Photographic contact sheets being processed in a red-lit darkroom at Halide Studios during an intro to darkroom printing class, showing hands-on analogue photography training in Raglan

Intro to B+W Film Developing & Printing

A comprehensive introduction to analogue photography workflows, guiding you from exposed film through to a finished darkroom print. This session brings together film developing and darkroom printing in one extended, focused lesson.

Private, in-person lesson

Duration: 4 hours approx

Includes: chemistry, and some paper

Price: NZ$350

About the Session

This lesson is designed for those who want to understand the full analogue process in a single, cohesive experience. Working one-to-one allows the session to move at a measured pace, with space for explanation, questions, and hands-on learning.

The emphasis is on process literacy, understanding each stage clearly, how decisions carry through the workflow, and how to work independently with confidence.

What You Will Learn

Film Developing

Loading film onto reels and into tanks
Developer, stop, fix, washing, and drying
Timing, temperature, and agitation
Safe handling of chemistry

Darkroom Printing

Enlarger setup and workflow
Contact sheets and test strips
Exposure and contrast control
Demonstration printing of 8×10 black-and-white prints
Washing, drying, and basic print care

What’s Included

All required chemistry for developing film and prints
Some black-and-white photographic paper
Use of darkroom, enlargers, and equipment
Guided instruction throughout the session

What to Bring

Bring exposed black and white negatives to develop, and extra silver gelatine black and white paper if you want to make multiple prints.
Additional negatives for printing or
A notebook for notes.)