Contact Sheet or Proof
The contact sheet (also called contract proof) is a positive print of all the negative images from a roll of 35mm film or medium format film. Contact sheets are typically made to allow the...
Guide to Film Photography
Darkroom Techniques: Dodging and Burning
There are various techniques that can be used in the darkroom to help obtain the perfect image. The techniques known as dodging and burning are essential for film photography developers to learn and understand....
Photographic Paper Finishes
Photographic papers for printing film in the darkroom come with a few different finishes ranging from matte finish (no shine) to glossy finish (high shine) and various low-luster finishes in between. It should also...
Basic Film Photography Tips for Darkroom Printing
There are a few advanced and basic photography tips and techniques that can be utilized in the darkroom. For beginner photography, the process of dodging and burning will likely be the most utilized technique....
Processing Black and White Film
Developing black and white film will vary depending on the processing chemicals you use for black and white film photography, but it largely remains the same. Black and white film requires a constant temperature,...
Push and Pull Film Processing
Push processing is a film photography technique that attempts to compensate for underexposed film by over-developing it. Pull processing is similar, but instead you compensate for overexposed film by under-developing. Push processing is mostly...
Processing Color Print Film with C-41 Processing Techniques
Processing film and developing color negative film (color print film) is known as the C-41 process. While other processes exist, C-41 is the most commonly used in modern film photography. Much like color reversal...
