Darkroom
Queensland Centre for Photography B&W darkroom is available for hire to members only.
New members who are able to work in the darkroom unsupervised will need to go through an induction session ($66) to familiarise themselves with the equipment and the working environment. This is not a teaching workshop.
Bookings can be made online or by emailing us.
The darkroom is well equipped for film processing and enlarging of silver gelatin prints, including film drying cabinet, number of enlargers, various sizes of processing trays, and a heat press for fibre prints.
The darkroom is capped at 2 people per session. Single bookings are possible at an extra charge. Please contact us for rates.
Basic chemicals for film processing and printing are included in the hire. Extra chemicals can be purchased if needed.
Booking can be made 3 days prior and payment will be required upon entry to the darkroom. Credit cards or Eftpos payments are welcome.
If you are interested in film processing and printing, but have no previous or limited experience, we can offer you one of our start-up workshops or a private tutor one-on-one session. We offer both, beginners and advanced workshops.
We have teamed up with ILFORD for supplies of all chemistry, papers and film. All stock is available to the public at regular prices and is discounted to members.
If you are interested in becoming a darkroom member, please fill out the membership form and email it to us.
New members who are skilled to work in the darkroom unsupervised will still need to go through an induction session ($66) to familiarise themselves with the equipment and the working environment. This is not a teaching workshop.
This will ensure that you are familiar with the equipment, able to work in our darkroom without supervision and that you are aware of the health risks associated with working with darkroom chemicals.
The membership will give you discounted prices for film, papers and chemicals, and 2 free hours in the darkroom. Members are also offered discounted rates for selected workshops.
Membership joining fee is $93.50 and renewal $38.50 per year. ($82.50/ $33 Concession).
Booking rates are $27.50 per hour, per person.
All prices are GST inclusive.
Concession rates apply to Full-time Student Card holders and Healthcare Card holders.
The darkroom is equipped with 4×5″, 6×6 and 35mm ENLARGERS, PATERSON PROCESSING TANKS for 35mm and 120mm film rolls, FILM DRYER, various sizes of PROCESSING TRAYS, up to 20×30″, and a HEAT PRESS for fibre prints.
We are stocked with Ilford films, papers and chemicals. Members receive 10% discount.
