David Pisani‘s Darkroom is fully equipped for fine art printing, film processing (any format up to 10×8 inches) and contact printing.

The dark room is located within BRAŻŻA Residency. Contact us if you would like to use it outside of the photo-workshops.

Equipment

It is currently equipped with 3 enlargers: a Fuji 4×5, a Meopta Magnifax 4 (35mm – 6x9cm) fitted with Schneider Componon-S lenses, and a Leitz Focomat llC (35mm – 6x9cm). A variety of top of the range enlarging lenses are available including some vintage lenses which produce softer results. The Leitz Focomat comes with matched Elmar Lenses and these are legendary in the way they print Leica 35mm negatives.  Internegatives and positives can also be produced (on film – not digital!) for alternative processes and the darkroom is equipped to make cyanotypes.

Fine Art Darkroom Printing

For the past 25 years or so David Pisani has also printed for other photographers wishing to make fine art prints from their negatives. Typically the photographer and David will discuss the project in detail (whether it is a single print, a portfolio or a full scale exhibition) before moving on to make contact sheets and proof prints. From then they discuss the best approach to the final print as well as the best paper to print on. Check his website for more info.

Photo- workshops

The Darkroom at the BRAŻŻA Art Residency is available for accompanied sessions for participants of the photography workshops. Click here for more info on the workshops.