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A chance to be part of an amazing photographic community. See the secrets of the darkroom, discover incredible photography and learn from us. Become a founding member and get exclusive content first!
Welcome to the Photo Parlour Nottingham. We’re a community darkroom, film processing lab, gallery, studio, as well as a hub for photographers in the Midlands. Dan Wheeler has been passionately building a community around the space after taking over the lab in 2014; however the lab itself has existed for 23 years. During this time, the lab has become a fundamental resource for the Midlands photography community and students studying in the area.
Professionals, amateurs, students and teachers make up a strong and growing membership who are helped to hone their craft and improve their skills, regardless of experience and ability. There is something for everyone - amateur or professional, beginner or experienced. Some of these photographers have gone on to have international exhibitions and others are still yet to be discovered - which is why we have created our very own drip!
The Photo Parlour also contains rare facilities like a colour darkroom and a dip’n’dunk colour film processor. These pieces of equipment are sought-after commodities, requiring love and care to keep them running.
Our aim at The Photo Parlour is to support and feed a growing photographic community that transcends our humble beginnings in Nottingham. We want to provide inspiration, support and teaching facilities for photographers across the country, whilst producing exciting work with those interested in photography as a creative medium.
Our photographic workshops are provided by Dan Wheeler and notable photographers and darkroom experts, several associated with establishments such as Magnum Photo Agency and the Royal Photographic Society. These workshops include black & white and colour printing, image sequencing, handmade bookmaking, and portfolio reviews.
By following our drip you will be given exclusive access to digital content, showcases of work produced by our members and associates, videos about our darkroom and how work is made, and interactive Q&A’s with celebrated photographers and people that interest us.
Once the project is underway, we aim to create tiers which will enable us to send out bespoke gifts including stickers, posters and hand-made darkroom prints.
The Photo Parlour isn't just a film lab, it is a rare and special resource that is the the keystone of a large and growing photographic community.
Be a part of our thriving photographic community while helping us grow.
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Nottinghams first independent photography festival - Off-Centre
2018-10-02/Hello lovely Drip followers, we have an exciting announcement... We are currently in the process of organising Nottinghams first... -
Tyro collective present Converge, an exhibition of work by students from New College Stamford
2018-02-27/We’re super excited to be hosting New college Stamford in our gallery space this week. The private view is on Friday 2nd at 6pm. Come... -
From the Darkroom Podcast #3 with Dave Bevan and Vic Camilleri
2018-02-07/Our next podcast with photographers Dave Bevan and Vic Camilleri is now available to listen to for our excellent drip subscribers. Image... -
From the Darkroom Podcast #2 with John Blakemore is LIVE!
2017-12-16/Our lovely interview with John Blakemore is now live for our Drip subscribers...Enjoy! -
Organising podcasts and bookmaking with John Blakemore
2017-11-17/Hi Everyone! I spent yesterday evening organising our next podcast with the wonderful John Blakemore. Looking forward to talking to... -
Intro To Darkroom Video
2017-11-15/In this video we give you a little look at what a darkroom is and show off the process of how we make prints by hand direct from a... -
PODCAST #1 - From The Darkroom - David Severn Q&A
2017-11-15/Last week we hosted a Q&A with the excellent David Severn. David has has assignments with The New York Times, Financial Times and... -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-15/Part five of our tour of Mariano Doronzos excellent exhibition, here in our gallery. -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-15/Part four of our tour of Mariano Doronzos excellent exhibition, here in our gallery. -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-15/Part Three of our tour of Mariano Doronzos excellent exhibition, here in our gallery. -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-15/Part two of our tour of Mariano Doronzos excellent exhibition, here in our gallery. -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-15/Part one of our tour of Mariano Doronzos excellent exhibition, here in our gallery. -
Mariano Doronzo Gallery Tour
2017-11-14/On Friday the 10th of November we opened an incredible exhibition by local photographer and darkroom member Mariano Doronzo called...