Photography Q&A: The Basics Of Developing PhotographsPosted by Nick Niesen on October 26th, 2010 * Can I develop my own photographs? Yes, you can. By having your own darkroom, it is possible that you can develop your own photos. You first need to set up your own darkroom and buy darkroom equipment. * What equipment and supplies do I need in a darkroom? A darkroom requires many kinds of equipment to get you started in developing your photos. It is expensive, so you should prepare a sufficient amount of money to get into this hobby. The darkroom necessities are: ? Enlarger Above is the equipment you need for a darkroom. However, you still need additional equipment to set up a complete darkroom above and beyond the former, which includes: ? Paper cutter * What makes a good darkroom? A good darkroom should be light-proof, spacious, have dry and wet areas, have ventilation, have bench space, be organized, have a safe light, and be comfortable to work in. Since you will be working with chemicals, it is important that you have enough space to maneuver to avoid tripping over dangerous chemicals. Like it? Share it!More by this author |