Introduction to Darkroom Photography
Shooting, Processing, and Printing Black and White Film Photography with Sarah MK Moody
Class Description
Professional artist and photographer Sarah MK Moody invites you to explore the art of traditional black and white photography in Erie's first community darkroom at 1020 Collective. With over 20 years of experience in darkroom photography, Sarah will guide you through every step of the process, from using a 35mm camera and shooting on film to developing and printing your final images.
Throughout the course, you will learn essential darkroom skills, including film processing, creating contact sheets, and making prints. You'll have the opportunity to rent a camera and will receive a discount to a 1020 Community Darkroom Membership upon completion of the course to continue your practice. This class is designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of film photography, offering hands-on instruction and guidance from an experienced professional.
By the end of the series, you will have gained a solid foundation in film photography, from capturing images to processing and printing, with the confidence to continue experimenting and creating in the darkroom independently.
For further details about this class, reach out directly to the instructor at smkmcreates@gmail.com
Price
$320 for members, $350 for non-members.
Members use the code FILM for your discount!
Dates & Times
This class meets every Wednesday from 6 – 8 pm starting February 19th to March 26th for 6 total sessions. Classes take place at 1020 Collective.
Wednesday, February 19
Wednesday, February 26
Wednesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 12
Wednesday, March 19
Wednesday, March 26
Materials Required
Chemicals are included, but paper and film are not; these can be purchased onsite. 35mm cameras are available for rent for the duration of the class.
About the Instructor - Sarah Moody
Sarah MK Moody (SMKM, born 1988) is an artist, mother, doula and community builder based in Erie, PA. She has lived in Chicago, NYC and Miami, Florida creating art and art experiences since she was a student at Parsons School of Design studying photography. She learned darkroom photography at the age of 12 and has been actively practicing since then. She is the co-Director of 1020 Collective and The Bastion Studios, an art center and artist studio spaces in Erie, PA. Her current work incorporates experimental photography techniques such as lumen and cyanotype printing, traditional 35mm portraiture, and acrylic painting. You can see her work at sarahmkmoody.com