Saint Paul Analog Photography Darkroom
An intimate, private B&W studio featuring dedicated film enlargers, pre-mixed eco-friendly chemistry, and focused space for your analog practice.
30 Years Under the Safelight of analog mastery.
The Saint Paul Analog Photography Darkroom is a sanctuary for film lovers. We provide the tools, chemistry, and space to bring your negatives to life.
Founded by Giliane Mansfeldt, the darkroom offers a private, high-contrast environment where the focus remains entirely on the tactile joy of black and white photography printing.
Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or a resident printer seeking a dedicated station, we offer the professional support you need to succeed.
Tactile Film Craft
Master the physical process of silver gelatin printing in a dedicated, private darkroom environment.
Eco-Friendly Chemistry
Work with pre-mixed, sustainable chemistry designed for safety and archival print quality.
1-on-1 Instruction
Personalized guidance from Giliane Mansfeldt to refine your technique and artistic vision.
Giliane Mansfeldt
Founder & Lead Instructor
Darkroom Sessions & Education
Whether you are booking private darkroom time to print your own work or looking for dedicated 1-on-1 education under the safelight, I provide the space, chemistry, and guidance to help you craft authentic black-and-white prints.
Master the fundamentals of analog photography, from camera operation and light metering to the art of composition in black and white.
Book private time in our fully equipped darkroom. Dual B&W enlarger stations, pre-mixed eco-friendly chemistry, paper easels, contrast filters, and precision grain focusers.
Personalized guidance for your specific photographic goals, whether you are refining your printing technique or developing a cohesive body of work.
Custom Film Photography Mentoring
Need a tailored plan? We offer private mentoring for your specific darkroom projects.
TACTILE CRAFT IN RED LIGHT
Precision Under the Safelight
Every step inside our single-station Saint Paul sanctuary is an exercise in optical focus, measured chemistry, and handmade silver gelatin prints.
Dual B&W Enlarger Stations
Precision optical alignment and grain focusing for 35mm and 120 medium format negatives.
DUAL B&W FILM ENLARGERS • MULTI-GRADE FILTERS • GRAIN SCOPE
Four-Tray Wet Bench Sequence
Pre-mixed, low-odor, eco-friendly developer, stop bath, archival fixer, and clean water wash ready in line for prints.
DEVELOPER • STOP BATH • ARCHIVAL FIXER • WATER WASH
Tactile Developing & Archival Wash
Hands-on tray agitation and dedicated print wash stations to deliver clean, flat, gallery-ready silver gelatin prints.
SILVER GELATIN RC & FIBER • ARCHIVAL WASH • DRYING RACKS"
Book Darkroom Time & 1-on-1 Instruction
Reserve your solo darkroom session or private instruction under the safelight. Hosted weekend printing passes and personalized workshops are now open at our Saint Paul studio.
B&W Enlargers
Two dedicated darkroom stations configured for 35mm and 120 medium format negatives.
Weekend Access
Hosted darkroom time every Saturday and Sunday.
Saint Paul Studio
Located at 970 Raymond Ave, Suite G10, Saint Paul.