Private Darkroom Access

Silver Gelatin Printing in Saint Paul.

An intimate, private B&W studio featuring B&W film enlargers (35mm & medium format ready), eco-friendly chemistry, and dedicated space for your analog film practice.

  • Dual B&W enlarger stations, pre-mixed eco-friendly chemistry, paper easels, contrast filters, and precision grain focusers.
  • Pre-mixed chemistry provided
  • Weekend-only hosted studio schedule
Now Booking Weekend Darkroom Time & 1-on-1 Instruction
Studio Rates
Weekend Access
Rental Options
Private access for experienced printers.
$35
Hourly Rate

Private darkroom access

2-Hr
Minimum Block

Standard session duration

$300
10-Hr Pass

Bulk printing savings

Chemistry 
Chemistry Included

Pre-mixed developer, stop, fix & wash

Looking for 1-on-1 Mentorship?

Learn silver gelatin printing from scratch or refine your technique with private coaching from Giliane Mansfeldt.

PRIVATE DARKROOM ACCESS

Solo Printing & Punch Passes

Book your private session during weekend hosted hours at our Saint Paul studio. All rentals include access to our B&W film enlargers (35mm & medium format ready), eco-friendly chemistry, and professional darkroom tools.

Solo Session 2hr min
Private Rental
Dedicated time for your B&W printing projects in our private studio during weekend hosted hours.
$70/ 2-hour block

Includes:

  • B&W film enlargers (35mm & medium format ready)
  • Pre-mixed eco-friendly chemistry ready upon arrival
  • Access to grain focusers, contrast filters, & easels
  • Dedicated light-tight workspace (35mm & 120 ready)
Best Value
Punch Pass 10 hours
10-Hour Pass
Discounted access for frequent printers. Use your hours as you need.
$300/ 10-hour pack

Includes:

  • 10 hours of private darkroom time (valid 90 days)
  • Redeemable in flexible 2, 3, or 4-hour weekend blocks
  • Includes pre-mixed chemistry & tray setup
  • Priority 30-day scheduling access

Studio Policy: All rentals are hosted on weekends. Please review our studio checklist before your first visit.

Studio Specs

Professional darkroom equipment

Our Saint Paul studio is fully equipped for your B&W printing needs, featuring B&W film enlargers (35mm & medium format ready) and eco-friendly chemistry.

Equipment
BW Film Enlarger
Professional enlarger setup for 35mm and 120 medium format negatives with precision grain focusers and easels.
BW Film Enlarger setup in red safelight
35mm • 120 • Precision
Chemistry
Eco-Friendly Processing
Fresh, pre-mixed chemistry provided for all sessions. We maintain fresh developer, stop bath, and fixer in wet-bench trays.
Chemical trays with tongs under red safelight
Eco-Safe • Fresh • Ready
Preparation
Printer Checklist
Ensure you bring your negatives, printing paper (up to 8×10), negative sleeves, and a hand towel. We provide the rest of the tools for your session.
Photographer preparing negatives for printing
Negatives • Paper (up to 8×10) • Negative Sleeves • Hand Towel
Finishing
Washing & Drying
Dedicated print washing and archival drying rack setup to keep your prints flat and clean.
Prints drying on a line in the darkroom
Archival • Clean • Quality

Ready to print your negatives?

Book your private darkroom session and access our Dual B&W enlarger stations, pre-mixed eco-friendly chemistry, paper easels, contrast filters, and precision grain focusers.