Black Mountain Darkroom
A film photography collective in Abergavenny. Film isn't dead. Neither are we.
Get involvedWho we are
Six enlargers, one shared obsession
We're a small collective of film shooters who keep a community darkroom alive at the foot of the Black Mountains. Between us we run on grain, patience and a healthy disagreement about developers.
We meet fortnightly to look at each other's prints, run monthly print nights, and teach the processes most people think have disappeared. Bring your negatives — we'll find you an enlarger.
From the darkroom
Field notes, honest reviews and process write-ups from people who actually print.
An honest review of the Leica IIIF after six months of daily carry
Rangefinder cameras are either beloved or frustrating. After 40 rolls through this one, here's the honest verdict.
15 June 2026
Why we switched our fix to alkaline (and why you probably should too)
Alkaline fixer has a much longer capacity than acid. It's also kinder to your hands. Here's how we made the switch.
14 June 2026
Lith printing: a beginner's guide to the most unpredictable process in the darkroom
Lith prints look unlike anything you can achieve digitally. They're also maddeningly difficult to control. That's the point.
13 June 2026
What membership gets you
Beyond the reading — what you'll actually have access to.
On the wall
Recent prints from members of the collective.
Come and print with us
New to film or twenty rolls deep, there's a spot at the bench. Drop by a print night and see how the room works.