I’ve been printing since I was 17, starting at art college and in various makeshift darkrooms then progressing through an assortment of West End and Chelsea laboratories, working in both colour and black and white, whilst simultaneously pursuing other creative areas. Early on I worked at Vala Studios where we produced cibachrome colour prints (Valachrome!) that were absolutely stunning at that time. The eye-watering prices reflected that - if I remember correctly my initial weekly wage would have just about been enough for two 10x8s. I learnt a lot about professional printing there, working practices that I still use today. Following that I moved across professionally to black and white and eventually set up independently, printing my own work and that of a handful of clients that had been with me for years. Lith printing and hand tinting became specialities.
I’ve done my final prints in the darkroom, though I’ll probably still be shooting and processing bw film occasionally for myself. So, my complete darkroom is now for sale, including a DeVere 507 enlarger with Dichromat head, 6’ sink, 24” print washer and 24” drum dryer, plus everything else you would need. If you’re interested get in touch via the Contact page.
