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Melbourne Darkroom culture came alive this Winter Solstice, as Loop Art & Photo Space opened its doors to a quiet but growing movement, one centred on slowness, presence, and the power of hand-made prints. There were no velvet ropes. No gallery snobbery. Just nine artists – some seasoned,…
This is shooting waterfalls with Kyle McDougall. You can plan your project. You can scout the maps, pack your film, mark the locations. But you can’t plan for the kind of rain that finds its way through zippers, sleeves, and resolve. In his latest video, Kyle McDougall returns…
Some photographers grab your attention with grand gestures; explosive colour, spectacle, urgency. And then there are those whose work moves in quietly, like soft light through a window on a late afternoon, staying with you long after you’ve looked away. Kym Renay Dibb is firmly, unmistakably, in the…
Learn darkroom printing in Melbourne, and you’ll start to understand why some things are better felt, not streamed. This week at Loop, we ran another darkroom workshop. Two people, three trays, one enlarger, and the mild scent of chemistry in the air. You know, the usual. But it…
This is Expired Film A little while back, a good friend gifted me a box of expired film. I know, dream scenario, right? And this wasn’t just any box. Tucked inside were several rolls of Fujifilm Pro 400H in 120 format. You know the stuff: beloved, discontinued, and…
If you’ve ever wished your photos could shout just a little louder, Ektar’s got you. This film stock leans hard into colour, clarity, and contrast. It’s like your scene rendered in candy-wrapped detail. Shadows with bite, highlights that flirt with perfection. This is Kodak Ektar – the film…
photo: Jeremy Calow Jeremy Calow is real life film photography inspiration. His work – a striking interplay of light, shadow, and emotional depth – stems not just from his choice of cameras but from a philosophy that embraces slowness in an era of instant gratification. The Philosophy of…
STOP! don’t open the back of your camera yet! Discover how to get film out of 35mm Co camera with Loop Art & Photo Space, Olinda. So you’ve shot your roll, and now you’re ready to see those magical film photos. But hang on—before you get too excited…
The Joy of Taking Fewer Photos There’s a moment, just before pressing the shutter, where a choice is made. Is this frame worth it? Does it tell the story you want to remember? Or is it just another in a long line of digital clutter? Film photographers know…
The Zone System. It sounds like something out of a spy novel or a secret society for photographers. In reality, it’s one of the most influential tools ever created for understanding light and exposure. Developed by Ansel Adams and Fred Archer, this method divides the tonal range of…
