Uncle Jonesy's Cameras Podcast #40: Darkroom Tips I Learned (That You Already Knew!)

Wow! Back in early November when I promised to make a show a week for the remainder of 2021, I honestly thought I was kidding myself. Bur here we are six weeks and six shows later, and with only two weeks left in 2021, my goal is in sight!

I sold two prints this week!

When I returned to making darkroom prints in early 2021, I knew that I was once again starting at the bottom of the learning curve. This time, however, I had a lot of help available to me in the form of mentors, both in person and online. So even though I have made many mistakes along the way (and wasted lots of paper, chemistry, and time), I have made steady progress toward my goal of consistent success. Even though I still have a long ways to go, I want to share five darkroom tips I've learned. They all are things I've learned the hard way, and you probably already knew them. Nevertheless, I would have greatly benefited from these tips, and perhaps you can, too. Listen as I discuss Five Darkroom Tips I Learned (That You Already Knew).

You can visit my Etsy store, Chattalog Photography, here.

Along the way, I mention videos by Gregory Davis, otherwise known as The Naked Photographer, that demonstrates how to test your safelights. You can find them here and here.

Our photowalk was rained and stormed out, but we will try again in 2022. Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you will be the first to know about plans for 2022.

"Let's chat!"

It's the season for giving, so we're giving away a camera with a vocabulary! The Minolta AF-Vs is commonly known as "The Talker," and here is how it can be yours. All you have to do is post the comment, "I want The Talker!"  on one of the Facebook or Instagram posts that announce the release of shows #39 or #40. You also can enter by commenting on this post ("I want The Talker!") or by sending an email containing "I want The Talker!" to unclejonesyscameras@gmail.com. One entry per person, please. We will announce the winner on show #42, which will be released before the new year.

Happy Shooting!