ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION

Shoot, Process & Print


Do you want to learn how to confidently:


 Shoot with a film camera? 

Process a roll of B&W film by hand? 

Print from negatives in the darkroom?

Explore other formats & darkroom techniques?

Try an alternative photography process?


I can help

Workshops & Darkroom Experiences

Shoot, print & Process your own

You will learn how to shoot, process and print with confidence.

I have workshops which take you from start to finish or let you dip in and out, so that you can explore traditional techniques at your own pace.

You will develop life-long skills and expand your photographic practice by using these magical, creative processes."

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your analogue experience starts here


The Little Vintage Photography Darkroom is based in the beautiful old bank at No.1 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead in the Georgian neighbourhood of Merseyside. 

(30 seconds walk from Hamilton Sq Train Station). 


You will get access to the original BANK VAULT basement and managers office on the 1st floor overlooking the heritage gardens, where I will guide you, step-by-step, learning how to confidently shoot, process and print by hand using traditional photographic cameras, techniques and processes.

Cait Walker


“Finally the penny dropped!

I'd been on other courses before to learn about analogue photography, but had never quite GOT it.

They all felt very complicated.

Rachel was the first person who explained it in a way that I found clear to understand and now I have the confidence to start creating in the darkroom on my own which is an amazing feeling!”

What I Teach


I am the official ILFORD Darkroom Educator and run workshops and courses for individuals, pairs & educational groups, as experiences for people of all ages to learn the craft of Analogue, Film & Hybrid Photography by combining art & science.


Alongside bespoke workshops, I also set up the Analogue Academy which offers monthly Virtual Film Development Parties that you can join from around the world!


I also develop and deliver pop-up workshops and activities for many public organisations such as libraries & museums as well as part of formal education


For anyone looking for an unusual gift (age 4+), I invented the 'Make-Your-Own Cyanotype' kit which you can purchase in my SHOP or via the link below and offers a perfect introduction to STEM & STEAM subjects by combining science & art.


Darkroom workshops

learn how to Process & Print

Come and learn how to Process & Print from an ILFORD darkroom educator (check out their YouTube for the video series' of Darkroom Guides I created for them)

I can take you step-by-step through the whole process of developing your B&W film, creating contact sheets & making fine art silver prints by hand

The Little Vintage Photography Darkroom is based in the beautiful old bank at No.1 Hamilton Square, CH41 6AU, in the Georgian neighbourhood of Merseyside.
(30 seconds walk from Hamilton Sq Train Station)

Book a darkroom workshop

My Approach


I believe in a clear, simple, non-scary approach that is open to absolutely everyone through lifelong learning at any age.


My mission is to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment, offering a guiding hand to help you build confidence in exploring the fascinating world of analogue photography.


I am passionate about helping bring vintage techniques back to life (and cool old cameras out of the attic!) so I offer my workshops, courses & training as a way of demonstrating how awesome it is to create tangible, beautiful and unique analogue images as part of an experience which is unlike anything else.


I want to help everyone learn through discovery and experimentation and feel inspired to create and capture their world in slower and more mindful ways.


membership & subscription

Darkroom membership & equipment hire

Print & Process your own

Darkroom Membership IS NOW AVAILABLE!

The Little Vintage Photography Darkroom is based in the beautiful old bank at No.1 Hamilton Square, CH41 6AU, in the Georgian neighbourhood of Merseyside.
(30 seconds walk from Hamilton Sq Train Station).

You will get access to the darkroom, 35mm, Medium Format & Large Format enlargers and processing kit in the original BANK VAULT basement.

Darkroom Membership is only £10 a month and gives you a HUGE saving of a third off all Darkroom Hire Bookings for 6 months.

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VIRTUAL FILM DEVELOPMENT PARTIES

analogue photography kits

Bespoke WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

Darkroom workshops

learn how to Process & Print

Come and learn how to Process & Print from an ILFORD darkroom educator (check out their YouTube for the video series' of Darkroom Guides I created for them)

I can take you step-by-step through the whole process of developing your B&W film, creating contact sheets & making fine art silver prints by hand

The Little Vintage Photography Darkroom is based in the beautiful old bank at No.1 Hamilton Square, CH41 6AU, in the Georgian neighbourhood of Merseyside.
(30 seconds walk from Hamilton Sq Train Station)

Book a darkroom workshop

The Ultimate Film & Darkroom Workbook

Shoot, Process & Print (Better)

Does taking the first, or next step into film photography and the darkroom feel overwhelming? Ever find yourself stuck in a rut?
Not sure where to start? Or how to progress?

I've got you.

Get confident and consistent with your photography by using this fill-in-the-gaps workbook.

Record your photographic experiences, create an archive of your progress & stay inspired with The Ultimate Film & Darkroom Workbook

SHORT PRINT RUN AVAILABLE WHILST STOCKS LAST!

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schools & formal education

selected workshops & experiences