An exhibition of Darkroom Photography

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Three photographers, Mick Bye, Steve Barker, and Michael Booth have come together at the Crome Gallery in Norwich to present a unique exhibition of black and white photography. Using a variety of film cameras and darkroom printing techniques, the exhibition runs for three months. The pictures on display will change each month to show each photographer’s take on a particular theme.

Starting on the 1st April, and running for three months, the three themes are:
April: “Between Land and Sea”, featuring landscapes and seascapes of Norfolk.
May: “Approaching Norwich”, presenting pictures made on the way into Norwich and in Norwich itself.
June: “Personal Journeys”, in which each photographer is showing their favourite pictures of any subject. The areas range from abstract to portraiture.

The pictures on show reflect the combined experience of the three photographers who unusually have made the creative choice to stay with film and the craft of the wet darkroom to produce pictures with the distinctive hand-made look of traditional techniques. As well as gelatin silver prints, there are pictures made through alternative methods.

At selected times throughout the exhibition, one or more of the photographers will be present in the gallery to discuss their work and to show aspects of their work in more depth. For details of times, please contact the gallery.