Experience in the Darkroom

My experience in the darkroom has been very rewarding. I feel like I have grown as not only a photographer, but also an artist. Even though it takes a lot of patience, I am so happy I have learned how to develop a picture, rather than just using an SLR. It is fun learning how to develop a picture before digital cameras were invented. My favorite part about being in the darkroom is discovering the picture I have taken. It makes me feel like an archaeologist digging up bones because I do not know what I will uncover or what will happen, but it is exciting at the same time. However, it can be so frustrating when a picture is either too dark or too bright. I am also very excited to start developing a relationship with the enlarger. We used it a few times last year during survey, but I can't wait to learn more and go into more depth with it.