The Books

Kentucky Darkroom is a growing series of practical, plain-spoken film photography guides.

Volume 1: Learn the Camera

The first book in the series, written for beginners walking into a camera store for the first time. Currently in final proofing. Available soon.

Coming In The Series

Kentucky Darkroom is planned as a 15-volume series, covering everything from getting started with film to building a home darkroom, black and white and color processing, vintage cameras, film stocks, composition, and more. Volumes are in active development. Check back for updates, or sign up below to hear when new books are released.

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Companion Products

Alongside the book series, Kentucky Darkroom also publishes companion journals built to use right alongside whatever volume you’re working through.

Film Photography Journal

A 20-roll field journal for film photographers. Keep your film life in one place: the roll, the camera, the film, the location, the exposure notes, and the frames you want to remember. Built for photographers who still believe the story of a roll matters.

Available now. Purchase link coming soon.