A PORTLAND COMMUNITY DARKROOM
OUR MISSION:
Creating Community Through Photography
A space in Portland, available to everyone, no matter where you are at in your photographic journey.
At Franklin FOTO, our mission is to foster an inclusive and creative environment where individuals from all backgrounds can explore the timeless art of black and white film photography.
As a community darkroom, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty of the analog processes while providing access, education, and support to both seasoned photographers and curious newcomers. We strive to be a cornerstone of Portland’s vibrant photography community, celebrating diversity, collaboration, and the artistry of film.
November Gallery Exhibit
DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE COME TO BRING PEACE TO THE EARTH
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVE WOZNY
Franklin FOTO’s November exhibition features the work of photographer Steve Wozny, Do Not Think That I Have Come to Bring Peace to the Earth.
This show will be a documentary series of large-scale panoramic images depicting fundamentalist evangelical, nationalist, and Christian Nationalist symbols and the context in which they are displayed in the landscape.
From the artist’s statement:
Fundamentalist Evangelicals and Christian Nationalists want you to look at them. They want you to have no choice but to look at them. One of the core instructions for members of the Evangelical faith to spread their gospel by any means and at all costs, and the easiest way to do that is to plaster every public-facing space they can control with their symbols and slogans. It has become an inescapable part of the American landscape. Nestled between McDonalds billboards, gas station signs, and so much red, white, and blue are the neon Jesuses and promises of hellfire for nonbelievers. It’s a one-sided conversation between them and anyone who passes by.
Look at me.
Look at me.
Look at me.
You have no choice.
The title of this series are words of Jesus commonly quoted by Christian Nationalists to encourage and excuse political violence. It is followed by the phrase, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.”
Do Not Think That I Have Come to Bring Peace to the Earth will be on display in our gallery space November 30. Join us for our opening reception on Saturday, November 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
We provide all of the equipment you need in order to develop your back & white and color film negatives by hand. Whether it is 35mm, 120mm, or 4x5, we have all the chemicals, reels, film holders, tanks and space you need to process, wash & dry your film.
Film Processing
Black & White Photo Enlarging and Film Scanning
We built a professional space with everything you need to enlarge your black & white photos on photographic paper. This includes enlargers, easels, and washing/drying stations. Or if you prefer to scan your film, we have everything you need to do so, including both flat-bed and camera-scanning equipment. Due to high demand, it is recommended you reserve camera-scanning equipment prior to use.
Are you interested in enhancing your knowledge of film or are you learning for the first time? There are classes for every skill level to help enhance Black and White Film Photography Skills, from shooting to developing and enlarging, our workshops offer learning for all levels.
Community Classes
Do you need a studio space for your next photoshoot? Our in-house studio is ready for all of your photographic needs. Our backdrop wall and space is great for portrait shoots as well as product photography.
Studio Space
Membership
For a simple flat monthly fee you can have 40-hour per week access to all of our film developing, printing and scanning facilities, plus 30% discount on community classes and lighting studio rental.
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Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
manager@franklinfoto.org
Sharmil@franklinfoto.org - Assistant Director