Dear readers,
Today is a special day, because the 11th edition of Darkrooms Magazine is being published today.
In October 2023 the first issue of Darkrooms Magazine appeared, after I had been thinking for a while about a way to bundle interesting photo projects and show them to the photo community. Back then there were fewer than 300 Darkrooms subscribers. By now the counter is nearing 3000 subscribers, and I’m incredibly proud of that. My goal has always been to share knowledge, show great photo work, and build a community where people discuss with respect. I can honestly say that the Substack photo community is the most inspiring, loyal and pleasant community I’ve experienced online. And I hope to meet many more fantastic photographers, whether they show beautiful photo work or write great essays about it.
But back to the newest branch on the Darkrooms Magazine tree. Since May, in the Sunday newsletters, I’ve given a preview of the projects that would be shown in issue 11, with about 10 photos and a short essay about each project. The magazine contains the complete projects, 15 to 20 photos and a longer essay of 500 words, and I can honestly say this has become a visual treat.
Mark White shows the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado, which he has visited many times. The shifting light and shadows give the dunes a painterly look.
Rick Vega documented a day of his life in Mexico City.
Rob Severein photographed a desolate corner of the Netherlands in a fascinating monograph of landscape, portraits and still lifes.
Andrew Sanderson is an Ilford Master Printer and shows standalone images from his 50-year history in the darkroom.
Uday Khambadkone documented a food bank project (and more) in Colombia, in the aftermath of the armed conflict.
Davor Katusic’s eye is drawn to found abstract elements. His photography is an expressionistic journey of discovery through materials and structures.
Robert Kalman has been going to a remote village in Nicaragua for two decades now, where he portrays the inhabitants in intriguing black-and-white studies.
Angela Cappetta worked as a private tutor in a Tuscan villa and, in the quiet moments, made a sun-drenched record of stillness.
Vica Rosario Bogaerts photographed the night shift of the Long Biên market in Hanoi. She discovered beauty and rhythm in the chaos.
I hope you’re all interested in these great projects, and I’m curious about your reactions.
Till next week,
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