Hard Skills
IntermediatePhotographic EnlargingOperation of enlarging equipment to project negative or transparency images onto light-sensitive photographic paper.
AdvancedColor Balancing and FiltrationAdjusting cyan, magenta, and yellow filters on an enlarger head to achieve correct color temperature and skin tones.
IntermediateDarkroom Chemistry ManagementMixing, maintaining, and monitoring the chemical solutions used in photographic processing, including developers, fixers, and stop baths.
AdvancedExposure Timing and ManipulationCalculating precise exposure durations and applying manual techniques like dodging and burning to adjust local image density.
IntermediatePhotographic Equipment MaintenanceRoutine cleaning and calibration of enlargers, lenses, and timers to prevent mechanical failures or image artifacts.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionMeticulous examination of finished prints for dust, scratches, chemical stains, or improper focus.