Hard Skills
AdvancedOptical Enlarging Equipment OperationThe ability to set up and operate optical enlargers to project images from film negatives onto photographic paper.
IntermediateDarkroom Chemical ManagementManaging the concentration and temperature of developer, stop bath, and fixer solutions for optimal print processing.
ExpertExposure and Contrast CalibrationCalculating precise light exposure times and selecting appropriate filter grades to achieve desired tonal range.
IntermediateQuality Assurance and Defect DetectionThe systematic inspection of negatives and prints for dust, scratches, or processing artifacts.
AdvancedManual Image RetouchingTechniques such as spotting or dodging and burning to correct imperfections or enhance specific areas of a print.