Price change alert: We will be raising our hourly prices in 2025! Unfortunately rising costs of chemicals and materials are forcing our hands to raise our rental rates slightly. We try very hard to keep all rates as low as possible here but are experiencing difficulties with rising rates from manufacturers. Our hourly rates will all go up by $2/hour. We sincerely hope this does not cause any trouble for our valued customers. As always please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns at info@gowanusdarkroom.com.

Sincerely, your Gowanus Darkroom team

How does it work?
1. Book an appointment.
2. Show up on time for your appointment. (You may have to wait 5 minutes for us to set up for you).
3. Any time spent using any of our equipment, including washers and dryers, is counted as part of your appointment.
4. Please factor your washing, pressing, and drying time into your booking slot.
5. You can cancel or change your appointment using your confirmation email. Same day cancellations will incur a $10 penalty.

More on What to Expect

In addition to bringing your printing equipment (negatives, sleeves, paper), we recommend wearing closed toed shoes, bringing a snack, and bringing some water. When you arrive at Gowanus Darkroom, please check in with an employee to begin your appointment. We are located on the second floor of our building at unit #212. When you are finished don't forget to check out. Please factor in your washing, drying, and pressing time into your appointment. Any time spent using Gowanus Darkroom equipment is counted in your paid time, including heated drying, washing, and pressing. You may leave your prints overnight free of charge. Limit ONE customer per appointment. All guests will need to pay the hourly booking. You can cancel or change your appointment using the confirmation email sent to you when you signed up. Same day cancellations will incur a $10 penalty. Please be courteous and cancel if you will not be making your appointment as soon as you know, so that someone else may use the space. Please do not come if you are feeling under the weather or have exhibited any symptoms of COVID-19.

Customers,
Due to cancellations and scheduling issues, we are now collecting a deposit for all appointments which will count towards your hourly rate. You may cancel or change your appointment using your confirmation email. Any same day cancellations will incur a $10 fee. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or concerns.

If you have a punch card on file with us, click the link to book with a punch card:

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What to bring and what to expect:

In addition to bringing your printing tools (negatives, sleeves, paper), we recommend wearing closed toed shoes, bringing a snack, and bringing some water.

When you arrive at Gowanus Darkroom, please check in with an employee to begin your appointment. We are located on the second floor of our building at unit #212.

Please factor in your washing, drying, and pressing time into your appointment slot. Any time spent using Gowanus Darkroom equipment is counted in your paid time, including heated drying, washing, and pressing. You may leave your prints overnight free of charge.

Limit ONE customer per appointment. All guests will need to pay the hourly booking. (This is a matter of space rather than enlarger usage. We have very limited space in our shared darkroom.)

You can cancel your appointment up to 3 hours before your appointment starts. Cancellation less than 3 hour before will incur a $10 penalty. Please be courteous and cancel ahead of time if you will not be making your appointment.

Please do not come if you are feeling under the weather or have exhibited any symptoms of sickness or illness of any kind.