OPEN HOURS:

FRIDAY: 10AM-7PM
SATURDAY: 10AM-5PM
SUNDAY: 12PM-5PM



We are your film photography destination in Southern New Hampshire with services and supplies for all your classic photography needs.  From 35mm to Large Format, we can supply all of your shooting needs.

Photo Retro
141 State Route 101A
​Unit B7 (In the Back)
Amherst, NH 03031

• Public Darkroom:  $20 / hr
• Unique Analog Portraits
• Film Supplies
• Film Photography Workshops

​FRIDAY:  10am - 7pm
SATURDAY: 10am - 5pm
SUNDAY: 12pm - 5pm
​MONDAY - THURSDAY: Closed (for now)


​What is photo retro?
Photo Retro began as the retail footprint of Pictoriographica LLC a manufacturer of photographic dry plates and dry plate accessories for photographers around the world.  Opening on November 5, 2021, Photo Retro soon became popular with film photographers as the place to go for fresh film, photo paper, darkrooms, advice, assistance and camaraderie. Founder Jason Lane sold the business to Bob McElroy in June 2022 and Photo Retro LLC, A Veteran-Owned Business, was born.

Our retail space features two darkrooms, a photo studio and a small retail store in  front.  The goal of Photo Retro LLC is to become a hub of traditional analog photography in Southern New Hampshire, a destination for those photographers who want to practice and master the ancient art of capturing images on film.  


Services we provide

Portrait Studio
Photo Retro offers traditional large format, high-quality portraits in the traditional style, with you at the center of a photographic process and experience that you won't soon forget.  Your portrait is shot on film or glass with large format cameras in a studio setting that wouldn't have been out of place for most of the 20th Century.

We also offer a unique black glass dry plate ambrotype portrait unlike anything else available.
Your portrait is captured on the final result itself, developed to a beautiful, one-of-a-kind image on black glass which cannot be easily copied.  The size of the resulting portrait is determined by the size of the camera itself.  For example, an 8" x 10" portrait requires an 8" x 10" format camera.  The black glass ambrotypes can then be mounted and framed.
Dry Plate Ambrotype - Silver Gelatin Image on Black Glass
Public Darkroom
Two fully-equipped darkrooms each with three enlargers and sink.  Print and develop from your negatives up to 4x5.
Schedule to reserve a block of time, bring your own paper and chemicals or buy a pack of paper onsite, use our chemicals and watch your next beautiful print appear in the developing tray. 

• Online Scheduling or Walk-Ins
$20/hr
​($10/hr for students with proof of ID)
• Staff On-Hand to Assist
• Condenser and Diffusion Enlargers
• Dichroic Heads for Color Printing
Film Photography Workshops
The play of light and shadows.  Confidence in your exposure.  Unfurl the roll of negatives and take that first look, anticipation growing since you clicked the shutter.  Which ones to use? 
Make your next print and the image forms like magic in front of your eyes.

Allow us the opportunity to introduce you to the wonders of a photographic media that engages you in the process of image formation in our weekend classes. 
​
• The Basics of Shooting Film. 
• B&W and Color Developing
• Printing B&W in the Darkroom
• Advanced Processes
• Guest Instructors

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!

Give the gift of analog photography! 

 For use with Film and Equipment, Workshops, Darkroom Rental, and Portrait Appointments.
​Questions? call the store or email us using our contact page.