We are your new analog photography destination in Southern New Hampshire, with services and supplies for all your classic photography needs. From 35mm to Large Format, we can supply you for all your shooting needs.
Photo Retro 141 State Route 101A Unit B7 (In the Back) Amherst, NH 03031 Public Darkroom: $16 / hr Unique Analog Portraits Film Supplies Film Photography Workshops FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 10am - 7pm MONDAY - THURSDAY: Closed (for now) |
What is photo retro?
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Photo Retro is the trade name for the retail footprint of Pictoriographica LLC. Pictoriographica manufacturers photographic dry plates and dry plate accessories, shipping and selling this unique media to photographers around the world. Founded by Jason Lane in 2017, Pictoriographica has seen rapid growth in sales year-over-year, and recently leased commercial space to expand its operations and support the growing global interest in the process.
The configuration of this retail space is ideally suited for setting up darkrooms, a studio, and a small retail store in the front. This observation was too compelling to ignore, and so the concept of Photo Retro was born. The goal of Photo Retro 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
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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
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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 and use our chemicals, and watch your next beautiful print appear in the developing tray. • Online Scheduling or Walk-Ins $16/hr • 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 and Color in the Darkroom • Advanced Processes • Guest Instructors |
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!
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Give the gift of analog photography!
e-Gift cards are available for use at Photo Retro's store as well as Pictoriographica's online shop. For use with Workshops, Darkroom Rental, and Portrait Appointments, call the store or email us using our contact page.
e-Gift cards are available for use at Photo Retro's store as well as Pictoriographica's online shop. For use with Workshops, Darkroom Rental, and Portrait Appointments, call the store or email us using our contact page.
