Darkroom processing

Darkroom processing is the traditional method of developing photographic film and prints using chemical solutions in a light-tight environment. After film is exposed to light in a camera, it contains a latent image that must be chemically revealed. This involves immersing the film or paper in specific chemicals that make the image visible, fixed, and stabilized. The process typically includes steps like developing, stopping, fixing, washing, and drying. These chemicals react with the exposed areas to produce a visible photograph, allowing photographers to see and preserve their images outside of digital means.