You must be an Aurora PhotoCenter member and have a signed liability waiver on file in order to use the Aurora PhotoCenter workspaces. Click here to read about available memberships and benefits.
After becoming an Aurora PhotoCenter member, click here to reserve the darkroom, digital work area, or finishing area.
Email us at info@auroraphoto.org if you’d like to get a tour and introduction to the workspaces!
Black-and-White Darkroom • $15 per hour, Includes Basic Chemistry
Our well-ventilated black-and-white darkroom is set up for a single user, so it’s all yours during your rental time. Get lost in the darkroom and let your creativity come alive.
Basic knowledge of black-and-white film development and printing assumed for our DIY darkroom. All basic chemistry and equipment is included in the price of the rental.
Equipment includes:
* Metal and plastic reels (35-120mm), dunk holders and tank (4 x 5), trays (4 x 5 and larger)
• 4 × 5 Beseler enlarger with multi-grade filters (wheelchair accessible)
* Tray processing up to 20 x 24 inches
• Archival print washer and drying racks
After becoming an Aurora PhotoCenter member, click here to reserve the darkroom.
Aurora’s darkroom chemistry is proudly sponsored by Roberts Camera.
Digital Imaging Area • $15 per hour
Our digital imaging area is set up for a single user. Basic knowledge of digital imaging tools and workflow assumed for our DIY work area. For printing, members can bring their own paper or choose from Aurora’s available papers.
Equipment includes:
* M2 Mac Mini
* Color-calibrated 27” Apple Studio Display
* Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro and Bridge
* Epson V850 flatbed scanner
* Canon Pro 1000 (prints up to 17 x 22”)
* Color managed workflow and custom paper profiles for stocked papers
* Daylight balanced viewing area
After becoming an Aurora PhotoCenter member, click here to reserve the digital work area.
DIY Archival Inkjet Printing
For printing on Aurora’s Canon Pro 1000 (up to 17 x 22”), members can bring their own paper or choose from Aurora’s available papers, which include Moab Juniper Baryta Rag 305 and Moab Entrada Rag 300.
Prints are billed by final paper size using the following calculation:
(Height x Width) x (Sq. in. price) = Cost of print
* Paper provided: $0.09 / Sq. in.
* Client provided paper: $0.05 / Sq. in.
After becoming an Aurora PhotoCenter member, click here to reserve the digital imaging area for printing.
Finishing Area
Equipment includes:
* Large work area with cutting mat, straight edge, and blades (wheelchair accessible)
* Flat files up to 30 x 40
* Light tables
* Photobook library
Policies
You must be an Aurora PhotoCenter member and have a signed liability waiver on file in order to use any of the Aurora PhotoCenter workspaces. Misuse or damage to the facility or equipment, use of unapproved or dangerous chemicals or materials, or violations of Aurora’s Code of Conduct will be addressed immediately and could result in revoking of membership.