Hulkes Lane Darkroom & Studio

I spent a weekend doing a wet plate photography course at Hulkes Lane darkroom in Rochester with the great teacher Rikard Österlund. Travelling all the way from Denmark, I was very excited and expectant. Although I’ve been wanting to learn this old technique dating back to the 1850s for years, I realised that I’ve actually never seen a plate photograph in real life. Shortly after seeing an Ambrotype for the first time, I was already holding a plate, pouring collodion and preparing for my fir...

Very professional, extremely artistic down to detail, fully equipped, his gentlemanly attitude makes every model feel relaxed and totally confident. Highly recommend.

I have just received my second print (of a pastel drawing) from Rikard and his friends at Hulkes Lane Studio in Rochester, and I would highly recommend this place to any artist needing top quality prints at low prices. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the print and the original, and the ink and paper used means they will last far longer than any normal print. There are plenty of other services there too, so have a good look at it all.

I have used Hulkes Lane Darkroom twice now for my photographic series, and I have been over the moon with their professionalism, friendliness, attention to detail, ability to listen and translate your brief to your exact requirements, I have been really impressed by the quality of work they produce, and trust them totally to produce high quality results for me. It's very refreshing and ensuring to work with experts in their field, who will will ensure you get the result you envisage and des...