Real Photography Company

Real Photography Company The Real Photography Community Interest Company promotes analogue photography in Bristol and beyond.

We are a Bristol-based Community Interest Company, incorporated in 2017 to re-establish and re-invigorate the Community Darkrooms at St Pauls Learning Centre, Bristol and revive interest in analogue and alternative photography. As well as managing the Darkrooms, we programme courses, events and workshops for participants to discover the magic of black and white film-based photography, learn darkroom techniques and experiment with creative processes using chemistry and light.

Open evenings and weekends. £25 per month, unlimited use.Cooperation before competition.    St Pauls Learning CentreMart...
07/04/2026

Open evenings and weekends.
£25 per month, unlimited use.
Cooperation before competition.



St Pauls Learning Centre
Martin Parr FDN
Jamaica Street Studios
Justin Quinnell
PRSC - Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft

A few recent images from our Sunday socials at the community darkrooms. Sunday 1 till 4. All welcome.
15/03/2026

A few recent images from our Sunday socials at the community darkrooms. Sunday 1 till 4. All welcome.




In memory of Martin Parr who helped us promote our 'social work of photography' with our stall at BOP.We will miss you. ...
09/12/2025

In memory of Martin Parr who helped us promote our 'social work of photography' with our stall at BOP.
We will miss you.






Forthcoming events and workshops at the community darkrooms in St Pauls.
19/11/2025

Forthcoming events and workshops at the community darkrooms in St Pauls.







Forthcoming workshops and events at the Bristol Community Darkrooms. See upr website for further information and tickets...
13/11/2025

Forthcoming workshops and events at the Bristol Community Darkrooms.
See upr website for further information and tickets.













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12/11/2025
The fun of imposing 'The science of light' workshops for local primary schools funded by  (and imposing 'They might be g...
07/11/2025

The fun of imposing 'The science of light' workshops for local primary schools funded by (and imposing 'They might be giants' on them!) With and and rhe fine students of Easton primary school






Free workshops throughout November for: Easton, May Park, Cabot and Evergreen primary schools.
03/11/2025

Free workshops throughout November for: Easton, May Park, Cabot and Evergreen primary schools.











ATTENTION!!!! PLEASE READ CAPTION 📸As of 1st October (today) we’ll now be known as Bristol Community Darkrooms… And with...
01/10/2025

ATTENTION!!!! PLEASE READ CAPTION 📸

As of 1st October (today) we’ll now be known as Bristol Community Darkrooms… And with that come some big changes!

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NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE: We have moved to a ‘gym-type’ membership structure, so rather than paying per session, you’ll just pay £25 a month and you can book as many sessions as you want! We’re hoping this will encourage everyone to spend more time enjoying the darkroom, without costs adding up.

Sign up now and use the Voucher Code Newmember50 to get 50% off your first month’s subscription.

That makes it just £12.50 for your first month’s Darkroom access. Get it quick though - This code will expire soon!
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NEW WEBSITE & ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM: To make that easier for everyone to manage and book, we’ve designed a new website where you can book your sessions online and stay up to date with what’s going on at the darkrooms! Please see the link in our bio.
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NEW COURSES & WORKSHOPS - RUN BY NEW DIRECTORS: We have an ever increasing range of courses and workshops available to book on our website. Current courses include our Introduction to Black and White Film Processing for just £40 on October 21st and our four-week From Contact Sheet to Black & White Print for only £140 starting on October 28th.

Members of course get access to our Free Members Supported Sessions for a bit of help or advice with your own projects. Have a look at our full range of upcoming Courses and Workshops on the website and do let us know if there is something you would like added.
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ALREADY A MEMBER? If you are, thanks for sticking with us! To show our appreciation for your loyalty, keep an eye out on your email inbox, there will be a special thank you on its way to you very soon.

NEVER USED THE DARKROOMS BEFORE Sign up and book your free induction now to get started! You’ll need to have completed an induction before you use the darkroom.

Address

St Pauls Learning Centre
Bristol
BS28XJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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