Jim Megargee MV LABS

03/03/2026

On this day in 1959, music history was made at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio. Miles Davis brought together a legendary group to record the first session of 'Kind of Blue'. The album later became the best-selling jazz record of all time.

As the 100th anniversary of his birth approaches, we look back at the remarkable legacy of Miles Davis: https://bit.ly/40ypXeD

📸: Don Hunstein / Sony Music Entertainment

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Announcing the release of the 2nd Edition of the acclaimed "FROM NEGATIVE TO PRINT": A WORKBOOK by Jim Megargee.
Pre-orders are now being accepted, and the 100+ page book will be available for shipment or pickup this Spring. The new edition contains updated information and numerous additional illustrations. To ordred please email [email protected] or respond directly to this post. The pre-order cost will be $45, and $55 once the book is released (plus shipping). Secure payment can be made through Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.

02/01/2026

I will be releasing the 2nd Edition of "From Negative to Print": A Workbook at the beginning of March this year. This spiral-bound, 100-page, acclaimed text includes updated information and extensive visual examples that demonstrate the techniques presented.
To pre-order, just email [email protected] for information

12/20/2024

Don't be left out -- only a few days left to register - this workshop will not be offered again until next fall!!!!

Fine Silver Printing Workshop: From Negative to Print
w/ Jim Megargee
02/01/2025 and 02/02/2025
Sa and Su from 10:00 AM to 5:00 AM ET

ICP (84 Ludlow Street), NYC
[email protected] to register.

The goal of this two-day workshop is to give students the tools and techniques necessary to gain exacting control over their black-and-white negatives and prints. The workshop will begin by introducing participants to a variety of negative-exposure and development methods, including the Zone System. The workshop can accommodate each student's style of working and subject matter. We will demonstrate and explore various film and developer combinations, including proper film selection for the subject, and how to determine and control subject contrast through exposure and development manipulation. Students will be introduced to various methods of how to deal with and correct "problem" negatives in the darkroom through the use of post-exposure techniques. We also will discuss negative archiving and storage. Upon completing this workshop, each student will leave with not only an in-depth understanding of the available technical tools, but also a much deeper knowledge of how to communicate their unique vision through the medium of black-and-white photography.

09/16/2024

09/05/2024

Fall Session starts Late September and Registration is open!

- Throwing, Hand Building, & Surface Design Courses for all levels!

- Options for weekdays & weekends, mornings & evenings, and for adults & kids!

- 7 day/week Open Studio access for practice included!

Visit the website for course descriptions, schedules, and to signup online

09/04/2024

I'll be offer this popular class this Fall at ICP - early registration is suggested as space is limited.

Black-and-White Film Photography III

10/23/2024 12/11/2024

W from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM ET
Contact ICP @ education@edu for registration and information.

This course guides students in advancing their analog photographic practice. Participants should have a firm grasp of basic darkroom techniques and be ready to learn advanced camera and darkroom skills, including an introduction to medium format cameras and fine printing skills, with the goal of building a cohesive body of work. Class demonstrations, lectures, and assignments assist students in refining and harnessing their technical skills and aesthetic vocabulary, which can be used toward discovering a personal visual language.