Leicester LoFi Photography
@leicester-lofi.bsky.social
We’re a Leicester based company that embrace the traditional aspects of photography. We run a community darkroom in the city centre.
https://linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
https://linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
@lcbdepot are going to have a Shop for a few weeks, and we're in it, with a load of other super artists. We have prints and posters for sale, so come along and see what's what. Opens this Friday.
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
@lcbdepot are going to have a Shop for a few weeks, and we're in it, with a load of other super artists. We have prints and posters for sale, so come along and see what's what. Opens this Friday.
As part of
@lcbdepot
Open Studio, come and visit us this Saturday (22nd November), look around, see what we do, we'll have cameras, lenses, darkroom gear, all sorts for sale. We'll also have our zines and a selection of our members prints for sale.
#lcbdepot #filmphotography communitydarkroom
@lcbdepot
Open Studio, come and visit us this Saturday (22nd November), look around, see what we do, we'll have cameras, lenses, darkroom gear, all sorts for sale. We'll also have our zines and a selection of our members prints for sale.
#lcbdepot #filmphotography communitydarkroom
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
As part of
@lcbdepot
Open Studio, come and visit us this Saturday (22nd November), look around, see what we do, we'll have cameras, lenses, darkroom gear, all sorts for sale. We'll also have our zines and a selection of our members prints for sale.
#lcbdepot #filmphotography communitydarkroom
@lcbdepot
Open Studio, come and visit us this Saturday (22nd November), look around, see what we do, we'll have cameras, lenses, darkroom gear, all sorts for sale. We'll also have our zines and a selection of our members prints for sale.
#lcbdepot #filmphotography communitydarkroom
Finding Vivian Maier is a documentary that uncovers the mysterious life of Vivian Maier, a reclusive nanny whose extraordinary street photography was discovered only after her death.
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Finding Vivian Maier is a documentary that uncovers the mysterious life of Vivian Maier, a reclusive nanny whose extraordinary street photography was discovered only after her death.
Looking forward to being part of the Open Studios 2025 event in Leicester, on 22nd November, 10am-4pm. Come see what we're all about. We'll also have an analog photography kit sale, as well as a print and zine sale. There will also be tea and biscuits.
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Looking forward to being part of the Open Studios 2025 event in Leicester, on 22nd November, 10am-4pm. Come see what we're all about. We'll also have an analog photography kit sale, as well as a print and zine sale. There will also be tea and biscuits.
Calling all Lo-Fi darkroom members, it's August, membership renewal time. Thanks 🙂
August 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Calling all Lo-Fi darkroom members, it's August, membership renewal time. Thanks 🙂
We've got five rolls of the new Phoenix II film from @harmanphoto for sale at the darkroom this week, pop along on Wednesday if you wish to buy a roll 🙂
First come first served 🙂
#harmanphoenix2 #harmanphoto #colourphotography📷
First come first served 🙂
#harmanphoenix2 #harmanphoto #colourphotography📷
July 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We've got five rolls of the new Phoenix II film from @harmanphoto for sale at the darkroom this week, pop along on Wednesday if you wish to buy a roll 🙂
First come first served 🙂
#harmanphoenix2 #harmanphoto #colourphotography📷
First come first served 🙂
#harmanphoenix2 #harmanphoto #colourphotography📷
New York based artist, Cindy Sherman, is famous for her photographs of women in which she is not only the photographer, but also the subject. She has contributed her own footage to the programme by recording her studio and herself at work with her Hi-8 video camera.
July 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
New York based artist, Cindy Sherman, is famous for her photographs of women in which she is not only the photographer, but also the subject. She has contributed her own footage to the programme by recording her studio and herself at work with her Hi-8 video camera.
This months film is short National Geographic documentary 'The Last Roll of Kodachrome' - a poignant documentary that follows legendary photographer Steve McCurry as he captures the final roll of Kodachrome film ever produced.
June 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This months film is short National Geographic documentary 'The Last Roll of Kodachrome' - a poignant documentary that follows legendary photographer Steve McCurry as he captures the final roll of Kodachrome film ever produced.
We're trying something new next month.....
@_theomiller
is hosting a Print Fair in Desford on June 7th, celebrating Letterpress, Printmaking and Printing in the U.K.
@_theomiller
is hosting a Print Fair in Desford on June 7th, celebrating Letterpress, Printmaking and Printing in the U.K.
May 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We're trying something new next month.....
@_theomiller
is hosting a Print Fair in Desford on June 7th, celebrating Letterpress, Printmaking and Printing in the U.K.
@_theomiller
is hosting a Print Fair in Desford on June 7th, celebrating Letterpress, Printmaking and Printing in the U.K.
This month's film is a documentary on the urban landscape photography of Eugene Atget and Berenice Abbot.
French photographer Eugène Atget embraced a heartfelt realism that influenced generations of younger photographers -
French photographer Eugène Atget embraced a heartfelt realism that influenced generations of younger photographers -
May 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This month's film is a documentary on the urban landscape photography of Eugene Atget and Berenice Abbot.
French photographer Eugène Atget embraced a heartfelt realism that influenced generations of younger photographers -
French photographer Eugène Atget embraced a heartfelt realism that influenced generations of younger photographers -
Next weekend is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day!
Our pinhole resources are available in the link below if you want to have a go at building one yourself. (pinhole image taken by @darl with a butter dish pinhole camera)
linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
#pinholephotography #worldwidepinholephotographyday
Our pinhole resources are available in the link below if you want to have a go at building one yourself. (pinhole image taken by @darl with a butter dish pinhole camera)
linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
#pinholephotography #worldwidepinholephotographyday
April 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Next weekend is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day!
Our pinhole resources are available in the link below if you want to have a go at building one yourself. (pinhole image taken by @darl with a butter dish pinhole camera)
linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
#pinholephotography #worldwidepinholephotographyday
Our pinhole resources are available in the link below if you want to have a go at building one yourself. (pinhole image taken by @darl with a butter dish pinhole camera)
linktr.ee/leicesterlofi
#pinholephotography #worldwidepinholephotographyday
ITS BACK!! - we're starting up the last Wednesday film night, starting this month on the 30th April.
We'll be showing the short film 'The Ghost Camera' (1933), a British mystery film, stars Henry Kendall, Ida Lupino, and John Mills.
Bring the popcorn!
We'll be showing the short film 'The Ghost Camera' (1933), a British mystery film, stars Henry Kendall, Ida Lupino, and John Mills.
Bring the popcorn!
April 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
ITS BACK!! - we're starting up the last Wednesday film night, starting this month on the 30th April.
We'll be showing the short film 'The Ghost Camera' (1933), a British mystery film, stars Henry Kendall, Ida Lupino, and John Mills.
Bring the popcorn!
We'll be showing the short film 'The Ghost Camera' (1933), a British mystery film, stars Henry Kendall, Ida Lupino, and John Mills.
Bring the popcorn!
Ansel Adams was an iconic American photographer and environmentalist, is best known for his striking black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West.
February 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Ansel Adams was an iconic American photographer and environmentalist, is best known for his striking black-and-white landscape photographs of the American West.
He came from an Italian artistic family. He studied at Carl Bauer’s painting school in Munich and renowned photographers’ halls in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, and London.
January 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
He came from an Italian artistic family. He studied at Carl Bauer’s painting school in Munich and renowned photographers’ halls in Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, and London.
The world's longest running photographic magazine. The magazine was established in Liverpool as the Liverpool Photographic Journal in 1854 with its first issue appearing on 14 January 1854, making it the United Kingdom's second oldest photographic title after the Photographic Journal.
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The world's longest running photographic magazine. The magazine was established in Liverpool as the Liverpool Photographic Journal in 1854 with its first issue appearing on 14 January 1854, making it the United Kingdom's second oldest photographic title after the Photographic Journal.
Right, now we've got that pesky Christmas and New Year madness out the way, it's time to get back to business - we're open again from this Wednesday, 8th January.
What better way to burn off those extra Christmas chocolate calories than by standing in a darkroom with a handful of negatives*
What better way to burn off those extra Christmas chocolate calories than by standing in a darkroom with a handful of negatives*
January 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Right, now we've got that pesky Christmas and New Year madness out the way, it's time to get back to business - we're open again from this Wednesday, 8th January.
What better way to burn off those extra Christmas chocolate calories than by standing in a darkroom with a handful of negatives*
What better way to burn off those extra Christmas chocolate calories than by standing in a darkroom with a handful of negatives*
Last one for the year...
In 1941, Churchill visited first Washington and then Ottawa giving speeches on WWII. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, invited Karsh to be present.
In 1941, Churchill visited first Washington and then Ottawa giving speeches on WWII. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, invited Karsh to be present.
December 30, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Last one for the year...
In 1941, Churchill visited first Washington and then Ottawa giving speeches on WWII. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, invited Karsh to be present.
In 1941, Churchill visited first Washington and then Ottawa giving speeches on WWII. The Canadian Prime Minister, Mackenzie King, invited Karsh to be present.
Wishing everyone a fab Christmas and awesome new year! May your sprouts be buttery and your crackers full of small sets of screwdrivers!* X
*or failing that, at least a shoe horn or folding phone stand - let us know what you had in your crackers 🙂
*or failing that, at least a shoe horn or folding phone stand - let us know what you had in your crackers 🙂
December 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Wishing everyone a fab Christmas and awesome new year! May your sprouts be buttery and your crackers full of small sets of screwdrivers!* X
*or failing that, at least a shoe horn or folding phone stand - let us know what you had in your crackers 🙂
*or failing that, at least a shoe horn or folding phone stand - let us know what you had in your crackers 🙂
Earthrise was taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission.
The photograph was taken from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968, 16:39:39.3 (UTC) with a highly modified Hasselblad 500 EL with an electric drive and a 250mm lens.
The photograph was taken from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968, 16:39:39.3 (UTC) with a highly modified Hasselblad 500 EL with an electric drive and a 250mm lens.
December 24, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Earthrise was taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission.
The photograph was taken from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968, 16:39:39.3 (UTC) with a highly modified Hasselblad 500 EL with an electric drive and a 250mm lens.
The photograph was taken from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968, 16:39:39.3 (UTC) with a highly modified Hasselblad 500 EL with an electric drive and a 250mm lens.
Ilford name registered:
The company that would become Ilford was founded in 1879 by Alfred Hugh Harman as Britannia Works and renamed Britannia Works Company Limitedin December 1891.
The company was based in the town of Ilford, and was initially making photographic plates.
The company that would become Ilford was founded in 1879 by Alfred Hugh Harman as Britannia Works and renamed Britannia Works Company Limitedin December 1891.
The company was based in the town of Ilford, and was initially making photographic plates.
December 24, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Ilford name registered:
The company that would become Ilford was founded in 1879 by Alfred Hugh Harman as Britannia Works and renamed Britannia Works Company Limitedin December 1891.
The company was based in the town of Ilford, and was initially making photographic plates.
The company that would become Ilford was founded in 1879 by Alfred Hugh Harman as Britannia Works and renamed Britannia Works Company Limitedin December 1891.
The company was based in the town of Ilford, and was initially making photographic plates.
It's been a while since I posted one of these - not much happens in November it appears, plus I forgot to post a couple up 😕 - anyway, onto today's...
In November 1895, Röntgen was experimenting with cathode rays and vacuum tubes when he accidentally discovered X-rays.
In November 1895, Röntgen was experimenting with cathode rays and vacuum tubes when he accidentally discovered X-rays.
December 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
It's been a while since I posted one of these - not much happens in November it appears, plus I forgot to post a couple up 😕 - anyway, onto today's...
In November 1895, Röntgen was experimenting with cathode rays and vacuum tubes when he accidentally discovered X-rays.
In November 1895, Röntgen was experimenting with cathode rays and vacuum tubes when he accidentally discovered X-rays.
Hot off the presses, our new photo zine of Orford Ness have arrived.
December 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Hot off the presses, our new photo zine of Orford Ness have arrived.
Next Wednesday will be the last one for this year! Blimey! Where did that go! We'll be closed for the two weeks after, the 25th December and 1st January, and re-open on the 8th January.
December 16, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Next Wednesday will be the last one for this year! Blimey! Where did that go! We'll be closed for the two weeks after, the 25th December and 1st January, and re-open on the 8th January.
Next Wednesday will be the last one for this year! Blimey! Where did that go! We'll be closed for the two weeks after, the 25th December and 1st January, and re-open on the 8th January.
December 12, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Next Wednesday will be the last one for this year! Blimey! Where did that go! We'll be closed for the two weeks after, the 25th December and 1st January, and re-open on the 8th January.
Right, December is finally upon us, we can announce this year's Christmas film!!
We've had Santa fighting Martians, we've had a shark wearing a Santa hat on a killing spree - now it's time for......
Santa Vs the devil!
We've had Santa fighting Martians, we've had a shark wearing a Santa hat on a killing spree - now it's time for......
Santa Vs the devil!
December 1, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Right, December is finally upon us, we can announce this year's Christmas film!!
We've had Santa fighting Martians, we've had a shark wearing a Santa hat on a killing spree - now it's time for......
Santa Vs the devil!
We've had Santa fighting Martians, we've had a shark wearing a Santa hat on a killing spree - now it's time for......
Santa Vs the devil!