Here at Negative Thinking we have created a unique space for the analogue photography community - a space for education, experimentation, creativity, and discovery.

Tim opened Negative Thinking back in 2021, with Emily joining the year after, and since then our community has grown to include people from all walks of life, from across the UK and Europe. We wanted to create a space where photographers and artists of all disciplines and skill levels could feel welcome and included whilst exploring the possibilities of picture making.

So, whether you're a seasoned photographer or are just starting out on your analogue journey, Negative Thinking has everything you need to fulfil your film-based aspirations!

We wanted to offer you the best analogue experience available, so we have painstakingly collected some of the most incredible equipment for you to use whilst you’re with us. Our darkrooms are kitted out with professional enlargement equipment for all black and white film formats from 35mm up to 8x10", and we also have an individual colour darkroom for 35mm, medium and large format. We have a wide array of film processing equipment available for all black and white negative formats, and the darkrooms are also equipped for making alternative process prints, with a large UV exposure unit and coating surface. Our darkrooms are designed to be used by people of all levels of experience, and a dedicated technician is always on hand to help out or to answer any questions you may have.

We also have a large, open plan studio, gallery, and education space to make your time with us more versatile. There’s even a comfy corner and kitchen for refreshments, with free tea and coffee available all day.

We run a variety of courses and workshops here at Negative Thinking, in everything from basic film processing and printing, to alternative methods such as wet plate collodion and platinum printing. There's something here for everyone, and we are dedicated to keeping our prices as low as possible to ensure that any financial barriers to access are removed. We even have a “Pay it Forward” scheme to allow the most vulnerable in our community to enjoy the world of analogue photography.

Negative Thinking was built to fill a space in the photography scene by fostering community whilst offering education, experience, discovery, and fun. It is our sincere belief that photography is a form of cultural heritage that belongs to us all - and if you’d like to learn, we’re here for you!

The love of the craft of photography is what drives us here, and we would be so excited for you to join us under the safelight!

Think Negative!

Tim, Em, and Talbot.