Our members are the core of our community.
We offer a membership option to suit everyone's budget and needs.
Anyone that wishes to to use our facilities as part of their membership rather than just dropping off or mailing in film for development is required to register for and attend an orientation session. Orientation sessions are hosted every other Saturday morning from 10am-Noon and require a $25 registration fee.
Pinhole Pal
$25 per month
Access to a private Facebook group and Slack channel with networking opportunities, exclusive content, how-to videos.
10% discount on film developing
20% discount at Starr St Studios
SHIM Darkroom
$60/mo w 12 month commitment or $500 annual fee
Access to Members only Facebook group
$50 lab credit per month to be applied towards drop off or facility rental services
Personal Profile on SHIM Darkroom Artsy Platform
Art fair participation opportunities (Superfine!, Aqua, and more!)
Group exhibition opportunities
20% discount at Starr St Studios
Economy Level
$195 per month*
Access to Facebook group and Slack
$300 lab credit to be applied towards drop off or facility rental services -- that's up to 50 rolls of color film processing, or 20 hours in the lab!
Unlimited coworking 24/7 ($150 value)
Personal Profile on SHIM Darkroom Artsy Platform (pending approval)
Art fair participation opportunities (Superfine!, Aqua, and more! additional fees apply.)
Group exhibition opportunities
20% discount at Starr St Studios
* plus $25 orientation fee *
Professional Level
$495 per month
Access to Facebook group and Slack
Unlimited lab usage 24/7
Unlimited coworking 24/7 ($150 value)
Free C41 film processing up to 20 rolls ($120 value)
1 full day in the studio ($800 value!)
Personal Profile on SHIM Darkroom Artsy Platform (pending approval)
Art fair participation opportunities (Superfine!, Aqua, and more! additional fees apply.)
Solo exhibition opportunities
20% discount at Starr St Studios
How it works...
Economy and Professional members are granted 24/7 coworking access to our gallery space. Use it to meet with clients, work on your laptop, or just hang out. Free coffee for everyone!
Lab hours include access to B&W and color gang darkrooms, B&W film developing station, and the digital darkroom which includes a variety of computers, film, and flatbed scanners. Members must "clock in" on our website when they enter the lab area.
Lab hours can be used any time, day or night. All basic chemistry is included.
Film development credit option is perfect for people who shoot a lot of film! Drop off or mail in your film. Your account is debited at our standard drop-off rates.
Pro memberships are the best option for anyone who plans to spend a lot of time printing, scanning, or developing. The labs are available to you 24/7, as much as you need them. Pro memberships also include 1 full day in our skateable cyclorama studio each month. Normally billed at $75/hour, this is a great deal for occasional studio shooters, especially if you're also into skateboarding!
B&W gang darkroom
Easels and trays for printing up to 20"x24"
Grain focusers
Contact printing glass
Multigrade filters
Timers and safelights
All basic chemistry
Color gang darkroom:
33" Kreonite color print processor
Easels and trays for printing up to 20"x24"
Grain focusers
Contact printing glass
Timers
digital darkroom:
Epson Perfection v600 photo scanner
Epson Expression 1000XL photo scanner
Kodak Pakon f135 film scanner
Noritsu LS-600 film scanner
Nikon Coolscan IV
Apple iMac and Mac Pro computers
B&W Film developing station:
8' stainless steel
Temperature controlled triple filtered water
5' Stainless steel film drying cabinet with fan & heater
All basic chemistry
Plastic & stainless steel tanks and reels for both 35mm and 120 film
Tanks & film hangers for 4"x5" and 8"x10" film
Silver recovery
20% off at Starr st studios
Access to one of the biggest & best studios in Bushwick
Discounts on lighting & studio equipment
Discounts at neighborhood businesses
Access to yet another growing and thriving film community in the neighborhood!