Developing
Stories
There’s a story inside every envelope of negatives that passes through Safelight Labs.
Developing Stories is our place to celebrate photography, as San Diego’s best photographers turn their lens on our community and our world.
For a chance to be featured on the blog, send us a note, or just opt in next time you drop off a roll of film.

Step right up to the Bizarre Bazaar: an upcycled vending machine of curiosities!

From Sea to Shining Sea: Ella Ocean’s call for Conserving National Parks
Forgotten Frames: A fellow sailor stumbles upon a treasure trove of negatives from World War II

The Compass of Curiosity: Exploring El Cajon with Josè Rizal Mills

Feathered Findings: Merlin Mendoza’s Adventures in Birding

Days Gone By: Reflections from Carlos Guillén Apezteguia

Store Your Memories With Us at Community Film Archive Day

Join us in celebrating San Diego’s film photography community

The Art of Standing Out: Questions for Joey Guzzino
It’s time to hang! Join us at the Medium Festival of Photography this Saturday

Love as an Act for Resistance: Questions for Fedella Lizeth

Camera Exposure nominated as best camera shop by San Diego Mag readers

It’s All Green to Me: Hardcore Questions for Eden Cvengros
Dawn of the Darkroom: A Sip and See with Beers & Cameras

Vacation Dispatches in 35mm: Photo Diaries of Samra Jean Lovelady
Pure gold. Photos from Sayra Alejandra Vasquez’ solo show “Alchemist.”

Save the Date: DIY Development Lab & Darkroom Open House

Let’s come together to support our friends in Los Angeles 🙏.
