Carol W.
9/8/2025
This is the best photography gallery in Carmel without question. Each photograph is hand printed by film photographers, nothing digital and beautiful crafted darkroom masters. Rooms dedicated to...
Photography West Gallery
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3 Ocean Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Photography West Gallery, established in 1980 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, is a unique establishment dedicated to supporting contemporary West Coast film photographers and elevating photography as fine art. The gallery serves as a haven exclusively focused on darkroom craftsmanship, where each artist meticulously creates original wet-process works by hand without the use of digital technology or external assistance.
Photography West Gallery showcases a diverse collection of original artworks, featuring mediums such as gelatin silver, platinum palladium, and Cibachrome papers, all crafted from medium and large format film. With a commitment to preserving traditional darkroom techniques amidst the digital age, the gallery emphasizes the importance of authentic, artisanal photographic processes.
Each artist exhibited at Photography West Gallery is a master in their craft, utilizing film, archival photographic papers, and intricate wet processes to produce one-of-a-kind works that embody a deep connection to light, subject, and artistic expression. The gallery stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of film photography and the timeless beauty of handcrafted photographic art.
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4.016 reviews
Kea B.
2/26/2023
This "gallery" is a complete rip off. I would call anyone who does this a liar and thief to the art community. We purchased two prints for $75.00 each. And please see the attached photos. I had...
Jonathan B.
7/3/2021
In a town filled with art galleries, Photography West stands apart with a focus on film and wet dark room prints. The small gallery, which opened in 1989, is one of oldest in the US. Every...
Suzuki I.
12/27/2022
Such a special gallery with amazing photographs. It is truly like visiting a museum getting to see Ansel Adam's originals and Christopher Burkett nature photographs. Visiting this gallery is an...
David D.
3/30/2023
When I used to live close to Carmel, I spent every weekend visiting all the shops in this quaint little town. Both Weston Gallery and Photography West Gallery were two of my favorite shops to...
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