Darkr
Relive the days of analogue photos
Free (£2.99 IAP for Pro version) FROM Marcus Carlsson, miliam.net/support NEEDS iOS 8.1 or later
Darkr is a photo app designed to emulate the feeling of working in a real
darkroom. It hopes this will help you take better pictures as you learn the darkroom process. The app only shoots images in black and white, but the results are so striking that we don’t mind.
Getting to know Darkr is a bit intense. There are a few different camera options to try out, each offering varying amounts of control. These allow you to manually control focus and exposure, as well as set the contrast in the darkroom. The idea is that if you have to slow down the process, you’ll be more mindful of the photographs you’re taking, and thus take better photo. We’re inclined to agree, were very pleased with the results from the virtual lab.
We suggest you take the time to read the tutorials. While they may seem a little excessive at first, you will get a far better result than if you were to go in completely blind. If you forget how to use a feature or create a particular effect, Darkr allows you to go back and view the tutorials again.
If you’re looking to improve your photography, Darkr will help you create stunning results while also teaching you how to properly compose photographs. Who says darkroom photos are dead?