Project Basho

Project Basho offers fairly priced photography classes, workshops, and darkroom rental in a city that is lacking a strong photographic community. Tsuyoshi Ito, Basho's founder, is passionate about his work and is doing a great job creating amazing facilities and holding events for those interested in the world of photography. Everyone I have met through Basho is friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to learn more. If you are a photographer looking for an artistic community in Philadelphia, Project Basho is definitely worth exploring.

Project Basho is undoubtedly a gem on the north-of-Girard stretch of Germantown Avenue. Practically unidentifiable from the street, this small commercial building has been rehabbed into a darkroom rental over the last 4 years by one dedicated guy and the help of a lot of photography-community folks.

Unfortunately for them, and fortunately for you, the darkroom is rarely booked, so for a modest $10/hour, you often have the facility entirely to yourself. I enjoy circling the double-height gallery in the back while waiting for my color prints to process.

(And the color process is lightening fast -- somewhere in the 3 minute range; half of the time I'm used to on Colex machines.)

Project Basho is a super cool photography space. friendly people, gallery, and darkroom with all you need and flexible hours to use. I took a class here and had a great time, learned a lot, good critiques, and slide shows. Project Basho is great photography community in Philly

I have been taking photography classes at Project Basho for 2 years, and my experience continues to get better each time.

The darkrooms and work space are wonderful and the teachers are beyond expectation. Project Basho becomes a photographers retreat, where creativity flows in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.

In addition, Project Basho specializes in historical processes, has the only color facility in Philadelphia and continues to expand their curriculum and opportunities.

I would recommend this facility to anyone interested in photography, from a beginner to a skilled professional.

I took my first black and white photo class at Basho though I have been taking photos for years. It was a great experience and well worth the cost. I learned a lot and met several great people. I will definitely be taking more classes at Project Basho. If you are seriously interested in photography, this is the best place in the city to learn and create! Tsyoshi is an awesome teacher!