• Darkroom Toning Workshop

    Darkroom Toning Workshop

    From March 6th to March 27th I will be teaching a workshop at the Flower City Arts Center where we specifically focus on toning techniques, including metal conversion methods, metal replacement methods and organic staining. More information can be found here.

    Photo pictured: Emily, Copper Toned Silver Print, Jonathan Merritt, 2014

  • Intermediate Black and White Photography Class

    Intermediate Black and White Photography Class

    I will be teaching another Intermediate level Photography course at the Flower City Arts Center, from January 25th to March 15th. Advance your black and white photography to the next level with effective film development techniques and complex darkroom printing methods. More information can be found here.

    Photo pictured: Under Safelight no. 1, Silver Gelatin Print, Jonathan Merritt, 2015

  • Wall-to-Wall: 2017 Members Exhibition

    Wall-to-Wall: 2017 Members Exhibition

    From January 13th until February 25th, I will be presenting work at the annual Member's Exhibition at the Flower City Arts Center, formally known as the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education. More information can be found here.

    Photo pictured: Cyanotype 5, Tannic Toned Cyanotype, Jonathan Merritt, 2016

  • Under Safelight: An Exhibition at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education

    Under Safelight: An Exhibition at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education

    From November 11th until December 30th the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education will be presenting Under Safelight: Photographs by Chris Holmquist, Jonathan Merritt and Mark J. Watts. Opening reception will be held on November 11th, from 6-9PM. Drinks, music and beautiful chemical prints will be on display. More information here.

    Photo pictured: Under Safelight no. 3, Silver Gelatin Print, Jonathan Merritt, 2016

  • Teaching Intermediate Darkroom

    Teaching Intermediate Darkroom

    This Fall season I'll be teaching an Intermediate Darkroom Class at the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education. Class goals include improving exposure and processing with film, advanced printing techniques in the darkroom, and the development of a series across multiple images. More information can be found here.

    Photo pictured: Under Safelight no. 12, Silver Gelatin Print, Jonathan Merritt, 2015