London, 2007, in Regent Street Possibly 2007 - 2014

Leo Rubinfien made this photograph, London, 2007, in Regent Street, using traditional darkroom methods to manipulate light and chemistry on paper. The analog process of making prints, compared to digital photography, involves a lot of skill and handwork. The artist creates this image through a combination of technical expertise and artistic vision, with an eye for composition, light, and shadow. By developing the negative in a darkroom, they would have carefully controlled the image's contrast, tonality, and overall mood to capture the nuances of the scene. While seemingly straightforward, photography is as labor-intensive as any other art form. The work that goes into producing a high-quality print, with its unique tonal range and surface quality, represents a significant investment of time and effort. Recognizing this process helps us see photography not just as a mode of documentation, but as a skilled practice.