The DarkSlides Photography Collective
Ben Horne
San Diego, Ca
Large Format Wilderness Photography
Color large format landscape photography from the desert southwest and beyond.
United by Tradition
The DarkSlides started when eight of us realized we were all doing the same thing—hauling 30 pounds of gear into the backcountry to expose single sheets of 4x5 film. We figured we might as well share what we've learned.
Large Format Mastery
4x5 and 8x10 view cameras, sheet film, dark cloths, and tripods that weigh more than some hikers' entire packs. We've been doing this long enough to know why it's worth the trouble.
Regional Expertise
Arizona deserts, Colorado alpine, California coast, Pacific Northwest—we shoot different terrain but compare notes on film, developers, and what works where.
Collaborative Spirit
We keep our own styles but share locations, techniques, and the occasional hard-won lesson about what not to do with expensive sheet film.
The DarkSlides Collective
Discover master large format landscape photographers across America
Collective Vision
Recent work from the group—different locations, different styles, same obsession with large format film
Cooling Fins, Niceville, FL
by Scott Walton
Butterville Road Farm
by Ryan Gillespie
Zion National Park
by Tony Santo
The Ancient One
by Jay Tayag
Redwoods in the Mist 2
by Chris Darnell
Nature's Bonsai
by Loren Root
Maple Meadow
by Ben Horne
Beach Monolith
by Marty Quinn
Join the Conversation
The DarkSlides collective is built on the spirit of collaboration and shared knowledge. Connect with us to learn about workshops, exhibitions, and the craft of large format photography.
Workshops & Events
Join our collective workshops across the American West. Learn traditional large format techniques in stunning locations with master photographers.
View Upcoming WorkshopsExhibitions & Collections
Explore opportunities to view and acquire fine art prints from The DarkSlides collective. Museum-quality large format photography available for collectors.
Current Exhibitions