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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

This Tuesday... 11 new projects in a new Darkrooms Magazine. Are you as excited as I am?

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

For those who want to see an impression of my exhibition during Art Route Culemborg, her's a one minute video.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Just received this photo from the couple that bought my work ‘Oevers van toen en altijd’ (Shores of then and forever) during last weekend's Art Route Culemborg. Isn't it lovely?

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Sneak peak of this weekend's exhibition. Some big works, some tiny

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

One more week before the exhibition for Kunstroute Culemborg starts, 27-28 September. Drop by if you're around

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

One of the latest diptychs from my current project, still nameless so suggestions are welcome. Olympus PEN-EES2, Kodak Tri-X (expired in '16)

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Excited for tomorrow. Release date for SPOTLIGHT issue 2

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Been strolling through the floodplains and groynes of the river Lek. This is my home. Ultimate relaxation.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Looking for inspiration? Get the first 7 issues of Darkrooms Magazine in this bundle with 30% discount. From $13,85 to $19,85. This collection represents 1,111 pages showcasing 86 distinctive projects across 7 carefully curated editions darkrooms.gumroad.com/l/darkroomsm...

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Scavenging for emerging talents to feature in Darkrooms Magazine issue 9 (publish date 2 September) Got an interesting project of at least 15 photos? Submit via tally.so/r/mR2ZeJ

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

So, did I miss the introduction for the GRIV? #ricoh #ricohgr

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Enjoying the good life, in the Cotswolds

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Just 10 more days… The eight issue of Darkrooms Magazine marks three incredible years. Download the premium high-resolution magazine (254Mb) and pay whatever feels right: $5, $3, $1, or even $0. No judgment, just appreciation for three years of support. darkrooms.gumroad.com/l/darkroomsm...

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DARKROOMS MAGAZINE | ISSUE #8

Darkrooms Magazine - Issue #8The eight issue of the quarterly published Darkrooms Magazine, where photo series are accompanied with essays describing the project, process and the learnings.This editio...

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Marc Wilson @marcwilson.co.uk · 17/07/2025

71% now thanks to my new 'add-on' - a Behind the Scenes print from making the work, walking the 1000km in the cold, wet, windy, grey, wonderful landscape. This sheep from Consiton is proving very popular! I need to give her a name. Perhaps local, @deborahparkin.bsky.social can help out with ideas?

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Lazy Sunday. After a nice photoshoot with relatives, now enjoying a cold beer, cosy chair and a nice read. What else do you need? Cheers.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Edition 8 marks 3 years of Darkrooms Magazine, and I wanted to celebrate with something special. Get the premium magazine (254Mb) - and decide what it's worth to you. Pay whatever feels right: $5, $3, $1, or even $0. No judgment. darkrooms.gumroad.com/l/darkroomsm...

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Allow me to present the curated list of photographers who will be featured in Darkrooms Magazine #8 Release date Tuesday, 1 July

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Final edits are being made to issue 8 of Darkrooms Magazine. This is a special issue. It marks my three-year anniversary, so I have decided to treat my subscribers to a gift. So good to work on this ultra wide screen.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Darkrooms Magazine #8 is almost here! It features stunning 10 portfolios like the legendary Michael Kenna – a master who has published over 90 photobooks. Even more exciting: this issue marks Darkrooms' 3-year anniversary, so enjoy a very special gift for subscribers: marcelborgstijn.substack.com

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Darkrooms | Marcel Borgstijn | Substack

Your weekly lens into photography's distinctive stories, featuring artist interviews, creative inspiration, and thought-provoking projects. Home of the quarterly Darkrooms Magazine. Click to read Dark...

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Quite a superb list of interviewees already and more coming in soon... It is about creativity, check them out! marcelborgstijn.substack.com/t/uncovered

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Matteo Franchi @teofranchi.com · 23/05/2025

Grateful and honored to be in this @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social’s Darkrooms Magazine edition. This issue is full of amazing stories and images. Thanks for having me along with such great artists #Magazine #Photogtaphy #Photographer #Newsletter

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Darkrooms Magazine SPOTLIGHT #1

100 photographers, 100 stories

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Just finished a lovely ride on a local MTB trail. My legs are empty and so is my head.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Any plans for the weekend? The weather will be great - so it seems - to go out and start some urban exploring... Why don't you let the webapp RBNXPLRNG guide you through your city? And get featured in our magazine? borgstijn.nl/rbnxplrng

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

PHOTOBOOK SUNDAY I have in my photobook library: ‘Where the rain clouds gather’ by Kit Young. I was so honoured to have his work featured in Darkrooms Magazine issue #5, and last month I highlighted his work via marcelborgstijn.substack.com/p/darkrooms… Stunning darkrooms skills

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Been working on Tuesday's Darkrooms newsletter. It is about ‘The rediscovered art of sequential storytelling’ and this is something that really sparked my interest in photography many years ago. Mainly because my mentor Rosa Verhoeve.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Happy Kingsday. Today, in the Netherlands we celebrate the King's birthday. So, Cheers to 'Prins Pils'

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Been polishing the home of darkroomsmagazine.com a bit. Now all magazines and specials are gathered in one place. Check it out and let me know what you think of it.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Made diptychs with my half-frame camera during a stroll to the lovely terrace of Fort Het Spoel, an old fortress from the Dutch Waterline (UNESCO). Was so curious for the result but did not want to wait to have the film developed, so made the shot with my phone and edited in Snapseed.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

That favourite photo of yours, combined with a max 300-character-long description, is exactly what we want to see in the special SPOTLIGHT edition of Darkrooms Magazine. So find your favourite one, write to us what this particular photo means to you and submit it via this form tally.so/r/wQvqBl

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Tuesday 1 April the 7th issue of Darkrooms Magazine will be released. Here's a sneak peak of the 11 amazing projects featured in this edition. Stay tuned on marcelborgstijn.substack.com and get it in your mailbox first

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Question: If you remove 'distractions' from documentary photos, are you still documenting reality or creating fiction? How much do you disclose about your edits? Join the discussion on marcelborgstijn.substack.com/p/the-manipu...

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The manipulation conversation: Why honesty makes photography more interesting

Let's hear your opinion on the digital manipulation of photos.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

PHOTOBOOK SUNDAY Yesterday I received my third book by Magnum photographer Jacob Aue Sobol. Already owning ´I, Tokio´ and `Jacob´s House´ I won the auction for his 2018 book ´Sabine´ with photos from Greenland in 2000-2002. It truly is a little gem.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Spent all evening last night selecting Tom Meerman's Amsterdam photos for Darkrooms Magazine which will be published 1 April. We started with 2,500 photos... That was the last participant, so the editing can start.

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Albarran Cabrera: At first we photographed with the simple intention of recording what we saw. But soon our interest shifted from capturing the superficial appearance of reality to investigating it's "underlying structure"

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Marcel Borgstijn @marcelborgstijn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The boat we did not take... Enjoying Terschelling one more day.

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