Mount Studio
Analogue Film Developing Darkroom | Artist Studio in Sri Lanka
Mount Studio
Analogue Film Developing Darkroom | Artist Studio in Sri Lanka
Mount Studio is an independent art space and analogue film developing darkroom based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Founded by artist and photographer Lojithan Ram in 2022, the studio focuses on film photography, archival practices, and hands-on, tactile approaches to image-making.
Mount Studio is also home to the Batticaloa Photo-History Archive and various education initiatives, exhibitions, and commissioned work led by artist and founder Lojithan Ram.
mountstudio55@gmail.com +94781047921 | +94112850721
Analogue Future is a community-led fundraising initiative organised by Mount Studio to support the growth and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s only artist-led analogue film lab and darkroom space.
This fundraiser brings together 63 analogue photographs by 23 film photographers from 10 countries, all generously contributed in support of keeping film photography alive, accessible, and shared.
In an era when most images exist briefly on screens, printed photographs preserve memory, labour, and time. By purchasing a print, you are not only acquiring a photographic work — you are directly contributing to the tools, space, and community that make analogue practice possible.
Funds raised through this print sale will support:
Purchasing essential darkroom and lab equipment
Film, chemistry, and archival materials
Printing and exhibition costs
Community workshops, learning sessions, and open lab access
Sustaining Mount Studio as a shared resource for photographers, artists, and students
This is not a commercial venture. It is a collective effort to build infrastructure for analogue photography in Sri Lanka.
All works are analogue photographs
Limited editions of 5 per image
A5 size prints
Unsigned
Printed after the fundraiser concludes
Each purchase directly supports the Mount Studio Analogue Film Lab.
Online launch: 22 December 2025
Physical exhibition: 27 December 2025 - 15 January 2026 at the Barefoot Gallery, Sri Lanka
Sale closes: Until the prints are completely sold out
All orders will be processed and printed after the fundraiser period ends.
Browse the available prints on this page
Choose the artwork(s) you wish to purchase
Make payment via direct bank transfer (account details provided below)
Send a screenshot of your payment receipt via WhatsApp, along with the artwork title(s) you are purchasing
📱 WhatsApp: +94 78 104 7921 | +94774251421
Barefoot Gallery and the Mount Studio are the Collection points
Local and international shipping available
Shipping costs are not included in the print price
International buyers will be contacted separately regarding shipping charges
Artist information will be shared with each buyer.
Mount Studio will ensure that collectors and artists are connected, encouraging future dialogue, collaboration, and support.
Analogue Future exists because of the generosity of photographers, supporters, and the wider community who believe in slow processes, shared knowledge, and physical images.
By supporting this fundraiser, you are helping build a space where analogue photography can continue to be practised, taught, and cared for.
For enquiries:
mountstudio55@gmail.com
+94 78 104 7921 | +94 11 285 0721
Internship positions for Studio Assistant, Archiving Assistant and Lab Assistant
Mount Studio is now accepting applications for internship positions:
Studio Assistant
Archiving Assistant
Lab Assistant
This is a unique opportunity for young, motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience in a working artist’s studio and analogue film lab environment — while contributing to ongoing creative and archival projects at Mount Studio. University students seeking short-term placement opportunities are welcome to apply.
Internship Details
Duration: 1–3 months
Commitment: Serious and consistent engagement required
After the Internship:
Outstanding interns may be considered for part-time positions at Mount Studio & the Darkroom Lab for a defined period.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from dedicated and passionate individuals who are:
Interested in photography, visual arts, and creative practices
Responsible, punctual, and eager to learn
Able to work collaboratively in a team and also take initiative
Open to engaging with both technical (lab) and creative (studio) tasks
Based in Colombo, or able to stay in Colombo during the internship period
Note: Fluency in Tamil is a plus for the Archiving Assistant role.
Roles & Responsibilities
Studio Assistant
Assist with the day-to-day operations of Mount Studio
Support workshops, events, and exhibitions
Help maintain the studio and provide assistance to resident artists
Lab Assistant
Assist with film developing, scanning, and darkroom processes
Maintain lab equipment and ensure safe working practices
Support lab-related workshops and client projects
Archiving Assistant
Support the digitisation and cataloguing of visual archives and photographs
Assist in scanning, metadata entry, and archival documentation
Work closely with the artist on ongoing community and private archiving projects
Learn hands-on archiving methods and gain exposure to professional archival workflows
How to Apply
If you’re serious about committing to this learning experience, please send:
A short introduction about yourself (100–150 words)
Why are you interested in joining Mount Studio
Any relevant experience (optional)
Email: mountstudio55@gmail.com
Join us if you’re ready to learn, contribute, and grow within an active, creative and analogue environment.
Mount Studio | Analogue Film Developing Darkroom
Mount Studio | Analogue Film Developing Darkroom
Full-Time | 5 Days a week| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mount Studio is an independent art space and analogue film lab based in Maharagama, Sri Lanka, focused on analogue photography, archival practice, and experimental visual arts. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Studio Assistant to support the growth of our studio, darkroom, and archival work.
Role Overview
As a Studio Assistant, you will work across key areas of the studio’s daily operations, including:
Supporting the analogue darkroom lab workflow (film processing, scanning, print handling)
Assisting with studio operations, setup, and organisational tasks
Participating in archival projects, including documentation, digitisation, and indexing
Helping with visual materials and basic design tasks
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate individual who:
• Is genuinely interested in photography and contemporary art
• Has experience or enthusiasm for analogue and alternative photographic processes
• Is comfortable using basic Microsoft Office and Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar)
• Has a good sense of design and visual presentation
• Can communicate effectively in English, with fluency in Tamil as an advantage
• Is eager to learn and grow within a creative environment
Ideal Candidate Traits
Curious and motivated to explore vintage and experimental image-making
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Detail-oriented and organised
Appreciative of craft-based, hands-on artistic practice
This position is ideal for a young creative who is serious about building their passion into practice and who wants to immerse themselves in the world of analogue photography, archival work, and studio production.
Location
Mount Studio — Maharagama, Sri Lanka
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short introduction expressing your interest to:
📩 mountstudio55@gmail.com
Include:
A brief statement about your interests and experience
Why do you want to join Mount Studio
Any relevant links or portfolio samples (if available)
To get your negatives developed, please follow the instructions below
1. Visit one of the nearest locations to drop your film(s) into the Mount Studio film drop box.
Our film drop box is now available in several locations across the island:
Mount Studio, Maharagama,
Barefoot, Colombo 03
Art'o'Son Studio Gallery, Galle Fort
Wild & the Sage, Unawatuna.
2. Scan the QR code on the envelope and fill in the information.
3. Make the payment via bank transfer and attach the slip to the Google form, including the envelope number and drop-off location(Account information is available in the Google form).
4. For more information on film development, feel free to reach out at +94781047921 | +94112850721
Mount Studio—an incubator for experimental and reflective artistic practice—proudly presents the Analogue Film Developing Darkroom Lab, a dedicated space for hands-on photographic exploration, located within the creative environment of the Eastman Atelier.
Founded by artist and photographer Lojithan Ram, Mount Studio is a multi-functional art space, home to a working artist’s studio and personal archiving museum. While it once hosted a wide range of art programs, Mount Studio now focuses exclusively on photography and vintage printmaking workshops, held both in the studio and at external venues.
This new darkroom is more than a technical facility—it exists within the living energy of the artist’s studio, where artistic processes unfold daily. It’s a space where film photography is not just revived but deeply lived, offering a slower, more intentional approach to image-making.
Whether you are an experienced photographer or a curious beginner, this darkroom welcomes you to engage with analogue methods at your own pace.
Black & white and colour film developing
High-resolution film scanning
Sri Lanka’s lowest film developing rates
To accommodate transport and courier costs from regional collection points to our Colombo studio, the development charges will vary by location:
Western Province (Colombo & suburbs)
Standard Delivery (7 days): LKR 3,900 per film
Speed Delivery (3 days): LKR 5,900 per film
Other Provinces (Central, Southern, Northern, Eastern, etc.)
Standard Delivery (10 days): LKR 4,900 per film
Speed Delivery (5 days): LKR 6,500 per film
By appointment only – Special sessions available for those wishing to hand-develop their film
This intimate lab invites a community of artists, photographers, and film lovers to gather, learn, and create together. It is both a celebration of the past and a bold step into the evolving narrative of analogue photography in Sri Lanka
To get your negatives developed, please follow the instructions below
1. Visit one of the nearest locations to drop your film(s) into the Mount Studio film drop box.
Our film drop box is now available in several locations across the island: Mount Studio in Maharagama, the Barefoot in Colombo 03, Art'o'Son Studio Gallery in Galle Fort and Wild & the Sage in Unawatuna.
2. Scan the QR code on the envelope and fill in the information.
3. Make the payment via bank transfer and attach the slip to the Google form, including the envelope number and drop-off location(Account information is available in the Google form).
4. For more information on film development, feel free to reach out at +94781047921 | +94112850721
Mount Studio invites you to step into a living archive with the Vintage Photo-Studio Experience, a one-day immersive portrait session using analogue film cameras, traditional studio lighting, and classic backdrops.
Inspired by early 1900s studio practices, this experience offers visitors the chance to have their portraits made slowly and intentionally—on film, using time-honoured techniques that prioritise craft, presence, and memory.
Participants are encouraged to dress in vintage or period-inspired clothing to fully enter the experience. Each portrait is carefully developed and printed, preserving the tactile beauty of analogue photography.
This experience forms part of the Analogue Future Fundraiser, supporting the continuation of film-based practices and community-driven photographic spaces in Sri Lanka.
Date: 27 December 2025
Time: 10.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Venue: Barefoot Gallery (Upstairs)
Fee: LKR 2,500 per image
An archiving project - documenting my mother’s journey as a poet from the age of 16 to 70. This project brings together photographs from our family album and my recent works, weaving a visual narrative that echoes the stories within her poetry.
Since 2024, I have been gradually digitising the thousands of poems she wrote in notebooks, alongside scanning family photographs, preserving them in a digital format. These materials will eventually come together in an artist’s publication—a dedicated tribute to my mother’s lifelong poetic journey. I hope to secure patronage in the future to bring this publication to life.
As part of this exploration, I am experimenting with different media to interpret and narrate this concept using the materials available. This one-minute video was created as an experimental piece for the Countdown 1-Minute Film Night at Barefoot Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Discussion on documentary photography for the Tamil audience in Sri Lanka. Gokul Niranjan in conversation with the Artist Lojithan Ram - Nethra TV - Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation 2023.