Welcome to the Emerson Photo Facilities

Please check out this article for general information about the Darkroom/PEL's schedule, policies, and more! 

Fall 2023 Darkroom/PEL Hours

9/4 - 9/17

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9:45pm 

Friday: 9am - 7:45pm

Saturday-Sunday: Closed 

9/4 LABOR DAY: CLOSED

9/18 - 11/21

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9:45pm 

Friday: 9am - 7:45pm

Saturday - Sunday: 12pm - 5:45pm 

10/9 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY: CLOSED

11/10 VETERANS DAY: CLOSED 

11/22 - 11/26 THANKSGIVING BREAK: CLOSED 

11/27 - 12/18 

Extended Hours (COMING SOON) 

Reservations still must be made throughout the summer. Book reservations through Web Checkout Patron Portal . When you are here for a reservation, either go straight to the 7th floor to check in with a student employee OR come to the 5th floor to check in with Brooke or a Darkroom Assistant. 

Facilities Use Contract and Hazmat Quiz

Prior to access read and sign the Facilities Use Contract and Hazmat Quiz and the post facilities lab contract to familiarize yourself with the area policies. You need to sign these forms before you can reserve facilities through web checkout. Please give us two business days to manually confirm your access. 

For assistance booking, reservation changes, or if you're running late for your reservation, email postproduction@emerson.edu or call for assistance from a photo monitor at 617-824-8767.