Marcel Borgstijn
@marcelborgstijn.bsky.social
Conceptual photographer. Publisher of Darkrooms Magazine & Newsletter
Newsletter https://marcelborgstijn.substack.com
Magazine https://darkroomsmagazine.com
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Newsletter https://marcelborgstijn.substack.com
Magazine https://darkroomsmagazine.com
All https://borgstijn.nl/linktree
Darkrooms Magazine #9 is FREE to download. Eleven remarkable photo projects and essays on 216 pages.
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Darkrooms Magazine issue #9
The already 9th edition of the magazine packed with projects and essays in 212 pages. Readers of this newsletter get it FREE!
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October 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Darkrooms Magazine #9 is FREE to download. Eleven remarkable photo projects and essays on 216 pages.
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This Tuesday... 11 new projects in a new Darkrooms Magazine.
Are you as excited as I am?
Are you as excited as I am?
October 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This Tuesday... 11 new projects in a new Darkrooms Magazine.
Are you as excited as I am?
Are you as excited as I am?
For those who want to see an impression of my exhibition during Art Route Culemborg, her's a one minute video.
October 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
For those who want to see an impression of my exhibition during Art Route Culemborg, her's a one minute video.
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?
Isn't it lovely?
October 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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?
Isn't it lovely?
Sneak peak of this weekend's exhibition. Some big works, some tiny
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Sneak peak of this weekend's exhibition. Some big works, some tiny
One more week before the exhibition for Kunstroute Culemborg starts, 27-28 September. Drop by if you're around
September 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
One more week before the exhibition for Kunstroute Culemborg starts, 27-28 September. Drop by if you're around
Streets of London. Staring
September 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Streets of London. Staring
Angles do matter
September 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Angles do matter
Darkrooms Magazine SPOTLIGHT issue 2 is released.
100 photographers showing their favourite photo and telling why this one's touches them.
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100 photographers showing their favourite photo and telling why this one's touches them.
Get your copy:
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DARKROOMS MAGAZINE | SPOTLIGHT #2
The magic continues. Just a few months after launching the first SPOTLIGHT collection, I'm thrilled to present SPOTLIGHT Issue #2 – another remarkable gathering of one hundred photographers and their ...
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August 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Darkrooms Magazine SPOTLIGHT issue 2 is released.
100 photographers showing their favourite photo and telling why this one's touches them.
Get your copy:
darkrooms.gumroad.com/l/spotlight-...
100 photographers showing their favourite photo and telling why this one's touches them.
Get your copy:
darkrooms.gumroad.com/l/spotlight-...
One of the latest diptychs from my current project, still nameless so suggestions are welcome.
Olympus PEN-EES2, Kodak Tri-X (expired in '16)
Olympus PEN-EES2, Kodak Tri-X (expired in '16)
August 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
One of the latest diptychs from my current project, still nameless so suggestions are welcome.
Olympus PEN-EES2, Kodak Tri-X (expired in '16)
Olympus PEN-EES2, Kodak Tri-X (expired in '16)
Excited for tomorrow. Release date for SPOTLIGHT issue 2
August 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Excited for tomorrow. Release date for SPOTLIGHT issue 2
Been strolling through the floodplains and groynes of the river Lek. This is my home. Ultimate relaxation.
August 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Been strolling through the floodplains and groynes of the river Lek. This is my home. Ultimate relaxation.
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jimi Hendrix
August 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jimi Hendrix
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
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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
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August 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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...
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...
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
Got an interesting project of at least 15 photos?
Submit via tally.so/r/mR2ZeJ
GET PUBLISHED
Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.
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August 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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
Got an interesting project of at least 15 photos?
Submit via tally.so/r/mR2ZeJ
The Cotswold, summer 2025
August 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Cotswold, summer 2025
August 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Enjoying the good life, in the Cotswolds
August 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Enjoying the good life, in the Cotswolds
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.
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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.
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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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July 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Marcel Borgstijn
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?
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?
July 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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?
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?
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.
July 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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.
New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)
July 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)
New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)
July 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New diptych. Olympus PEN-EES2 half frame. Ilford Delta 100 (expired for 10y)
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.
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Pay whatever feels right: $5, $3, $1, or even $0. No judgment.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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...
Pay whatever feels right: $5, $3, $1, or even $0. No judgment.
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Allow me to present the curated list of photographers who will be featured in Darkrooms Magazine #8
Release date Tuesday, 1 July
Release date Tuesday, 1 July
June 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Allow me to present the curated list of photographers who will be featured in Darkrooms Magazine #8
Release date Tuesday, 1 July
Release date Tuesday, 1 July