Mercer Island Film Project

Exploring History Through Analog Photography

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Welcome to The Mercer Island Film Project

The Mercer Island Film Project is an evolving series of portfolios that explore the island’s layered history through black and white darkroom prints. Each portfolio focuses on a specific moment or theme from the island’s past, drawn from historical texts, archival materials, and oral histories. Every edition features a short story that captures a piece of the island’s history, a silver gelatin print inspired by that story, and a reflection on the making of the photograph—offering insight into the process behind the image and the moment it was created.A central part of the project is sharing the prints and stories in a tangible way. In a time when most images and content are digital and fleeting, this project invites people to live with the work—to hold it, display it, and reflect on the stories. A small easel is included with each edition to encourage a more personal and lasting connection to both the photograph and the history it represents.There is no set schedule. Each edition is developed slowly, using analog film and traditional darkroom processes. Every element—from the story and print to the portfolio and envelope—is crafted by hand. The project grows organically, at the pace of the research and printing, as new themes and layers of the island’s history continue to surface and inspire.

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