Sip and Develop

Sip and Develop at National Harbor is the DC area's most distinctive photography studio, combining a real working darkroom with a cocktail bar to create an experience where guests shoot on 35mm film, develop their negatives, and make prints in the darkroom while enjoying a drink, all in a single two-to-three-hour session. The studio has a 4.9 Google rating from 279 reviewers who consistently describe it as unlike anything else they have done in DC, and the combination of analog photography, chemistry, and social atmosphere has made it a favorite for dates, birthday celebrations, and unique group experiences. No prior photography or darkroom experience is needed.