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The new temple of analog photography has opened its doors in Ménilmontant!

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The Editor

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Attention photography lovers, both seasoned pros and the curious ones among you... Since November 2024, The Analog Club shop, entirely dedicated to film photography, has set up shop in Ménilmontant. It's a fully equipped space that promises a total immersion in the world of photography.

Prints hanging on the walls, cameras on display, film in the fridge, a bright yellow Kodak neon that immediately catches your eye… There’s no doubt, when you step through the door of The Analog Club, you’ve arrived at the new Parisian temple of film photography. Within these cream-colored walls, there’s undeniably a minimalist and slightly retro atmosphere that makes you feel instantly at home. “We gradually find our bearings,” adds Léopold, one of the shop's founders, as he gives us a tour of the shop.

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Since November 6th, the store has found its home at 6 rue Julien Lacroix in the 20th arrondissement. The goal is: « To become a part of a vibrant neighborhood, especially here in Ménilmontant, which is thriving and developing well », he emphasizes. At the helm of this unique place is a dynamic team of young people between 22 and 35 years old, including Léopold, Clément, Choucri, Lou, Anna, and Thibaut. 


Finding the right film camera for your needs

Founded in 2016, The Analog Club initially started as an Instagram community that showcased photographers by reposting their shots. Through this space, the whole team aims to recreate that community spirit. It’s certainly a shop ```an amazing place of sharing and exchange », says Léopold.

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 », he specifies. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, The Analog Club is dedicated to supporting every photographer in their practice of the medium. 


The Analog Club in partnership with Le Sel laboratory

And because stepping into The Analog Club means experiencing  the most complete immersion in the world of photography, you not only enjoy a sales space, a gallery area, a bookshop dedicated to film photography, but also ...g>From a dark room.

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It’s downstairs, in the basement of the shop, that the laboratory Le Sel, founded by Thibaut, has made its home.  Here, you can join a beginner workshop to explore the different processes in detail, from film development to the final print. For the knowledgeable ones, the laboratory and all of its professional equipment are available for self-service once your skills are validated. In short, stepping into The Analog Club means enjoying the most complete experience of film photography.  

The Analog Club
6, rue Julien Lacroix — 20e
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 PM to 5 PM
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