Johnny Welch | Fine Art Photography & Handcrafted Analog Prints

Johnny Welch is an Australian-born photographer and filmmaker based in Berlin, Germany. His artistic practice focuses on the creation of evocative black and white analog prints, which are meticulously shaped by hand in his darkroom using the traditional silver gelatin process. Johnny Welch is distinguished by a striking visual style that incorporates tactile depth and occasionally collaged elements, inviting viewers to engage with images that exist beyond the limits of traditional frames. His photographic portfolio is characterized by intense explorations of intimacy, vulnerability, and dominance, often highlighting concepts of possession and obsession. Johnny Welch seeks to capture the "haunting aura" of his subjects, creating conditions where characters and archetypes can emerge beyond their everyday personas. As a member of the artist-run lab Labor Berlin, he is also heavily involved in experimental filmmaking. His cinematic works, including "Sonic Intangible" and "Discharge Working I," emphasize hand-processed techniques and psychological themes. By strictly utilizing analogue film and physical printing processes, he maintains a deep connection to the materiality of his art, ensuring that each piece conveys a profound sense of tactile immediacy and emotional ownership.