Darkroom development is a process used in photography to develop film and print photographs in a controlled light environment. This technique involves using chemicals to convert exposed film into visible images. The darkroom is kept dark to prevent unwanted exposure, allowing photographers to manipulate their images safely. During development, the film is first placed in a developer solution, which reveals the latent image. After a specific time, the film is rinsed and placed in a stop bath to halt the development process. Finally, it is fixed in a solution to make the image permanent, allowing for further printing and editing.