Ivelin Penchev, known as Ivicha, was born in a small village in Bulgaria. At the age of 15, he inherited his grandfather's analogue camera, just as digital photography was beginning to gain momentum. Despite limited resources, he experimented with expired film and developing techniques through online research. Fascinated by the results, he moved into experimental photography with pinhole cameras, photograms, and chemigrams. In 2019, he founded RadLab Studio, the only studio in Bulgaria with a public darkroom and historical laboratory. Together with his team, he specialises in traditional techniques such as salt print, carbon print, and cyanotype. By integrating photography with disciplines such as mathematics and philosophy through educational initiatives, they enrich the local artistic scene. RadLab has stood out for collaborative projects, such as a recent exhibition at the National Gallery with contemporary Bulgarian artists.