ABSTRACT

As technology advances in the world of photography, a passionate crowd of professionals, students, and hobbyists is returning to the darkroom in search of a more authentic, handmade feel to their art. Jill Enfield’s Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes shows how to do just that. Packed with stunning imagery, how-to recipes, techniques, and historical information on the evolution of processes, this guide provides the instruction to emulate the ethereal, dream-like feel of alternative processing. Whether in a darkroom using traditional chemicals, at the kitchen sink with pantry staples, or in front of the computer re-creating techniques digitally, you will learn how to add a richness and depth to your photography like never before.

  • Covers alternative processing from its historical roots up through digital manipulation.
  • Showcases the different styles and processing methods of various artists.
  • Includes suggestions for vegan and vegetarian-friendly alternative processing!

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|6 pages

Safety with Chemicals

chapter 2|24 pages

A Guide to Materials and Techniques

chapter 3|14 pages

The Digital Negative Process

chapter 4|12 pages

Fugitive and Not-So-Fugitive Printing

chapter 5|18 pages

Cyanotypes

chapter 6|18 pages

Salt and Albumen Prints

chapter 8|28 pages

Platinum and Palladium Prints

chapter 9|32 pages

Wet Plate Collodion

chapter 10|24 pages

Liquid Emulsion Prints

chapter 11|20 pages

Gum Printing

chapter 13|17 pages

Ceramics and Photography