Building AltProc Studio + Darkroom (on my own with limited budget)
After years of makeshift workspaces, I’m thrilled to finally share that I’ve carved out my own dedicated space for alternative...
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Alternative Processes
Sep 225 min read
Deep Dive into Film Soup (with recipes)
with HANALOGITAL At some point, we’ve all wondered, “What if I take this photosensitive thing and pour X on it?” This curiosity forms the...
Alternative Processes
Sep 172 min read
How to Safely Wash Cyanotype on Fabric
Cyanotype printing on fabric has become a popular method for creating unique clothing and accessories like tote bags. Whether you’re...
Alternative Processes
Sep 142 min read
Sustainable Cyanotype Practices: Bleaching with Ash and Toning with Botanicals
Did you know that you can bleach cyanotype prints using wood ash? I stumbled upon this fascinating method thanks to the sustainable...
Alternative Processes
Sep 72 min read
Carrot Anthotype
It’s not uncommon to seek inspiration in the most unexpected places. For me, the fridge often serves as a starting point for exploring...
Alternative Processes
Aug 282 min read
4 Habits that will Improve Your Printing Workflow
Let's be honest, the darkroom is a black hole that is somehow capable to suck away your concentration and motivation. This is also valid...
Alternative Processes
Aug 102 min read
Toning Cyanotypes with Matcha
You either hate it or you love it. But Matcha isn't just for drinking! Why Matcha Can Tone Cyanotype Matcha’s rich chlorophyll content...
Alternative Processes
Aug 82 min read
Trying Solar Fast for the first time
if you've been on the verge of getting a Solar Fast kit, here's my experience. Following our cyanotype fashion week in collaboration with...
Alternative Processes
Jul 172 min read
Manipulating Negatives: some ideas
if you (like me and 1 million other photographers) have old negatives you don't like, here's how you can breathe new life into them!...
Alternative Processes
Jul 153 min read
Anthocyanins: Exploring pH Indicators in Anthotype printing
Creating anthotype prints is a fascinating process that combines photography with botany. Let's take a look at the role of anthocyanins...
Alternative Processes
Jul 145 min read
The ultimate paper chart for alternative processes
26 Years and $6000 later: The Legacy of Christina Z. Anderson. THE MASSIVE PAPER CHART STORY: an interview to Christina Z. Anderson...
Alternative Processes
Jul 22 min read
Spirulina & Matcha Anthotypes
Remember when we explored toning cyanotype with Matcha? Now, let’s dive into something new: creating anthotypes with Matcha and...
Alternative Processes
Jun 192 min read
Cyanotype Printing and Toning for Beginners
Cyanotype printing, an enchanting and accessible photographic technique, has captivated artists and photographers since its invention in...
Alternative Processes
May 308 min read
Liquid Emulsion on Kombucha Leather
and more incredible work by Sabrina Komár In the world of photography, few artists navigate the intricate landscape of interdisciplinary...
Alternative Processes
Apr 63 min read
Disposing of Darkroom Chemicals
Today, we're turning the spotlight on a crucial but often under-discussed aspect of our practice: responsibly disposing of darkroom...
Alternative Processes
Feb 274 min read
3 Cyanotype on Textile Projects you need to know
For Alternative Processes Fashion Week we are celebrating the combination of photography textiles and here are three artworks that we...
Alternative Processes
Feb 213 min read
Running a Cyanotype Business
How Zeynep and Özge built ZOOZ and make money with cyanotype prints How did you start your journey into cyanotype, but most importantly,...
Alternative Processes
Jan 252 min read
4 Most Dangerous Photographic Processes
At Alternative Processes, we place a strong emphasis on health and safety when working with alternative photographic techniques. It's...
Alternative Processes
Jan 252 min read
Cheap Darkroom Cost Breakdown
I want to bust a myth. To start printing with Alternative Processes, you don't need to invest a lot of money. Even if you are planning...
Alternative Processes
Jan 254 min read
Cyanotype on Seashells and other Beach findings (without pre-coating)
This week, I've run some experiments while working remotely from Fuerteventura. I brought only the essentials with me: already mixed...
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