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Exposing Chlorophyll Prints with Artificial Grow Light
with Cristina Zaletta Chlorophyll printing is one of the most unusual image-making processes in alternative photography because the image is not coated onto a surface — it is formed within one. In a chlorophyll print, a photographic positive is placed in direct contact with a fresh leaf and exposed to light over time . As light slowly breaks down chlorophyll and related pigments, the exposed areas fade or shift, while the protected areas retain more of their original dens
Alternative Processes
Apr 66 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 14, 20242 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
Apr 6, 20243 min read


From Darkroom Waste to Jewellery
with Charlotte E Padgham Could you tell us about your exploration of repurposing exhaust photo chemicals in your sculptures and jewelry?...
Alternative Processes
Jul 28, 20239 min read
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