I went to a market in Manila for anthotype ingredients, and came back with the most unexpected colour palette. In Manila I ran a few workshops, including one about natural pigments. This trip came together last minute, and I’m so genuinely grateful to the people who helped make these workshops happen so smoothly. Running this workshop at Cafe Siriusdan felt perfect. The space is exactly what I wish more learning environments could be: a local community hub that’s welcoming, colourful, and...

Environmental responsibility is becoming essential for many artists, sparking a revolution also in the chemical-heavy world of darkroom practices . Traditional developers typically contain toxic ingredients like hydroquinone, metol, and phenidone . Sustainable developers aim to: Reduce ecological harm by using biodegradable substances Create a safer working environment for those who work in the darkroom Keep historical photographic processes alive with a sustainable twist What Are...

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 density. The...