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...

I tried gum bichromate a few years ago but gave it up because potassium dichromate is quite toxic. Hazardous chemicals just don't fit...

Imagine printing a photograph using nothing but flower petals, berries, or spinach leaves – and sunlight. This isn’t fantasy; it’s the...