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In today's fast-paced digital world, there's a certain allure to the slower, more deliberate process of analog photography. It's a craft that allows you to savor the moments, capture the world in a tangible form, and bring out the true essence of photography. In this blog, we'll explore the magical world of analog photography and printing, from the vintage charm of film to the artistic process of hand-developing and printing your own photographs.

Daffodiles

February 14, 2021 in Projects, Chasing beauty
Daffodiles

Celebrating imperfection

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Tags: #kallitype #kallitypeprint #kallitypephotography #kallitypes #alternativephotography #alternativeprocess #alternativephotographicprocesses #analogphotography #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #daffodils #berggercot320 #berggerpaper

Sunflower_02

January 28, 2021 in Chasing beauty
Sunflower_02

Tried a new paper recently bought- Bergger COT 320 for my kallitype. So far I am very pleased with it. Great mid tones rendition, reach deep black and a nice grey brown ish colour.

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Tags: #kallitype #kallitypeprint #kallitypes #kallitypeprocess #alternativephotography #alternativephotographicprocesses #portrait #filmisnotdead #filmphotography

Sunflower_01

January 28, 2021 in Chasing beauty
Sunflower_01

I keep playing with kallitypes. both prints made on Hahnemühle Platinum Rag, from digital negatives (scanned from 6x6 Ilford HP5+ negatives). however, few differences between the two prints, as they've been processed slightly different:

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Tags: #kallitype #kallitypeprint #kallitypes #kallitypeprocess #alternativephotography #alternativephotographicprocesses #portrait #filmisnotdead #filmphotography

Kallitypes

December 22, 2020 in Chasing beauty, Projects
Kallitypes

First kallitype printing attempts. So much more to learn yet a very enjoyable way of spending tier 4 time before Christmas.

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Tags: #kallitype #kallitypeprint #kallitypes #kallitypeprocess #alternativephotography #alternativephotographicprocesses #portrait #filmisnotdead #filmphotography

Tintypes

November 09, 2020 in Chasing beauty
Tintypes

Flirting with the idea of trying a traditional way of creating photos for some time, I gave it a try for some tintypes using the AG-plus Rockland Tintype Parlor Kit. Here's my first two attempts.

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Tags: tintypes, historical method, flowers, still nature, dry plates

Walking in Greenwich

October 21, 2020
Walking in Greenwich

Walking in Greenwich

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Flowers in the window

October 21, 2020 in Chasing beauty
Flowers in the window

Flowers in the window

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Ada

October 21, 2020 in Chasing beauty
Ada

ada

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Tags: portrait, large format, fomapan200, young girl, studio, continuous light

Bedford

August 10, 2020 in Out and about
Bedford

Going out for a short trip in Bedford with Daniel, more than anything to test and learn about his new toy, a beautiful Toyo monorail.

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Tags: large format photography, wista 45, fujinon lens, fomapan 400, black and white, #filmisnotdead

Kale

August 10, 2020 in Chasing beauty
Kale

Continuing my lockdown project idea of shooting simply vegetables from the kitchen I took a couple of shots of a nice kale cabbage.

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Tags: filmisnotdead, kale, black and white, large format photography, wista 45, fujinon lens, fujinon 210mm, Ilford delta 100, ilford film
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