As the exposure progresses the paper will darken. That is one of the important aspects of producing color shifts. In the heat of the summer the photographic paper will get moist in the area of contact with the plant. I place a piece of glass to slightly flatten the plant cutting. My exposures vary from about 30 minutes to 4 hours. Place a plant cutting on the paper and leave it in the sun for hours. Both exposure and development are done with the UV light and sun is the best source. In any event dig into your photo storage and take those forgotten 20 years old, fogged papers. This might have to do with age of papers, but also with the emulsion types available years ago, but no longer manufactured. Some have reported that old, outdated papers work best. Lumen print by Marek Matusz Black and white photographic papers are used in this process. Lumen is a cameraless technique using silver gelatin paper.Īlways be careful when handling chemicals. My practice is to share visual representations through analogue imaging, from landscapes to city streets.A brief overview of Lumen photography, an old camera-less process. Photography has become a part of my very fabric and I’ve also come to appreciate the therapeutic aspects it offers especially when crafting prints in a darkroom.
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I also enjoy the challenge of constantly working to better myself not only as a photographer but as a darkroom craftsman from processing film to printing archival silver gelatin fibre black and white prints. Although familiar with digital I only employ it from time-to-time, since I primarily work with medium and large film format lens and pinhole cameras. I strive to make images that reflect light’s nuances in patterns, shapes and the colours of life that call to my inner eyes. My motto is, “Follow the LIGHT.” which is the nexus between light as it relates to my faith and as the essence of the photographic image. Step 10 – To flatten the print you might consider pressing it between heavy books for a few days and then place in a mat and frame to hang on your wall or perhaps give as a gift.Empty and fill the tray several times during the wash. Step 08 – Thoroughly wash the print for at least 10 minutes in a tray of running water.Step 07b – If you want a permanent image, after washing the print, place it into a photographic fixing bath for about 2 minutes.Step 07a – If not concerned with image permanence: place the photo paper into a scanner to make a digital image or take a picture with a mobile phone.Step 06 – Carefully remove the photo paper from the frame and give the paper a quick water wash if it contains particles from the organic materials.Step 05 – Place the picture frame in direct sunlight for about 90 minutes.Step 04 – Replace the backing into the picture frame and compress the items between the glass and photo paper.Step 03 – Place the photo paper with the shiny side/matt side facing the items on the glass, i.e., the side that would normally be exposed when making a darkroom print.
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Used that when compressed will not break the glass, please be careful.