Alternative Analogue Processes

Interested in alternative analogue processes such as lumen printing, chemigrams, cyanotype and the wet-plate collodion process? Here’s your guide to learning more about these early photographic techniques.

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  • What are some easy alternative analogue processes for beginners?

    Some of the easiest, most common and beginner-friendly alternative analogue processes to try out are lumen printing, chemigrams, and cyanotypes.

  • What is a lumen print?

    Lumen printing harnesses the power of the sun to make images. Place objects on photographic paper and expose it to sunlight to create a simple lumen print.

  • What is a chemigram?

    A chemigram is a camera-less printing technique that produces an image using chemicals and light-sensitive paper.

  • What is a cyanotype?

    Cyanotype is an alternative analogue process that produces a distinct cyan print. It is one of the most accessible and fun types of alternative image-making techniques to try out at home.

  • What is the wet-plate collodion process?

    This technique got its name from staining a piece of glass with collodion and other chemicals to make it light sensitive. It is then placed in the camera before the photographer proceeds to take a photo and expose the wet plate.

  • What are alternative analogue processes?

    Alternative analogue processes refer to non-traditional or non-commercial photographic printing techniques.