Who are some photographers who do darkroom manipulation?
For example, I’m looking for techniques similiar to Jerry Uelsmann.
I’m venturing into these techniques myself and am looking for other photographers who achieve manipulation effects in the DARKROOM, not through Photoshop, for inspiration as well as techniques.
Thanks!
FYI: Been a photo student for a year now, and have already explored manipulation techniques (see my worrk at my site: www.kellymckernan.tk). I’m just asking for other photographers who have explored similiar techniques as I have (such as this image of mine: http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3955/n2320186231186880710mo8.jpg).
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Posted: June 16th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Tags: Darkroom Manipulation, Imageshack, Photo Student
Comments
Comment from dougie boy
Time June 20, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Even Jerry uses Photoshop these day.
I had great fun in a darkroom, it was very creative .
My Dad taught me . .first film processed and printed when I was 8ish. Kinda older now . . . .
I agree with you on the principal of creating an image by hand. There is so much that Photoshop cannot do.
I am however at a loss to point you in any direction except to look at an Ansel Adams or Edward Weston prints as brilliance of technique . . not very Surralistic though . .
Comment from samsona
Time June 24, 2009 at 7:27 am
I can’t think of any photographers right now but here are some techniques I’ve experimented with.
Double images- Layering two negatives on top of each other and exposing them at the same time. Or exposing them one at a time for different lengths of time to see what creates a more interesting composition.
Texturizing the pictures - I’ve done this various ways. I did a series of ***** and once the image was focused in the enlarger but before I exposed the photo paper, I layed a sheet of plain white tissue paper that I’d crumpled up on top of the photo paper and exposed the image to it through the tissue. It added a very interesting cracked sort of texture. You can also try plastic wrap or smearing some vaseline over a small square of plastic and holding it up closer to the enlarger when you expose the negative.
Burning - this is a common technique when your film is underexposed in areas of a single negative, like a bright corner or something. But I’ve done it to add emphasis in particular areas as well.
Good Luck!
Comment from David
Time June 26, 2009 at 4:03 am
I cut and burn 35mm color slides before printing them:
Comment from springday
Time June 29, 2009 at 2:22 am
If you are looking for photographers who use darkrooms, you need to contact Art Schools, photo studios and clubs in your area.
Comment from cometkatt
Time June 19, 2009 at 3:26 am
your best bet would be to check your local city college or adult classes for photography classes- start with black and white work- is fun and they have darkrooms for you to use. also place an ad and ask for lessons from local photographers. good luck- its fun! then when you decide if you enjoy it enough to consider going further in the hobby- there are lots of books on setting up your own darkroom. mostly learning comes from ‘playing’ with the techniques and enjoying yourself