Round 2... Platinum Palladium

Music | Breathe by Telepopmusik

I had another mini workshop with Susan de Witt to learn some technique to print Platinum Palladium. I was in a much better head space this time as I have been sitting on chemicals here at home with paper and images to print. Now that I think about it, I was in this same position the first time Susan taught me, but this time, things made much more sense. I had pre-cut my Bergger Cot 320 for 4x5 inch negs, but only brought 8x10 inch negs... I ended up going with the flow and came up with this...


I'm totally elated with the test print. I'm still a bit intimidated as this went too easy. First try and an educated guess on exposure and pretty much nailed it.

Cyanotype

Music |  Unlike Me by Kate Havnevic

Quite excited about venturing into new grounds... With the addition of a field 8x10 camera, I can start shooting the format outside. And with big negs, I can make contact prints. I am starting for the 2nd time to print cyanotype. My first go around was contingent on using the sun as my light source. This time, I have a indoor light source where I can get consistent exposures anytime of the day, night, summer winter...

A few weeks ago, I was able to test my 8x10 Burke and James with Shayna Rae. I only did 2 exposures, but used the neg to make my first test strip. 4 min, 30 sec exposure, which makes me extremely happy!

I think I'm off to a fantastic start, but always respecting the process. I know the photo Gods can strike at any moment!