There’s a terrible fact that’s beginning to sink deeper into my consciousness. Despite years of photography research, countless negatives, yearly workshops, sleepless nights pondering upon photography, friends that all know me as Matt the photography nut; occasionally, somebody will ask the dreaded question: “Can I see some of your work?”. At this moment all sense of… Continue reading A work in progress photographer. The 100 prints project.
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Contrast in Gelatin Dry Plates
As most alternative photographers know, exposure is determined by prayer, magic and some experience. This not only works but it has created some really fabulous images. However when things go wrong it can become something of a head spin. Am I really sure I know the ISO of my plates with certainly? Have I really… Continue reading Contrast in Gelatin Dry Plates
What is Beauty
Almost without exception when I find an artists work I really love, I often start rummaging through their behind the scenes images etc and I’m looking for one thing in particular, their bookshelf. 9 times out of 10 there’s a book that deals with the philosophy of beauty on that shelf. I find this more… Continue reading What is Beauty