Platinum Palladium Process and Workshops
The Platinum-Palladium prints is one of the most beautiful ways to express your photographs. This process provides the widest tonal range in a print. The transition between the shades of grey are smooth and pleasing. In my opinion and experience, no other printing process can match this ability. The choice of paper and developer influences the outcome of the print. Platinum Palladium process is a very volatile process. There are several factors that influence the outcome of the print such as: humidity, temperature, barometric pressure to name a few. After years of experience, the volatility of the process gives the printer an opportunity to find a recipe to express the outcome of the print. There are a lot of other factors that influence the final print and a lot of research is being done to get more clarification.
To the collector, these prints are photographic gems that will last as no other. To the printer, these prints are an expression of truly great control, creating images of depth and brilliance.
There are two methods to print PtPd prints. The traditional DOP - Develop-Out-Process and the newer method POP - Print-Out-Process. I use both methods to print my PtPd.
Each print is completely unique and one of a kind, making the process extremely special. The work is labor intensive, but the finished results have the signature and soul of the artist. A personal touch plays a big role in the platinum print making process. Platinum printing is for individuals that enjoy the value, effort and satisfaction of handcrafting. It is the other end of the spectrum of commercialized ink jet printing. In these all-digital times, this classic technique wins the hearts of photographers, collectors, galleries and museums.
Platinum-Palladium Workshop Description:
This workshop is designed for clients who have no (or some) previous experience in platinum-palladium printing or other alternative processes.
- I will guide you through my refined workflow from start to finish. You witness and practice each step of the process in sequence: creating a platinum/palladium chemistry, coating and brushing techniques, humidifying techniques, exposure under a digital negative to UV light source, and finally develop and clear your beautiful platinum palladium print. Chemical development process allowing the image to come to life.
- Each step allows for discussion and analysis. You will provide me with 6 to 8 images in advance. On day one, I will provide you with four (4) digital negatives printed from the images that you provided me in advance.
- This is a contact printing process, so your image is as big as the negative being used.
- This workshop is designed for photographers seeking a hands-on experience that combines analog mastery with digital tools, technical refinement with creative play and appreciation of both art history and contemporary advancements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Who Should Attend: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs
What You Should Know: Basic knowledge of photography
Workshop Includes: Enough photo paper and chemistry to make four-8"x10" prints. Hands on instructions to make Platinum Palladium prints in the darkroom.
Cost:
Private Workshop for 1 to 2 people: $975.00
Duration of Workshop: 2 Days
Group size of 3 to 6 people: $775.00
Duration of Workshop: 3 Days
Gum Bichromate Over Platinum/Palladium Workshop Description:
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In addition to the above 2-day course with Platinum Palladium Workshop you can add an additional day to create stunning platinum prints with gum bichromate overlays, adding color and depth to your images
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After the platinum prints have been processed, dried and flattened, students will then add secondary layers of colored pigments on the surface of the image using the gum bichromate process. This creates a subtle, glowing image with subtle color tonalities.
Workshop Includes: Enough photo paper and chemistry to make four-8"x10" prints. Hands on instructions to make Platinum Palladium prints in the darkroom with Gum Bichromate overlays.
Cost:
Private Workshop for 1 to 2 people: $975.00
Duration of Workshop: 2 Days
Group size of 3 to 6 people: $775.00
Duration of Workshop: 3 Days
Please contact us for more information about Platinum Palladium workshops.
Email tennismohan@aol.com or call (310) 944-2625.
