Silver Gelatin Darkroom Process and Workshop
SILVER GELATIN PRINTS
In my opinion, Silver Gelatin prints reveal the pure blacks and the pure whites therefore making the print very dramatic. I follow the Zonal System taught by Ansel Adams to do my prints. I visualize my final print in the field and formulae a recipe to accomplish how my final print. I make detailed notes with regards to my exposure values with each image which guides me to process my film accordingly.
I print my Silver Gelatin images on different fiber-based papers. Each paper is unique and influences the appearance of the final product. I also tone my final prints with selenium and other toners for achievability and appearance. One of my favorite toners is Kodak brown which is no longer available but I mix the ingredients personally to make the toner. Several factors influence the appearance of my final print such as; paper selection, developer, fixer, and the toner, amongst others. I truly enjoy silver gelatin process because I have full control over the appearance of my final product.
Initially, Silver Gelatin prints are created by using a projector enlarger which are projected by using negatives taken by an analog camera. However, in this contemporary era, contact printing is much more effective and easier to create these beautiful silver gelatins.
Silver Gelatin Workshop Description:
Our introductory Black & White workshop is designed to enable anyone to create beautiful Silver Gelatin prints right from the darkroom. The hands-on workshop will take you through working with negatives, Beseler Dichro 45s Enlarger adjustment and focus, paper types, safe lights, proper exposure, contrast control, B & W chemistry, wet processing, and washing and drying your own Silver Gelatin prints. We will teach you printing techniques, tools and their uses, manipulation techniques to achieve certain results.
Discover your inner Ansel Adams and learn some photo history while making unique and personal art of your won. The primary focus of this workshop will be the creation of outstanding photographs primarily in a film-based workflow. It is designed for anyone with an interest in using photography as a method for creating images that are personally expressive.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Who Should Attend: Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs
What You Should Know: Basic knowledge of photography
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
Workshop includes: Enough photo paper and chemistry to make 3-4 8” x 10” prints.
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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.
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This is a contact printing process, so your image is as big as the negative being used.
Requirements: Already developed film negatives (35mm, 120, or 4 x 5)
Please contact Us for more information about Silver Gelatin Workshops.
Email tennismohan@aol.com or call (310) 944-2625.