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Level Two Photography Photograms 14th May 2015
PhotogramsWhat it is…
A photogram is a form of camera-less photography. A photogram is created by placing one or more objects on photographic paper in the dark, then exposing them to light.
The image is created by the object preventing, or diffusing the lights contact with the photographic paper allowing the objects shadow to be recorded on the paper.
How to…1. With only the safe lights on, place your light sensitive paper onto
the base of the enlargers.2. Arrange your objects on top of the light sensitive paper in any
fashion you want3. Once you are happy with your arrangement turn on the enlargers
light.4. Now you are ready to develop your paper. Place the paper in the
developing tray (exposed side up) and agitate (rock) the tray ensuring that it is fully and evenly submerged. Do this for 60
seconds.5. Remove the paper (with tongs) from the developer and allow it to
drip, before placing the paper in the stop bath. Again agitate the tray to ensure that it is fully submerged. Do this for 30 seconds.
6. Remove the paper (with tongs) and allow it to drip before placing the paper in the fixer tray, and agitate to start with. Do this for 5
minutes.7. Remove the paper (with tongs) and place the paper in the water
bath to wash any remaining chemicals off the paper. Do this for at least 5 minutes.
8. Place the paper on a drying rack and allow to dry.
Evaluate... Is the composition stimulating? Have you used a variety of objects? Was your photogram exposed correctly? Was your photogram developed correctly?
Level Two Photography Photograms 14th May 2015
How did you feel about the process? Different…Fun…Complicated…Boring… Why?
Would you do this process in the future? Why?
Further reading…
http://www.photograms.org/
Luis Nadeau, Encyclopaedia of Printing, Photographic and Photomechanical Processes New Brunswick, NJ (Atelier Luis Nadeau),
1989, and the related website, photoconservation.com
Gordon Baldwin, Looking at Photographs: A Guide to Technical Terms Los Angeles and London (J. Paul Getty Museum in association with the British
Museum Press), 1991
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