When I began shooting large format just a few years ago, I could not imagine where it would lead me. Although I've dabbled with silver gelatin printing, I was never able to get the results that I wanted, or never in a way that seemed, uh, sustainable.
With platinum printing, I feel I've found my home. It has all the satisfaction of a handmade product, the beautiful and subtle results I want, and it doesn't require an entire symphonic performance every time. (Not that the level of effort involved should ever be underestimated!)
I created this 5-minute video to share my enthusiasm for the process with those that may not have had the chance to experience it firsthand. I hope I have acquitted myself well.
This is the print I made in the video. Taken last spring in the city of Porto, Portugal from our hotel balcony. Ilford HP5+.
For more about my platinum palladium prints, and my printing collaboration with Austin Granger, please visit me here:
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Cheers!
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