Alyssa McKenna

Alyssa McKenna photographer

Having completed her BA at Montana State University, Alyssa McKenna pursues alternative photography and shows her Chemigrams, Chrysotypes, Gum and Mordancages.
From: Bozeman, Montana, USA.
Shows: Chemigrams, Chrysotypes, Gum and Mordancages.


Alyssa McKenna is a Colorado native completing her BA in Film and Photography at Montana State University. Alyssa McKenna is passionate about the arts as visual ways of expression and communication, specifically photography. Her areas of photographic interest are alternative processes and the experimental black and white darkroom.

“Photography’s ability to combine and explore countless mediums and subjects ensures my curiosity will be on its toes for the many years ahead.”

More about Alyssa McKenna:

Books on chrysotypes
Chrysotype: A Contemporary Guide to Photographic Printing in Gold by Leanne McPhee

Chrysotype: A Contemporary Guide to Photographic Printing in Gold

by Leanne McPhee

An affordable way to produce permanent prints in gold. By using film or digital negatives, striking hand-coated prints can be created.
 

The Chrysotype Manual: The Science and Practice of Photographic Printing in Gold

The Chrysotype Manual: The Science and Practice of Photographic Printing in Gold

by Mike Ware

10 of 10   Rated 9,9 – based on 12 votes

Intended for advanced practitioners of the photographic arts.
 
 
 
Recommended reading - Learn more about Gum bichromates
Gum Printing: A Step-by-Step Manual, Highlighting Artists and Their Creative Practice

Gum Printing: A Step-by-Step Manual, Highlighting Artists and Their Creative Practice

by Christina Z Anderson

A step-by-step description of the gum printing process and showcases of artists’ works ranging from monochrome to colorful and from subtle to bold.

Technical Guide to Gum Printing by Calvin Grier
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Technical Guide to Gum Printing

by Calvin Grier

A 5-part series perfecting the gum bichromate process. For the advanced gum bichromtes artist.

Gum bichromate book

The Gum Bichromate Book: Non-silver Methods for Photographic Printmaking

by David Scopick

Step-by-step guide to gum bichromates.
 

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