Survey: Non-mainstream photographic processes are… Name it!

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What is is called what we do? There are so many different way to describe it and that is perfectly fine, but it would be interesting to know what you say…


survey-graphicThis survey is a cooperated initiative of AlternativePhotography.com and DAP (Dutch Alternative Photography). The aim of this survey is to define non-mainstream photographic techniques and to collect data for defining various users groups. The motivation rose from the results of the study Alternative Photography Practices Worldwide. The study demonstrate, among others, unclear communication regarding non-mainstream photographic processes and the desire for long term sustainability in the field. The aspiration for this survey is assistance in achieving long term sustainability, by providing establishments in the field of non-mainstream photographic processes input for effective communication.
The questions we want to study are:

  • What do photography users consider as non-mainstream photographic processes?
  • What is the most suitable collective name for non-mainstream photography?
  • What are the different types of users groups?

Let us know what you think by filling out the survey here.


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