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Wet collodion image of a sake bottle

Say goodbye to cyanide: a less toxic approach to fixing wet collodion plates

Elizabeth Graves experiments with Waldack’s Formulas for Collodion Positives “Formula No. 1. For Dead-Whites” followed by a sodium thiosulfate fixer.

Categories Wetplate collodions

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery: Thoughts on Faux-Alt-Process Digital Images

Thoughts from Elizabeth Graves on why new digital imaging technology is often used to imitate the appearance of old, chemical photography.

Categories Open blog and essays

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