Ellie Young

Pure inspiration volume 2 and typewriter

Pure Inspiration, volume 2: Colour – Got yours yet?

Discover how 140+ artists bring colour to traditionally monochrome processes. This book explores pigments, chemistry, layering, and experimentation through real working examples. From anthotypes and cyanotypes to hand-coloured, gum bichromates, and hybrids, each print includes insights into methods and creative choices. A rich source of both inspiration and practical learning.   Pure Inspiration #2: Colour “Both the Pure Inspiration books are must-haves at the very least in digital form, not … Read more

The idea was born during the experiments later published in the volume PURE INSPIRATION #1 of Alternative Photography.

Pure Inspiration books

Pure Inspiration emerged unexpectedly from our Calendar & Journal event. The idea stemmed from a desire to preserve the beauty of entries beyond the year’s end. The theme, Composites, encouraged experimentation, resulting in stunning artworks that blended multiple techniques that seemed to spark creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newcomer, this book will inspire you to explore alternative photography and unleash your own creativity.   Pure Inspiration #2: … Read more

The Colour calendar is available on Lulu

Colour calendar

Our Colour-themed calendar features 12 beautiful alternative photographic prints in alternative photographic processes. 12 images were selected in our yearly calendar event to brighten your wall.   Colour in alternative photographic processes calendar – works for any year Ships ANYWHERE – buy from Lulu: Order calendar from Lulu – works for ANY year We print the calendar with both Lulu and Etsy to be able to deliver as locally as … Read more

gold street studios workshop and gallery

Gold street studios have a Gallery space and also hold workshops and workshops are open internationally. Address: 700 James lane Trentham East Victoria Australia Email: ellie@goldstreetstudios.com.au Telephone: 0414950352 Website: www.goldstreetstudios.com.au gold street studios workshop and gallery provide an inspirational resource for photographic image makers offering workshops to inspire, challenge and educate. The workshops attract local, interstate and international participants wishing to understand and enjoy the art, craft and science of … Read more

Ellie Young

Ellie Young

From: Trentham East, Victoria, Australia.
Shows: Albumen prints, Ambrotypes, Carbon prints, Gum bichromates, Salt prints, Wet plate collodions.
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The Salt print manual by Ellie Young

The Salt Print Manual

The salt print was first photographic process on paper, but it’s still in use today. In Ellie Young’s practical manual you will learn how to make salt prints in clear and jargon-free language.