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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

Art and Artist is published for our 25th anniversary on the 8th of April 2025

Alternative Photography: Art and Artists, Edition 2

Alternative Photography, Art and Artists, Edition 1. The hardback version.

How to select a good printing frame – review of frames

A good printing frame can make or “break” a print, but should you splash out and get the top of the line, or should you scour the thrift stores and find a bargain? What works and what does not? Just to be very clear, we are not receiving any kick-back for writing about these frames; we recommend what we like. To keep this site independent, consider becoming a supporting member. … Read more

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

Paper basics: Buffering

In alternative photographic processes, the choice of paper plays a crucial role in achieving a good print as well as in the archival quality and longevity of prints. Buffered and unbuffered papers are terms often encountered in this context. Some processes are fine with buffered papers and, in some processes, buffering will ruin the print. Writer / Malin Fabbri Photography / Malin Fabbri and John Brewer Most art papers today … Read more

Meet the moderators of the AlternativePhotography.com Facebook group

Many of you (30 000 as of April 2021) are already members of the AlternativePhotography.com Facebook group. Meet the moderators – the heroes that keep the group on topic. In the past we tried forums running forums – that got littered with spam and an unmoderated group – same story, then volunteers stepped in and started moderating the AlternativePhotography.com Facebook group, now we can all enjoy a spam-free on topic … Read more