“Red Maple” by Laurinda Bellew, Wiltshire, UK
Parts used: Leaves
Amount: Three large leaves
Extracted by: Mortar
Solvent: Tap water
Application: Brushing
Laurinda Bellew
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
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
Alternative Photography: Art and Artists, Edition 2
Alternative Photography, Art and Artists, Edition 1. The hardback version.
Poppy, breadseed (Papaver somniferum) anthotype by Laurinda Bellew
“Summer’s Echo” by Laurinda Bellew, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Parts used: Petals
Amount: Petals from two flower heads
Extracted by: Soaked in a closed jar for several days
Thinner: Tap water
Application: Brushing
Sir John Herschel tribute journal
The Sir John Herschel tribute journal is a daily planner and contains both pre-defined pages and blank pages for you to plan your year. The templates are there to help you focus on your art projects as well as get a balance with work, home and everything else that happens in life. The journal is a tribute to Herschel, who gave us many of our beloved alt. processes such as … Read more
In the press: WE ARE – The RPS Women in Photography Magazine, issue 10, March 2025. Feature on Malin Fabbri
Here is a wonderful feature from a great organisation. The Royal Photographic Society women group published this on International Womens’s day 2025. The group is open to women all around the world, make sure to join RPS Women in Photography. It is a real honor to be featured in “WE ARE – The RPS Women in Photography Magazine” and an added bonus was that the magazine was launched on the … Read more
Pure Inspiration, volume 1: Composites
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 1 … Read more
Composites journal – alternative processes
The composites of alternative photographic processes journal is a daily planner and contains both pre-defined pages and blank pages for you to plan your year. The templates are there to help you focus on your art projects as well as get a balance with work, home and everything else that happens in life. Composites journal – A fusion of moments, visions and techniques from 60 artists Inspirational journal featuring … Read more
Composite calendar – alternative processes
Our Composite calendar features 12 beautiful images in alternative processes. The calendar is undated and works for any year! Composite calendar – Works for any year Order from Lulu here “I am awstruck by the creativity of the images!” Any profits from sales go towards running this website and promoting alternative photographic processes. The artists included in the calendar Aindreas Scholz, UK. The Most … Read more