Rosemary Horn

Anthotypes - The Complete Guide

Anthotypes – The Complete Guide to Making Photographs with Plants and Sunlight

All you need to know about anthotypes – NOW AVAILABLE BOTH AS PAPERBACK, COILBOUND PAPERBACK and EBOOK! – expands the original publication into a more complete technical and educational reference. Building on several years of continued testing, teaching, and revision, this edition addresses chemical, material, and process-related questions that could not be fully covered in an introductory format.   Edition 2 of the “how-to” book on anthotypes by Malin Fabbri … Read more

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

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How to make a good printing frame – tips and ideas

Making your own printing frame is not difficult; a basic one can easily be made, a printing frame with a hinge back may require a little bit of skill and some tools. Here are four six (send in yours and it will be even more!) tips and ideas… Picture frame with glue clips Malin Fabbri uses an ordinary picture frame when all hinge-back frames are full and holds it together … Read more

Contact print frame from John Brewer

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

Rosemary Horn Photsynthesis

Rosemary Horn

Rosemary Horn is a New Zealand photographer making nature prints using environmentally friendly processes such as Anthotypes and Photosynthesis. From: Nelson, New Zealand. Shows: Anthotypes and Photosynthesis. Rosemary Horn is from New Zealand and currently living in Nelson, New Zealand. She completed a degree in design majoring in Photography at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand. Textiles is also an area of significant interest which also informs her work. During … Read more