Sue Ridge

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

12 beautiful prints made in tribute to Sir John Herschel illustrate the calendar.

Sir John Herschel tribute calendar

Our Sir John Herschel tribute calendar features 12 beautiful alternative photographic prints in honour of Sir John Herschel. From our Calendar & Journal event 12 images were selected to feature in our calendar to brighten your wall.   Sir John Herschel tribute calendar – works for any year Ships ANYWHERE – buy from Lulu: Order calendar from Lulu – works for ANY year “Very impressive!” – Wendy Currie We print … Read more

Cover image by Libby Mournement

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

Pure insspiration volume 1 cover

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

The cover is a collage composed of a photogravure layered with anthotype, cyanotype and kallitype by Jen Perena.

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

Anna Atkins tribute journal 2024 - Week starting Monday

Anna Atkins Journal – beautiful cyanotype journal

The Anna Atkins 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.   Anna Atkins tribute journal Anna Atkins tribute journal featuring 60 beautiful cyanotypes in honour of Anna Atkins. The … Read more