ABOUT ME
I first became interested in Cyanotypes at university while studying alternative photographic processes, which quickly turned into a mild obsession when I found the photographic pioneer Anna Atkins was born in my home town of Tonbridge, Kent.
While a silhouette is fairly simple to print with cyanotype, images are much harder because of the limited tonal range. It requires a strict process and customised negatives, and even then slight variations in the chemistry, environment, and technique can massively impact the print. I've been working on these for a few years now, and finally have a process that gives me beautifully rendered images (almost!) every time.
I think what I love most about Cyanotypes is that each print is a completely unique and tangible object, rather than just another perfect copy of a digital image. Working with an analogue medium allows for more mistakes to creep in, which helps foster experimentation and greater creativity.
If you like what you see, please consider supporting me by buying a print or spreading the word. That way I can spend more time printing!
