Gain time access to my studio and kit depending on your alternative photography project. Studio works primarily as my personal workspace, open access will be available on selected days.
I will be present on the day to induct and answer any questions but you will be working independently, with prior knowledge of the chosen process and / or you have previously attended one of my workshops and feel confident working by yourself (see workshops section if you need to learn first) . There will be guides available on how to use the equipment and I will be there to induct you at the start.
There is private garden access for large prints with sunlight & daylight photoshoots.
You can choose from the following techniques:
WET collodion
6h access to the studio space.
All necessary materials & equipment for up to 5 plates.
Continuous fluorescent studio lighting kit.
Daylight garden access (11-3 pm is recommended for good exposures, subject to rain!)
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– Svedovsky camera in plate sizes: 8x10 inch, 5x7 inch, 18x24cm
* You can use a variety of plate thickness from thin tin to 4 mm glass. Currently available are 4mm black backed glass, 3mm clear glass in sizes 8x10 inch, 18x24 cm, 5x7 inch and 5x7 inch black tin.
I also have a limited number of red coloured glasses for experiments.
– Intrepid Camera 8x10 inch (18x24 cm plate size)
* Due to nature of the process bringing your own materials/mixing it with mine is not recommended. However you can bring your own complete set of materials if you need. Please mention it when booking.
You will need to allow time to wash your plates fully and varnish them on the day therefore I recommend a full day for this process.
Overtime: Each extra hour costs £50.* This is an advanced technique so you need to have prior experience to book this session. Need to learn it first? You can book into a workshop here
salt paper / van dyke / albumen
6h or 4h access to the studio space.
Access to Epson 3880 A2 Inkjet printer for Digital Negative & Giclée Printing (including a digital acetate to print on).
All necessary materials & equipment*
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Printing frame. Due to the cost of silver I recommend up to 8x10 size here.
Materials for up to three 8x10 prints are provided.
* I do not store liquid albumen (due to its horrendous smell!). If you use the traditional gloss process you may need to age it & bring your own / pre coat the sheets. Unlike glossy albumen printing where you need to mix up your albumen and allow it to ripen for a week, matt albumen can be mixed and used the same day. I have powder albumen and starch available, you can bring your own egg whites if you like. Bear in mind coating prints with albumen is a lengthy process and they need to dry before being ready to be sensitized.
* Overtime: Each extra hour costs £30.
NeNed to learn it first? You can book into a workshop here
cyanotype
6h or 4h access to the studio space.
Access to Epson 3880 A2 Inkjet printer for Digital Negative & Giclée Printing (including a digital acetate to print on).
Printing frames up to 40x50 cm & glass up to 100x70 cm.
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Chemistry if you plan to make very large prints such as 100x70 or life size impressions there will be an extra £50 charge for materials: chemistry and paper).
Large Bathtub access for washing.
Canson A3 & Fabriano B1 papers available
UV Lamp unit for prints up to 40x50 cm.
Self contained garden access for sunlight exposures.
You can book into a workshop here
LARGE FORMAT NEGATIVES & SILVER GELATINE CONTACT PRINTING
6h or 4h access to the studio space.
Access to flash & continuous lighting kit
4x5 inch hp5+ or fomapan film ( 5 sheets provided)
All necessary materials & equipment*
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Svedovsky camera in 4x5 size with fidelity holder
You can bring your own materials
Enlarger is only for medium format but you can do contact prints-printing frame available
I will provide RC paper for contact prints
You will need to allow time to wash your p[rints.
Overtime: Each extra hour costs £30.* You need to have prior experience to book this session. Need to learn it first? You can book into a workshop here
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ELECTRO-PHOTOGRAPHY
4h access to the studio space.
Access to Kirlian camera (9x13 cm contact printing size).
RC or FB photographic paper.
BW chemistry.
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> You can bring your own materials (electricity conductors).
* This is not a lengthy process, half day is sufficient to produce a number of prints.
* Overtime: Each extra hour costs £20.Need to learn it first? You can book into a workshop here
Mixed / OTHER TECHNIQUES
Enquire about anything else/ mixed techniques.
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* You have an access to:
– Indoor space – artist studio & my kit
– Outdoor space – private garden (for photoshoots and large scale print exposures such as cyanotypes).
– Large bathtub for bigger prints washing: cyanotype
* You can use the following equipment:
– UV lamp
– Epson 3880 A2 Inkjet printer for Digital Negative & Giclée Printing
– Contact printing frames up to 40 cm x 50 cm
– Svedovsky Camera 8x10, 5x7, 4x5
– Intrepid Camera 8x10 (18 cm x 25 cm)
> You can also bring your own materials*You can chose:
– 4 h access
– 6 h access
Working hours: 10.30 am – 9 pm -
If equipment gets damaged or chemistry contaminated, you may need to cover the cost of repair/replenishment. Instructions for use of the equipment will be provided.
Cancellation fee is 20% of your booking to cover my administrative costs.
You can reschedule 3 days in advance at no cost provided I have availability.
If you are making a large number of prints or very large sizes, contact me ahead of time to calculate extra materials costs.
You need to complete your printing process on the day including proper washing and drying. I have limited storage capacities – you can leave your varnished wet plates to dry or large format prints but this will be subject to available space.
Overtime: Each extra hour costs 50 GBP.
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Student’s discount 5%Discount for booking more day one day 5%
Enquire for multiple days bookings