It all happens in the darkroom.
Diminishing, but not dead. The darkroom has been a photographic staple throughout the 20th century that is still utilised by few photographers, those that appreciate and lust for the tactile process to create their final images.
I am no different. I have chosen to create my images by hand and optically, rather than digitally as is common today.
Why do I do this? Why do I deal with the extra cost, time and effort all just to end up with prints that could replicated digitally? The artisanal nature of the process is the simplest summary. Ensuring I create each image, that no two images are the same as they would be if created by computers. It's the same reason people seek out mechanical watches, manual cars or handcrafted jewellery.
Each image has a part of me and my process distilled into it.
The image capture and printing process also ensures archivability, as examples exist that are over 100 years old and show no signs of wear that used the same process.
Silver gelatin fibre-based printing uses archival materials and processes, those sought out by museums and collectors for their uniqueness and archivability.
The video on this page showcases my unique process, used to handcraft all of my images.
Every single print I produce is hand made using traditional darkroom methods and to a museum quality of archival standards. The process is incredibly time consuming compared to the click and print options available through computers, but that wouldn’t sit as well with me from both an artistic and holistic standpoint.
All prints are run as open editions. This is contrary to the artificial limited editions that dominate the fine art landscape, all in an effort to manufacture scarcity and drive prices higher. All prints are numbered and signed, but with an open edition my aim is to make every image accessible to those who wish to enjoy it, not just those with the deepest of pockets. If JK Rowling on published 250 copies of Harry Potter when she could publish as many as people wanted to enjoy, what good would that have done for the world? At the end of the day, I find it more morally acceptable to let those who want to enjoy a work enjoy it, whilst still making sure I can live from my work, even if modestly, rather than artificially inflating prices.
All prints are sold as print only, however if assistance is required to frame an image, this can be arranged.
If you wish to view prints in person, a time can be made by contacting me directly.