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Platinum Printing in the 21st Century

October 19 – 21, 2012 Camden, Maine Tuition: $750 Workshop Application (PDF)

The 21st century has created opportunities for photographers in all formats, film or digital, to make platinum prints. In this workshop you will work with both the traditional and the NA2 platinum/palladium printing processes. Covered topics will include: paper choices, image color, contrast controls, basic hand coating methods, use of step wedges and masking techniques. With this workshop a first-time platinum printer will have the knowledge to make platinum prints in their own darkroom. The more experienced platinum printer can use this workshop to build their skill set and problem-solve printing issues.

Students should bring negatives (4x5 to 8x10) or a CD of high quality scans. We will use Pictorico or Inkpress mediums to print negatives. The emphasis of this workshop is on making the platinum print so we will be using pre-determined curves and not individualizing curves for your home printers.

Students will supply their own platinum printing kit. When you register I will send you information regarding these kits. Contact me before purchasing if you are uncertain which kit you will need. Each kit will allow you to make approximately 25 – 35 8x10 prints. Paper and developers will be provided.

This workshop provides both a great introduction in the art of platinum printing as well as an opportunity for the more experienced printer to hone their technique. With plenty of one-on-one guidance and a focus on making prints, this workshop is guaranteed to build your skills as a platinum printer.