Jill Enfield’s Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes: Popular Historical and Contemporary Techniques (Alternative Process Photography)

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A Letter to Amazon.com Readers from Jill Enfields

Dear Amazon.com Readers:

I have been teaching historical photographic techniques, or alternative processes, for more than twenty-five years. The moment I started using these techniques, I realized that by adapting them, my work knew no bounds. Every project that I start leads me to the type of process that I feel is a perfect way to display my vision.

No matter your style of photography whether you are interested in landscapes, portraits, flowers, architecture, or something else entirely these processes are useful in continuing to interpret your image after the camera capture. Digital or film, it makes no difference. The process you choose is driven by the image, which leaves you open to ideas and discovery.

A darkroom is helpful, but not necessary, for most of the processes discussed in my book, Jill Enfield's Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes: Popular Historical and Contemporary Techniques. You will learn about the materials needed to set up a workspace, which chemicals to use and how to mix them properly and safely, and where to get all of the above, no matter where you live. The tactile process of using hand-applied emulsions and then watching the image appear is always a magical experience! My hope is that this book brings the magic to others.

Need inspiration? The work of 106 artists from all over the world is beautifully reproduced in the book. This is more than a mere how-to book; it is also a showcase of some of the best artists in the historical techniques genre.

I hope that you enjoy Jill Enfield's Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes as much as I have had enjoyed creating it.

Best wishes in creating your own magic,

Jill Enfield