About the Course
Learn the basics of salted paper printing, a historic process invented in 1839, that uses a salt solution and silver nitrate painted onto paper and exposed with UV lights. Students will send photos to the instructors to have digital negatives made before the first class. $40 materials fee paid to instructors at first session. More info: paigebf@starpower.net or christopher.gumm.photography@gmail.com. Minimum Age 18
Students should have experience in: Alt Process Survey, Introduction to Large Format, Digital Negatives. After completion of this class, we encourage taking: Advanced Platinum/Palladium Printing, Printing Big, Manipulating Historic Process Prints
Your Instructor
Christopher Gumm
Christopher originally started taking photos his senior year of high school when he needed an elective course to fill his schedule, and was captivated by the balance of artistic expression and the technical components of capturing light. As an Aerospace Engineer, he brings a technical approach to his processes that allow for a more controlled workflow while also creating an space to explore creatively. Christopher's passions in photography are focused around bending and capturing artificial light along with exploring the outdoors. Once the image is captured, however, the final part of the process is printing the scene to honor the fleeting yet frozen moment in time.