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Cyanotype Print Cameraless Photography. A series of prints made with cyanotype chemistry. In fact, I didn’t even use a camera. And the process, cyanotype emulsion on paper and things placed on top of that paper in the sun.
I learned how to make cyanotypes from Greg Rager at Cypress College. And this was all an attempt to become a better photographer
The Above Cyanotype was made with a 10 minute soak in the Southern California sunlight.
Cyanotype of woman 1910. And that’s all I know. This is a story coming out from a photograph.
In the first place, I took an alternative photography class with a fine photographer named Greg Rager. In fact, this class was held at Cypress College. And Greg asked us to find a print (not one of our own). Then, he asked us to learn as much as we can about this photograph.
That weekend i went to the Fairfax High School swapmeet. And I purchased a few old pictures from a vendor who only sold old pictures.
This picture stood out to me. And on the back of the picture, there is writing that reads “On deck of Fort Saint George returning”
By the way the photo you see here is a first attempt cyanotype print I made today. A few years later I am back at Cypress College. And Im taking another Alternative Photography class. This time with the brilliant Tony Maher.
So I am chasing this person in the photo again, And this time via Cyanotype and Anthotype printing.
This woman’s indicates she had access to money. And she is on a cruise ship. Lastly, I have found S.S. Fort Saint George postcards dated 1910. So this photo was probably taken around or just before the Spanish flu.
Why is she alone.
Im going to keep printing this photograph in the pursuit of better clarity.
Skateboarder Kristy Conner Anthotype Tumeric Print
This is the second Turmeric print, The difference is the emulsion application. Greg Rager taught me how to apply Cyanotype emulsion way back in his Alternative Photography class.
2021 02 07
First attempt Tumeric print
Made and emulsion from 91% alcohol and another with old Smirnoff vodka,
The 91% created an emulsion almost instantly. In contrast the old Smirnoff took a lot longer. So long I thought it wasn’t going to work.
Painted one Bristol with a light touch one coat. And painted the other paper with more care and coverage.
Print exposed about 2 hours from 12:15 until 3 pm. Slightly hazy day.
The emulsion application technique was less than ideal. I didn’t put enough emulsion on and I did no take care as to how I applied the emulsion.
