Making photographic prints by hand involves the use of traditional darkroom processes to make a silver gelatin print as opposed to digitally printed images which use computer software in combination with computer hardware to create an output.

The former is a very hands on, tactile process in which the photographer must have an intimate knowledge of materials and how they best respond. This is reflected in the level of craftsmanship expressed in making traditional prints and becomes part of a very individualistic style, creating a unique personal signature in a photographer’s work.

These silver gelatin fibre based prints have a baryta base that accentuates the perception of image depth, tone and luminosity compared to today’s commonly used plastic coated papers. Fibre based prints have been in existence long enough to have a proven track record of image stability.

My hand printed black and white photographs are dry mounted onto oversized museum board. 11x14 inch photographs are mounted onto boards 16x20 inches. 16x20 inch photographs are mounted onto boards 22x26 inches. They are shipped flat, without window mounting or framing.