This section is intended to describe the various photographic processes available to the photographer through the years in greater detail than contained in the various "pop-up" windows used throughout this site for a quick reference.
Generally, the "photographic process" is thought to be the more recent and current silver-gelatin process. There were, however many other processes, generally described as the "alternative photographic processes".

ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES

Unless otherwise noted with the description, the information on the alternative photographic processes in this section was taken from a compilation by Gordon J. Holtslander, (Holtslander@sask.usask.ca), based on Arnow's "Handbook of Alternative Photographic Processes" and Crawford's "Keepers of the Light".

The purpose of this outline is to introduce the novice to the field of alternative photographic processes. Alternative photographic processes are usually considered to be any photographic process that does not use the methods and technology of current silver-gelatin materials. This is not meant to be used as a guide to alternative process work, but as an introduction only.

DISCLAIMER

This document is provided as a free service to the general public. The information presented in this document is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Neither the authors cited in this document nor the University of Saskatchewan warranty any of the information presented in any way. Exposure to many of the chemicals sited and exposure to ultraviolet light are potentially hazardous. Use appropriate caution when handling all chemicals. Assume all are hazardous unless you know otherwise.

For additional information on photographics processes see "Processes, styles and movements in photography" from "A History of Photography", by Dr. Dr. Robert Leggat FRPS.

The buttons on the left relate to the various photographic processes and by clicking on the buttons a brief description of the relevant reference book will be displayed in this frame.