Photographic Center NW

The Photographic Center NW is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. I have been teaching there for over 18 years, specializing in analog printing, hybrid processes such as digital negatives printed with historic processes & mixed media. Check the descriptions below for more information or check out their website: pcnw.org

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Photo I: Black & White Analog Summer

2022 

Photography I: Black & White is an introduction to traditional analog darkroom processes and manual camera operation. Students gain a basic understanding of black and white photography through exercises and assignments that emphasize fundamental camera and darkroom skills. The course introduces concepts of composition, emphasizes personal expression alongside technical development, and covers an introduction to history and philosophy of photography.

This course is designed for those who have little or no previous experience in photography and there is no prerequisite. Hands on demonstrations address darkroom procedures, film exposure and development, and basic printing techniques. During class there are lectures, slide shows, and print evaluations, as well as group darkroom time with opportunity for students to print with the instructor's supervision. Each week students are expected to make new photographs, develop their own film, and print photographs using the techniques discussed in class.

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Texture: An Exploration through Lith Printing Summer 2022

Moments captured in images often have an impression of texture – physically, emotionally. So, how can we give expression to that texture in a photograph? There are many ways: choice of film, print size, depth of field, but what about beyond that? There are several alternative processes that bring their own textural qualities. In this class we will explore two such processes, lith printing. Lith adds texture and color via it’s characteristic chemical reactions. Once mastered, this process can be exploited to give more or less texture to suit the expression. Join Gina White this summer

as she introduces you to these amazing, versatile processes and learn to apply them in your own work.

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Methods In Alt Process III- A Project Class

Spring 2022

There are more options available to photographers today than ever before. Today, we can blend modern day techniques and a rich history of methods, mediums, and processes in ways that were often not easily accessible to photographers. There has also been a resurgence in the interest of the more traditional and alternative processes, as photographers and artists look to reintroduce their subtle hand into the creation of their work in ways that differ from our modern approaches to photography and the printed artifact.

This class builds on the skills, experiences, and processes learned through Methods in Alternative Process I & II. It is an opportunity for students to sharpen these skills and explore the processes more fully. Through work on a chosen process, students will hone their workflow and customize their process to apply to their own work.

Students will have the opportunity to further explore processes such as Cyanotype, VanDyke, Kallitype, Platinum, SIlver, and Lith. Learn to research, test, and troubleshoot chosen variables and options within these processes. Through discussion, critique, and exploring contemporary alt-process work, students will learn methods and means for applying new aspects and techniques to their own work with intention to enhance their expression.