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Daguerreotype
The Daguerreotype is considered to be the first photographic process that was publicly available. This process was developed by Louis Daguerre, and it was used in the late 1830s. This Daguerreotype is of Dr. Isaac A. Pennypacker, 1850. Citation: Staff. “A Brief History of Photography.” Collection at Pennypacker Mills, Montgomery County PA, www.montgomerycountypa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29994/History-of-Photography. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024. -
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5. Wet Plate Process
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Printing-Out Paper Processes: Salted Paper Print
The Printing-Out Processing is a photographic process that does not use chemical development. Generally, the steps include a wash, a toning, and a fixing. UV rays are the catalyst. This 1860 salted paper print of Andrew Johnson uses the Printing-Out Process. Citation: Whitehurst, Jesse Harrison. “[Andrew Johnson, Half-Length Portrait, Seated, Facing Left].” Library of Congress, 1 Jan. 1860, www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2004672615/. -
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6. Carbon Process
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Wet Plate Processes: Tintype
The Wet Plate Process uses a glass negative and not a paper negative. This process brings a sharp and clear details to the final product. It was discovered by Frederick Scott Archer in 1851. This tintype of an unidentified Union soldier is an example of a Wet Plate Process. Citation: Unknown. “[Unidentified Soldier in Union Uniform and Slouch Cap with Infantry Insignia Holding Revolver to Chest].” The Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/item/2010648925/. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024. -
American Ivorytype Process
The American Ivorytype Process is the combination of a painting and photograph. The discovery of this process is often associated with Frederick A. Wenderoth. Generally, this process was not that popular, and it is time consuming to create. Citation: Staff. “American Ivorytype Process.” The Historic New Orleans Collection, 1869, www.hnoc.org/virtual/daguerreotype-digital/american-ivorytype-process. -
Carbon Print
The Carbon Process uses a gelatin layer that is coated with a UV sensitive pigment of carbon. When the negative is exposed to the gelatin, it can be washed away, and an image will form. Alphonse Louis Poitevin created this process in 1855. This King of the Carnival image is from 1874, and it is an example of the Carbon Process. Citation: Staff. “Carbon Process.” The Historic New Orleans Collection, www.hnoc.org/virtual/daguerreotype-digital/carbon-process. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024. -
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Glass Positive: Latern Slide
The Glass Positive Process is when glass is used to create a photographic negative. The process can be used to create a positive also. This Lantern Slide is an example of this process. Citation: Collection, McKinight. “Lantern Slides: An Historical Technique.” Omeka RSS, apps.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/exhibits/show/caulfield/lantern-slides--an-historical-. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024. -
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Platinum Process
The Platinum Process uses salts with either Palladium and/or Platinum. The unique aspect of this process is that it will produce an expansive tonal range. The art photographic community generally used this process because of its artistic renderings. This print of John Marin in 1911 is an example of this process. Citation: Walker, Joan. “Platinum Prints.” Platinum Prints, 1911, www.nga.gov/research/online-editions/alfred-stieglitz-key-set/practices-and-processes/platinum-prints.html. -
Bromoil
The Bromoil and Bromoil Transfer Process begins with making a print. It will need to dry and then re-wet and then dried again. After the seconding drying, it needs to be submerged into a bleach bath. Additional steps need to occur to get the desired results. This Bromoil of a Moorland Cottage is an example of this process. Citation: https://special-collections.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk -
Gelatin Silver: Kodachrome
The Gelatin Silver Developing-Out Paper Process was created by Peter Mawdsley in 1873. The distinguishing factor of this process is that it did not use UV light to expose the image, but it used chemicals. Citation: Unknown. “Kodacolor and Kodachrome.” Kodacolor and Kodachrome | The Printed Picture - A Survey of the Process, benson.readandnote.com/videos/kodacolor-and-kodachrome. Accessed 20 Mar. 2024. -
Cyanotype Process
The Cyanotype Process was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1841. The process uses a paper negative, and the image has a blurry and soft appearance. The bright blue tones make a stunning image. This leaf Cyanotype was created by the author. Citation: Staff. “Historic Photographic Processes in a Nutshell.” Historic Photographic Processes in a Nutshell | Denver Public Library History, 4 Feb. 2016, history.denverlibrary.org/news/photos/historic-photographic-processes-nutshell.