Alternative photography

For artists and photographers working in the alternative photography and processes. Magazine and articles, free galleries for artists and technical information on Argyrotypes, Bromoils, Chrysotypes, Cyanotypes, Digital, Gelatin silverprints, Gumbichromates , Gumoils, Infrareds, Kallitypes, Lithographs, Liquid emulsion, Pinholes, Platinum and Palladium, Polaroid sx-70, image transfers and emulsion lifts, Polymergravure, Saltprints and Vandykes.

Origins of Photography

The correspondence of W. H. Fox Talbot - a University of Glasgow project

Site dedicated to this early pioneer and his place in relationship to the other founders of photography

Platinium Printing

Principal resource for platinum printing, including the platinum & palladium chemicals and fresh ferric oxalate.

Platinum and palladium prints

Working methods of newly revised iron-based processes

Pinhole Photography

Pinhole Visions, The Art of Pinhole Photography Pinhole photography international news, calendar, exhibits of dozens of artists, directory of web sites, discussion list, learning resources, and more

The Pinhole Resource is the home of the Pinhole Journal and a source of books, cameras, and materials for the pinhole photographer

The Pinhole Gallery is dedicated to the fine art of pinhole photography in all its shapes and sizes.

Cyanotype

Cyanotype section of the'Alternative Photography site.

Cyanotype section of Mike Ware's site

Nice clear article from Mike Ware & Peter Bargh

Gum Bichromate Printing

Images & techniques from Hamish Stewart

Wet Collodion

Scully & Osterman Studio Leaders in the artistic revival of collodion photography

Studio Q, practitioners in wet-collodion & related processes

Wet-plate & ambrotype practioner from the UK

From the 'Making of America' collection in the University of Michigan, a downloadable version of this important early book, containing full working methods for wet-plate etc.

Albumen

Extensive site dedicated to all facets of albumen work

Downloadable and printable issue of this important early book

Large Format

Information exchange for large format photographers-at present not much activity showing

It does what it says

Repair, restoration and other engineering / technical services for the large-format photographer. An unusual and interesting site for those with a practical turn of mind

Technical

Access to 40,000 camera manuals and instruction books and a number of related services.

Resource of information on digital & film - contains vast assembly of film processing data.

All you ever wanted to know about Infrared photography but were afraid to ask.

Ed Romney is a specialist writer on camera repair, and former columnist in 'Shutterbug' magazine. He provides detailed advice ad guidance for those with an aptitude for DIY repair work, and supplies a wide selection of camera repair and other technical manuals.

Printing Techniques

Tim Rudman began his involvement with Photography in the 1960's whilst studying medicine in London. He taught himself to print in the darkroom and, with his distinctive style of Black and White printing, quickly gained some early recognition and publication. His work has been exhibited in over 50 countries around the world, gaining many top international awards.

The World of Lith Printing book by Tim Rudman

Highly comprehensive lith printing site, recommended.

Digital Imaging

Adobe own website for photoshop

The How-to Magazine for everything Adobe.

A range of corporate, product, and other technical information. Also the Canon Camera Museum, gateways to Canon's American and European sites and a selection of interesting, live webcams.

Digital imaging database

Photography Forums and Groups

Analog Photography Users Group

photography, printing, videography and lot more

Photo-Forum is a place for working photographers across the spectrum to bring images, ideas, photo stories, approaches and work in progress for supportive debate and criticism.

London Calling Photographers is a group of photographers from London. Members meet every fortnight, Wednesday evening, to discuss, propose projects and to host a session of "live critics" in which photos are actually criticized!

The forum for those that use Rodinal as a deodorant

Photographers

Fine art printing and Photography

Photographic Services, specialist supplies, consultancy and commissions

Chicago Portrait & Wedding Photograper

Metropolis - Ville en Mutation. From France

London based photographer and web designer

Magnum photography Photographers from the top flight Magnum agency

View dozens of galleries filled with photos from such undisputed photographic masters as Ansel Adams, Alfred Steiglitz, and Edward Weston - excellent site for master photographers and links.

Gallery of masterfully hand-crafted prints

Journals & Periodicals

Top quality quarterly

The one and only

Top end USA technique magazine

Printing Services

Silverprint's black and white darkroom

Badges to order (what's this doing in here? Ed.)

Photofusion is London's largest independent photography resource centre. We are unique for the breadth of our work and services, providing access to a full range of facilities including contemporary gallery space, darkrooms, ...

They love to print. Custom Business Cards, MiniCards, Postcards and Stickers

Suppliers

Main Agfa site

French fine-art photo material supplier

Specialist archival box manufacturer

UK-based manufacturer of films, papers and photographic chemistry. Very helpful site with lots of technical information on Ilford products.

Possibly the best art paper supplier in London

The last bastion in traditional equipment

A very comprehensive reference site. Vast amounts of technical information about Kodak products. Also a range of other support resources, discussion forums, and an online gallery.

Meopta factory site

Polaroid main site

Manufacturers of archival print-through sleeving

Highly specialised electronic darkroom equipment

Specialised toning and film processing chemistry

Tetenal main site

Hamburg based traditional paper film & chemistry distributor

Fine Art Papers Main site

Commercial Contacts

Photographic Courses & Photographic History

The LCC based in central London runs short professional training courses in photography.

The International Centre of Photography is a museum and a school dedicated to exploring photography as history, contemporary art, and at work in culture.

Photofusion aims to promote a ladder of educational opportunity through courses, workshops and seminars.

Zoom In is a popular, not-for-profit school for photography, enabling both individuals and community groups from the Greater London area to explore and engage with all aspects and all levels of photography.

large, very comprehensive site on photographers in photographic history up until 1920

An interesting and wide-ranging photographic website, as befits the reputation of this prestigeous British establishment. Useful technical section - particularly on photographic materials and conservation matters.

YM Photography Courses

Maurice Fishers ever expanding site of photographic nostalgia.

A milestone in photo evolution (or millstone depending on viewpoint)

Online Galleries

Exciting new gallery exhibiting cutting edge photography, paintings & prints for sale at affordable prices.

Web Design & Technical Support Services

Eyedea is a group of like-minded individuals who have gathered together their collective creativity to form an unbeatable one-stop-shop team who can fulfill all your multimedia needs in the fields of web design, animation, illustration and graphic design.