{"id":1891,"date":"2026-01-30T12:01:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/?page_id=1891"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:36:56","slug":"alternative-processes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/alternative-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Processes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-md  nfd-wb-features__features-15 is-style-nfd-theme-white wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a darkroom has enabled me to explore process more experimentally. Below are collections of work produced using different alternative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-xl nfd-gap-y-2xl wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded-sm wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/lith-prints\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004.jpg?resize=1024%2C687&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C687&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210115720_004-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1374&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e69f404 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/lith-prints\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1764\">Lith prints<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-balance wp-block-paragraph\">Lith printing uses very long exposure and development times, and a very dilute lithographic developer on photographic paper, to produce unique prints with a distinctive, almost archaic, appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded-sm wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002.jpg?resize=1024%2C830&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C830&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C623&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1245&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251220185026_002-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1660&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e69f404 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/expired-paper-prints\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1895\">Expired Paper Prints<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-balance wp-block-paragraph\">Printing onto expired photographic paper stock can produce hard to anticipate results, depending on the age and type of the paper and how it has been stored. This is an experimental process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded-sm wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/caffenol-prints\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001.jpg?resize=1024%2C818&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1890\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C818&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C613&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1226&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20260129194744_001-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1635&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e69f404 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/caffenol-prints\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1905\">Plant-based polyphenol Prints<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-balance wp-block-paragraph\">Polyphenol prints are developed in a simple mixture of organic, usually plant-based material, washing soda and vitamin C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded-sm wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/2102-2\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=1024%2C648&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2096\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=1024%2C648&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=768%2C486&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=1536%2C973&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260327152523_001.jpg?resize=2048%2C1297&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2e69f404 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/2102-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/studio55.org.uk\/currallphoto\/2102-2\/\">Plant-based Lith Prints<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-balance wp-block-paragraph\">An experimental process still being explored&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Setting up a darkroom has enabled me to explore process more experimentally. Below are collections of work produced using different alternative processes. Lith prints Lith printing uses very long exposure and development times, and a very dilute lithographic developer on photographic paper, to produce unique prints with a distinctive, almost archaic, appearance. 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