Introduction to Alternative Processing in Photography

49 video lessons
10 hours and 24 minutes of class content
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In a world where most photos are captured digitally it’s good to remember the beauty of print and all of the creative options alternative processes have to offer. The history of printing photos introduces techniques and tools that can improve your eye in the field and open up doors to new perspectives. Fine artist and educator Daniel Gregory gives the steps needed to get you started in exploring the many formats out there. You’ll learn:

An overview of what alternative processing is and the many formats out there
How to create a digital negative
How to setup and test your curve
How to print a Cyanotype
How to create a Van Dyke Print
Chemistry, Safety and Developing techniques
Platinum and Palladium Printing processes

In this introductory course, you’ll be given the key elements to get you started in expanding your creativity and exploring alternative photographic processes.

Daniel Gregory

Daniel Gregory started his career working in the high tech industry.

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Introduction to Alternative Processing in Photography with Daniel Gregory is rated 5.0 stars by 11 students

Lani D. Apr 5, 2022

Thank you Daniel!
steph . Jan 27, 2021

Fantastic class. One of the best that I have taken on CL. I do hope that there will be an intermediate and advanced! There are so many other processes to discover.
James H J. Apr 30, 2020

I have been making platinum/palladium prints for about 1 year. This is the 3rd workshop that I have attended. The first two were one on one. Daniel has done a fantastic job of covering the material and explained the process it detail and easy to understand. This course is fantastic and highly recommend it.
Jane C. May 7, 2018

This class is one of the best I've taken anywhere! Highly detailed and easy to watch. I was making successful cyanotypes immediately and was able to refine the process by watching the video over again. Thanks Daniel!
Dior D. Jan 11, 2018

For a long time, I have read, studied and tried alternative processing, mainly Platinum/Palladium printing. I want to create longest lasting prints and may be share the info at Creative Live. But this presentation saved me many a hours. A few minutes into the lecture, I purchased the class and as the class progressed, I was extremely glad. Thank you Creative Live, thank you Daniel Gregory.
Karen G. Jan 9, 2018

Such an awesome class! So informative and presented in a way a that wasn't overwhelming! Thank you Daniel and Creativelive
Victoria H. Jan 9, 2018

This class is great! It covers everything you wanted to know about these alternative photo processes, and more that you didn't even know you wanted to know. I learned so much and am very glad to have it as a resource to look back at and review as I make digital negatives. I have many ideas now, and can't wait to get printing!
John H. Jan 9, 2018

So good to hear the info. I am glad to have more input into this, my favorite process! Bought this one and will gain a LOT from this!
Jessica . Jan 9, 2018

This class is awesome! It's packed full of detailed information that will get you on your way to creating prints! If you've been wanting to learn more about this topic, you can't go wrong purchasing this class!
Kerry S. Jan 9, 2018

Excellent class on Alt Process and fantastic bonus materials included with purchase!!! I have extensive digital printing and darkroom experience but haven't done much alt-process to date. This is perfect timing for me as I have several personal projects that I would like to re-visit using some of these techniques. Thank you Daniel!!!

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