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Photograms:

A photogram is a negative image which is created by using a camera-less process. 

To begin with, I gathered objects that I thought would work well for my photograms. I then took my photographic paper and objects into the darkroom making sure that the photographic paper did not get exposed to any light by only opening the box containing the photographic paper in the darkroom. I then placed my photographic paper under the enlarger and placed certain objects in specific locations on the paper making sure that I used my photographic knowledge of the composition of the objects to make the image look good and successful to not just me, but viewers of the image.
Next, I changed the timer, which is how long the light on the enlarger is exposing the paper for, the longer the exposure time the darker the areas where the photographic paper was not covered by an object becomes. Once the paper has been exposed I then used the wet process to develop the image. Firstly, placing the undeveloped print into the developer for 2 minutes whilst being sure to constantly agitate the developer over the print by rocking the tray gently and carefully. Next, by using tongs, place the print into the stop for 10 seconds whilst constantly agitating. After that, I placed the print into the fixative for 1 minute whilst again, constantly agitating. Lastly, place the print into the wash for 5 minutes with the water flowing to get rid of any excess chemicals that may be on the paper still.
Once this wet process is completed, take the developed print to the dryer and feed the print through the dryer so that the print gets an even drying without any smears, potentially ruining the print.
I used this method for every photogram that I produced.
For the manipulated photogram print, I followed the method above but instead of placing the print into the developer I dipped a paintbrush into the developer and splattered the print with the developer to leave the print with a nice effect. 









REFER TO SKETCHBOOK FOR ANNOTATIONS

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