Alternative Process photography project

Phezult (Phezult@aol.com)
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 07:09:32 -0500 (EST)

Greetings All! I am a senior at Champlain Valley Union High School in
Hinesburg, Vermont. One the requirements for graduation is to complete a
project that consists of thrity hours of work and a ten page paper. I have
chosen the topic of alternative process photography, specifically the
cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown and the Kwik printing processes. Since the people
on this listserve have an extensive knowledge I would like you to respond to
some questions I have. This interview will be used as a resource for my
paper. I appreciate any response to my questions. Thank you very much for
your time.
Jason Mohler

Here are the questions.

What advice can you offer someone like me who is just starting out?

What guidelines do you set for yourself when taking a photo that you intend to
print using the cyanotype process?

In my experience of printing with the cyanotype process, I found that the
contrast was extreme. How do you achieve the mid-range tones of blue?

What criteria do you use to judge an alternative process final print?

Have you ever combined processes?

If yes, which processes?

What was the result?

What pointers could you give to someone attempting to combine processes?

How often do you work with each alternative process you use?

Do you have one process that you specialize in? Which one?

What experience do you have with the Kwik Printing process?

What experience do you have with the Van Dyke Brown process?