Photograms

Fellow students Kristin and Beccy very kindly showed me the

 processes behind making a photogram. 

Beccy and Kirstin in the college darkroom.

A photogram is a photographic image that is made by placing objects

 between light sensitive paper and a light source.

Items placed in enlarger

My first photogram `composition`

 But before continuing we have to ensure the darkroom remains dark during the course 

of exposure and development of photo paper ..................

Darkroom door sign!!

Kirstin working in the safe`red light` atmosphere required in the darkroom

After light exposure the paper has to go through

 a chemical process (developer, stop bath & fixer)

Kirstin developing her paper

(this is the most exciting stage as it`s the first glimpse you get of the image created!!)

My finished piece.............

 The areas of paper that received light when exposed appear darker 

and the parts that don`t receive light appear lighter.

This is a very simple but effective way to produce one-off images in the darkroom. 

The possibilities are endless and it`s so much fun!

Below is a link describing in more detail the process behind creating a darkroom photogram
http://www.slideshare.net/echurch1/photograms-and-darkroom-procedure-5146113

And I`ve added this link as an alternative way of producing photograms, one that can be used at home as it doesn`t require a darkroom and is chemical free!

http://content.photojojo.com/diy/how-to-make-a-chemical-free-darkroom/