photographs without negativesthe photo paper and exposing it in the darkroom. your choice of objects...
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photographs without negatives
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A Photogram does not require a camera or a negative. It is made by placing objects directly on the photo paper and exposing it in the darkroom. Your choice of objects and their arrangement create unique one of a kind prints.
Hannah L. Shanks, 2011
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The Kiss, Man Ray 1922
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Hints:
1. Your choice and arrangement of objects creates meaning.
2. The object’s shadow is white; the exposed paper is black.
3. Objects that are opaque (do not let light through) will make hard “shadows.” Objects that are transparent or semi-transparent will let light through (creating an x-ray effect).
4. More opaque objects may require more exposure to get light through (just like a “dense” negative).
5. Objects that lay flat on the paper create hard edges; 3-dimensional objects create blurred edges.
6. Moving objects during parts of the exposure can create overlapping and blended elements.
7. Test strips will help determine exposure and time in developer (at least a minute, but you can go up to three minutes). Make sure you are getting minimum black.
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Objects with transparency and unique shapes work well. Arrange objects deliberately or randomly.
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Try layering or overlapping objects for effect.
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Move objects at different stages of exposure to create the illusion of movement or animation.
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Look for intricate patterns in natural things. A photogram can record shapes and textures, just like an X-ray.
Soap Bubbles, Berenice Abbott, 1945
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You can show an action and tell a story in your photogram.
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C C H S S t u d e n t E x a m p l e s F a l l 2 0 1 2
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Water by Abby Cottrill, 2012
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Lace by Abbey Ojemann, 2012
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Leaves by Alana Gushue, 2012
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Falling Feathers by Emma Reichheld, 2012
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Vinyl by Julian Hochmuth, 2012
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Puzzle by Luke Cogliano, 2012
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Lightbulbs by Natalie Hobson, 2012
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Assignment:
You must create TWO photograms.
For your first, focus on design: ★ transparency ★ reflection ★ arrangement ★ layering ...and so on. Choose the most interesting objects or substances you can find. Experiment!
For your second photogram, focus on creating meaning: ✴ stage a scene ✴ use an object or objects
meaningful to you ✴ say something about an issue--
something you want to see in the world or something that bothers you
Untitled, Heinz Hajek-Halke, 1950