30 Unique And Interesting Photos To Give You A New Perspective On Photography, As Shared On This FB Group

Quite a few processes require working with chemicals, which is another reason every step has to be carefully considered. (That’s also why it’s important to use necessary safety measures, such as wearing gloves and respirators, for instance.) Those who want to work with alternative photographic methods have to be familiar with certain chemical elements and how they work together.

Malin Fabbri suggested that anthotype, where you use plant pigments to set your photograph in, or cyanotype, which uses iron compounds, are some of the easiest ones to start with. “Both are mostly non-toxic (some plants can be very poisonous and there are certain chemicals that don't mix too well) but being careful they can be done at home, and even with kids. Good beginner processes, but trust me, you can be doing them for years and still learn new things.”

When it comes to the most difficult ones, she pointed out the Mordançage process as one of the most complex. “I would not start with this, since it requires a mask and gloves and a proper darkroom with good ventilation,” Malin said.

If pictures shared on the ‘Alternative photographic processes’ Facebook group got you interested in such processes, familiarize yourself with the glossary of terms on the topic, shared by the New York Public Library. And if you’d simply like to see more photography-related content, visit Bored Panda’s photography section and delve deeper into the beautiful world of visual art.