Photograms
A photogram is a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material. Such as, photographic paper and then exposing it to the light. The usual result is a negative shadow image that shows variations that depends upon the transparency of the objects used. Ana Atkins used a similar technique like this to create images like these- by developing them in the light and fixing them in water.
To create a photogram firstly, you choose a range of objects which you find will look most interesting on the paper. You arrange these objects on a piece of light-sensitive photographic paper. This is then exposed to light for a couple of seconds. The paper is then taken over to the wet area of the darkroom and then soaked in a series of chemicals.
To create a photogram firstly, you choose a range of objects which you find will look most interesting on the paper. You arrange these objects on a piece of light-sensitive photographic paper. This is then exposed to light for a couple of seconds. The paper is then taken over to the wet area of the darkroom and then soaked in a series of chemicals.
My Photograms
My first Photogram was a success. I used a range of different shapes to cover the majority of the black photographic paper. I specifically like how the tone changes at the bottom, from white to grey and then to black. This creates a mysterious atmosphere on the paper even though there isn't images of people.
If I could change one thing about this photo I would change the way I arranged the objects. For example I would arrange them so they were touching or overlaping. Creating different shapes. |
My second Photogram was also a success. On this image i didn't use as many objects- I did this to try and get a simple effect. I specifically like how the two objects overlap and look as if they are connected-almost creating a unique shape.
If I could change one thing about this photo I would change some of the objects I used to make the Photogram look completely different from my first one. As both photograms are too alike. |