These pictures of the final class of lab techniques presented by Mr. Chauncey Bayes, photography genius, showed us for my 187 lab class. We were creating a cyanotype wherein you place objects on a photosensitive material and wait for the light to expose it. After 10 minutes of direct overhead sun, the material is rinsed in water and hydrogen peroxide. Finally, a cobalt blue material is produced with white spots where the objects were. It was so much fun to make!
The class is absolutely one of my most favorite photography classes I think I'll ever take. Not only did Chauncey teach us an incredible amount of knowledge to help us hone photography as an artisan but he made it fun at the same time. The passion he conveys while teaching is inspiring. I loved photography before, but now I am in love with photography and keeping the craftsmanship side of it alive. I want to honor my new found respect for the field by practicing and passing on the techniques I learned in class. Chauncey is an amazing teacher! He helped me understand the zone system, a task I thought impossible. Even after explaining for 2 hours he did not lose faith that I would comprehend it at some point. I will be forever grateful for your patience and ability to spread the word of analog!!
Below is Shane, fellow 187er/180er, after our cyanotype was done. Just thought it was a funny mix of things to be holding/doing. Hopefully, the lack of model release won't be an issue. ;)
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