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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Mike Harris

Looking for creative photography ideas? Here’s how I made a cyanotype print at home

Three images: The original mono photograph, the negative, and the blue cyanotype .

When it comes to creative photography ideas, making a cyanotype print always makes me feel a little like I’m back at school – but in a good way. It’s practical, a bit messy, and you end up with something to take home. It’s also a great entry point into the world of printing and developing.

The cyanotype printing process dates back to the Victorian era where it was discovered by scientist and photography pioneer, Sir John Herschel.

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