[alt-photo] Re: "Alternative" printing?

[Rene Hales]

All generalizations are dangerous including this one. (have forgotten who
said that)

I do both digital AND some alt processes (a fledgling in this are though I
am taking workshops and trying to learn). I unashamedly label my digital
work as Archival Inkjet Prints as do many of my friends living in this area
- some being highly regarded photographers with credentials. 

I recently sponsored an alternative processes show (with international
entries) and we clearly spelled out the processes that would be acceptable.
We had a wonderful response with many types of alt-photography represented.
It was an opportunity to educate the local community on the background of
photography and the exhibit was extremely well received.

I think we are feeling our way in the digital age. And, I don't hold it
against digital photographers who don't know the history of alt processes. I
think the categorizations and intent will become more clear. And, it is not
the process or the camera that makes a photograph, it is the photographer
and their vision.

Rene
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Paul Viapiano
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:29 PM
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Subject: [alt-photo] Re: "Alternative" printing?


Ugh...slippery slope here.

Unfortunately for digital printers the terms digital and inkjet take away 
the mystique of imagemaking, so they're always on the lookout for some term 
that camouflages the technique, at least that's my view. But "alternative", 
no way, not ever, at any time.

I think "pigment print" might be a good neutral moniker, but you have to be 
in the know to realize it means inkjet.

But when all is said and done, the image is really the thing regardless of 
process. I'm just hopelessly biased towards prints hand-crafted with blood, 
sweat and tears that have been printed by the photographer him/herself.

There's a lot more I'd like to say but will save it for another time.

Paul