THE READING ROOM
Notes from the darkroom. Mostly about light.
NO. 031
How to Choose a Print for a Room You Haven’t Finished
Start with the light, not the sofa. The sofa will change; the window won’t.
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NO. 030
Why Every Picture Here Is So Perfectly Small
Written by someone who has been told to “make it bigger” more than once.
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NO. 029
Platinum, Silver, Pigment: What You’re Actually Buying
Three printing methods, explained without the chemistry lecture. Mostly.
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NO. 028
The Swan Who Wouldn’t Turn Around
Four mornings, one lake, a very uncooperative bird.
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NO. 027
Framing Your Subject Without a Fight
Mat width, glass, and the one argument every client has with their partner.
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NO. 026
A Short History of Ruined Test Strips
Every print starts as a stack of mistakes. Here are some of mine, labelled.
