Hello from Illinois

[AaronBurger]

I'm about to graduate this May from Southern Illinois University with my degree in photography. While some of my fellow students spend their time in digital, I can't get enough of the experience of making photographs with wet chemistry. My love for analogue began when I learned the zone system and found out how I can chart my film density to gain an intelligent control over my exposure and development. When the time came around that Acutol disappeared, I began mixing my own film developer from powdered chemicals, and at that point I knew that no matter what happens to the film industry, I want to continue making analogue images.

I realize that if I end up becoming a commercial photographer, I may have to invest in digital technology to make a living, but I'll never stop shooting film, even if it's during my own free time.

 

[Drew B.]

Welcome from New England. The way I see it, you only need to go digital is when the client demands it... and with me, thats only for proofs.
drew

 

[Dave Wooten]

Welcome and how are things down in Little Egypt?

I believe there is or was a professor there who has written and published on alternative processes? Platinum. Also a fine photographer...

 

[papagene]

Welcome from western Mass. You are among like-minded people here at APUG.
Looking forward to seeing some of your images.

gene

 

[Konical]

Good Evening, Aaron,

Good to have another Illinoisan here on APUG. Welcome.

Konical

 

[dlin]

Welcome from Indiana. Hopefully, at least some of your future clients will appreciate the distinct beauty of traditionally made photographs.

All the best,
Daniel

 

[copake_ham]

Aaron,

Welcome from NYC.

Glad you finally found us after four years at University!

We will keep you on the "straight and narrow" with "real" photography - even if the d****** dark side makes you use pixels in order to eat every day!

 

[CGross]

Aaron, welcome from Cincinnati Ohio. APUG is a great place.
Good luck after graduation, wish you all the best.
Cody

 

[coriana6jp]

Welcome aboard from Japan. I lived in Carbondale for a couple of years, before I transfered to another University.

Gary

 

[light leak]

Welcome Aaron from northern IL.

Jonathan

 

[Robert Kerwin]

Welcome from New Mexico! I spent a couple years in central Illinois (Champaign-Urbana area) before moving to Albuquerque in '04. Good luck in your soon-to-be career and enjoy your film and chemistry--there's just no substitute.

- Robert

 

[Chazzy]

Welcome, Aaron. I grew up near Springfield, so I know where you are. Keep on having fun with real photography!

 

[Dave Wooten]

Soy Bean Capital of the World

Decatur, Illinois here---Macarthur High School

Now in Nevada

 

[Chazzy]

Decatur, Illinois here---Macarthur High School

Wow, do you know where Mt. Auburn is? That's where I grew up--northern Christian County.

 

[Dave Wooten]

Wow, do you know where Mt. Auburn is? That's where I grew up--northern Christian County.

Yes...

 

[Christopher Walrath]

Welcome, Aaron. 350 miles to the east, you'd be in heaven.

 

[AaronBurger]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!

Welcome and how are things down in Little Egypt?

I believe there is or was a professor there who has written and published on alternative processes? Platinum. Also a fine photographer...

Don't think he still teaches at SIU anymore. Dan Overturf, a photography teacher here has been playing with Platinum printing lately though. I believe the person you are thinking of taught him the process, but I'm not entirely sure and the name doesn't come to mind.

 

[Dave Wooten]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!



Don't think he still teaches at SIU anymore. Dan Overturf, a photography teacher here has been playing with Platinum printing lately though. I believe the person you are thinking of taught him the process, but I'm not entirely sure and the name doesn't come to mind.

Just googled I think it was Gary P. Kolb,

Kolb, Gary P. Photogravure: A Process Handbook. Carbondale and Edwardsville: Southern Illinois University Press, 1986.