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Book Review: Alternative Photographic Processes by Christopher James
At first glance one could be excused for thinking that Christopher James’ book on “Alternative Photographic Processes” is just a reference book. It is true that this is exactly the kind of book that the postman hates. Its spine is almost 4cm thick. It runs through...
The Art of Recycling Polaroid Cartridges (Part One)
The Art of Recycling Polaroid Cartridges (Part One) As with many of you, I am trying to make the best of the time I have due to social distancing. I’ve been cleaning, organising paperwork, doing admin and catching up on all the things...
Book Review: Andre Kertesz – The Polaroids
Many of us find our daily routine interrupted by world events. For those of us who are stuck at home, I thought that this might be a good time to reflect on the work of other photographers.My first review is of Hungarian born Andre Kertesz who made his last great...
Social Distancing? Photo Projects to Do at Home!
Social Distancing? Photo Projects to Do at Home! These days are crazy. It seems like the world is on hold! But you don’t have to put your camera on hold. Some people are overwhelmed with new expectations – how to manage the kids’ i-learning...
Choosing the Winners of the SGC International Women’s Day Giveaway!
Team member Amy van Veen recently suggested that we do something to celebrate International Women’s Day, something fun— maybe a giveaway? What a fantastic idea, we thought! So, we posted on our FaceBook and Instagram accounts, looking for women film...
Photoklassik International is now SilvergrainClassics
PhotoKlassik International is now SilvergrainClassics! By Charys Schuler 2020 seems to be a good year for new beginnings: a new decade, new developments throughout the film industry, and a new name for our print journal about the entire world of analog...
Expolaroid 2020 is Calling for Entries
Expolaroid 2020 is Calling for EntriesBy Amy van VeenWith the aim of supporting instant photography, the French association, “Expolaroid,” is calling for your participation in April!Since 2013, the association has organized an annual event called...
Plastic Fantastic – shooting the Holga 120N
Plastic Fantastic - shooting the Holga 120N By Chris Chinnock I am as prone to Gear Acquisition Syndrome as the next person - who hasn’t lusted after a shiny whizzbang piece of kit, gradually convincing yourself that this essential addition to your arsenal...
A Morning with Jeanne Adams at Point Lobos
A Morning with Jeanne Adams at Point Lobos: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams & Edward Weston By Charys Schuler When Marwan El Mozayen and I were invited to visit our friend and SilvergrainClassics contributor Manuello Paganelli in Carmel, California, I...
Salt and sky
Salt & Sky By Amy van Veen Instant photography is and will always remain a special kind of medium for me when it comes to self-reflection in photography. No other specific form of photography, neither digital nor other films, are more similar to the memories I...