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    Out of the shadows

    Mar 19, 2019 5 minutes

    Lith printing is a fascinating and compelling darkroom process using high-contrast developers with suitable photographic papers, producing a range of colours, contrasts and textures. While the technique has been around since (at least) the late 1960s, lith printing has dipped in and out of fashion. There is currently renewed interest in the process, mainly through online groups and forums. While it is encouraging that so many are discovering the potential of lith, it can be a challenge given the availability of appropriate materials. Many of the papers originally used are discontinued, but there are papers available that produce excellent results. In addition, many photographers are discovering the creative possibilities of printing on vintage papers bought online. For this article I thought it worthwhile to consider both approaches to lith printing.

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