Sally Mann

As far as I know Sally Mann has been using the Collodion process using an 8 X
10 or larger view camera. Collodion negatives are a traditional photo process
(late 1860s) using glass plates coated with a sticky substance-collodion--
and just prior to exposure soaked in a silver nitrate solution. The negative
has to be developed immediately after exposure. Much of the wonderful
weirdness of her images has to do with the contrariness of the medium plus
the use of old, broken and improper size lenses. If any has more information
or corrections please chime in.
She learned the technique from Mark & France Osterman who are exhibiting
their Ambrotypes at Gallery One, New England School of Photography, Boston.
You can call: 617 437-1868, web site: www.nesop.com
Sorry for diverting from pinhole comments
Rusty
Received on Sat Oct 27 15:05:46 2001