SUMMARY
Platinum palladium printing, an ancient photographic technique dating back to the 1880s, produces prints with exceptional longevity, capable of lasting millennia. Master printer Matt Beaty at Hidden Light transforms digital files into these unique, hand-coated fine art prints. The process involves converting digital images to negatives, hand-coating paper with a palladium solution, UV exposure, and meticulous development and washing stages, with variables like humidity influencing the outcome.
TAKEAWAYS
Platinum palladium printing dates back to the 1880s and creates prints lasting thousands of years.
Each print is unique due to the hand-applied chemistry and brushwork, creating a physical signature.
The process involves digital preparation, hand-coating paper, UV exposure, and careful development and washing.
Variables such as humidity and developer application speed significantly impact the final print.