Cyanotypes | krohnephoto

Cyan-Tinted Images

In the very early days of printing photographs from negatives, several processes were used: Cyanotype, Gum Bichromate, Calotype, Albumen, and Platinum. Each had a unique tonality. Here, I emulate the tones of Cyanotypes.

Round View

A circular window with many rectangular panes looking out onto a Japanese garden. - Monochromatic photo

Dog Walker

Woman walking her dog on a country road. - Monochromatic photo

The Trail

A shadow creates an interest pattern on a machine stamped metal grating. - Monochromatic photo

Round View

A circular window with many rectangular panes looking out onto a Japanese garden. - Monochromatic photo

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Blueprints, or Cyanotypes, are an old printing process that creates a Prussian Blue monochromatic print. A photosensitive emulsion is painted on paper, cloth, or any flat surface. Once dry, it is exposed to an ultraviolet light source, in contact with a photographic negative or small object.

These "Blueprints" are created digitally, carefully matching the color and tonality of the old blueprint, or cyanotype process. Cyanotypes are currently seeing a revival among photographic artists.