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Mark Larsen
 Silver Gelatin Prints
Mark Larsen
 Silver Gelatin Prints
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About Me
In college I took some photography electives and photographed intermittently in the late 1980’s, then retired my camera and darkroom for 17 years.  In 2006 I resumed photography, opting to stay with film cameras and traditional darkroom technique. Mainly I use a wooden field camera and 4x5 inch film, but also a 35mm manual film camera.

Why Analog/Silver
Obviously digital equipment and software have rendered their analog counterparts virtually obsolete.   The old methods are slow, cumbersome, and often unsuccessful.  However, I admire tradition and embrace the challenge and satisfaction of making prints manually. It’s my hope and belief that the increasingly rare darkroom-made silver gelatin print will stand out as something of special value.  And darkroom work gives me something to do in the dismal upstate New York winter weather.

Influences/Favorite Photographers
Eddie Ephraums
Lynn Radeka
Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison
Nick Brandt
Tim Rudman
Rocky Schnenck
Sarah Moon
Ansel Adams
Anton Corbijn
Michael Kenna
David Muench
Sally Mann
Larry Wiese
Ron Gaut
Ray McSavaney