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Cyanotype, Albumen & Historic Custom Prints

byKānike StudioShoots at studio in Cooke Town, BengaluruStarts from2,000 Per Plate SessionView full gallery

Slow, intentional photography using historical sunlight and egg-white processes. These are unique, handcrafted art pieces designed to last for generations.

This commissioned cyanotype captures the ethereal beauty of light filtering through a forest canopy. The process is known for its distinctive Prussian blue tones and is perfect for landscape and botanical subjects.

A misty, atmospheric landscape rendered as a cyanotype print. By adjusting the chemistry, I can achieve a wide range of blue tones, from soft and hazy to deep and dramatic.

A solitary figure in a field, captured in the rich blue of a cyanotype. This process, also known as sun printing, gives images a timeless, almost dreamlike quality.

This is an albumen print, a 19th-century process that uses egg whites to bind silver salts to paper. The result is a print with incredible detail and a unique, subtle sheen.

Holding a freshly made albumen print. You can see the warm tones and glossy surface that distinguish this historical process, which is perfect for detailed landscapes and architectural studies.

A finished albumen print diptych, showcasing the rich sepia tones and fine detail that can be achieved. This process is ideal for creating narrative work with a nostalgic feel.

A creative experiment combining a cyanotype print with a traditional Indian inland letter. This piece blends historical processes with personal communication, creating a unique piece of mail art.

A beautiful example of a cyanotype photogram, created by placing leaves and flowers directly onto sensitized paper and exposing it to light. It's a simple, magical process we often teach in workshops.

A framed abstract cyanotype, showcasing the beautiful textures and deep blues of the process. These prints make for stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces of wall art.

This framed cyanotype print of a figure in a landscape is ready to be displayed. I work with local framers to provide archival framing solutions for your commissioned artwork.

About Beyond Silver: Cyanotypes, Albumen & Custom Prints

When you commission a cyanotype or albumen print, you are not just getting an image; you are participating in a 19th-century chemical dance. The cyanotypes rely on sunlight to fix Prussian blue tones onto 300 GSM watercolor paper, while our albumen prints use actual egg whites to bind silver salts, creating a unique, archival sheen. It is a slow, tactile collaboration—plan for a bit of time, as these processes cannot be rushed.

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