During the last decade, Doug Hanson has been making photographs, instead of taking them.
The maker-movement takes many forms, and within this movement, Doug focused on the craft and artistry of image making. Transitioning from painting to photographing, Doug’s work spans Tintype, Gelatin Silver, Cyanotype, Pinhole, Mordancage, Solargraphy, and other analog methods which have been his maker’s mark.
Distinguished Photographer: Doug Hanson
Doug Hanson is a photographer specializing in antiquarian techniques including Wet Plate Collodion and various alternative printing methods. Wet Plate is an antique, completely handmade photo process dating to the 1850s. Based near Chicago, Doug conducts workshops and shows work in local and international exhibits.
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