Level Two Photography Photograms 14 th May 2015 Photograms What it is… A photogram is a form of camera-less photography. A photogram is created by placing one or more objects on photographic paper in the dark, then exposing them to light. The image is created by the object preventing, or diffusing the lights contact with the photographic paper allowing the objects shadow to be recorded on the paper. How to… 1. With only the safe lights on, place your light sensitive paper onto the base of the enlargers. 2. Arrange your objects on top of the light sensitive paper in any fashion you want 3. Once you are happy with your arrangement turn on the enlargers light. 4. Now you are ready to develop your paper. Place the paper in the developing tray (exposed side up) and agitate (rock) the tray ensuring that it is fully and evenly submerged. Do this for 60 seconds. 5. Remove the paper (with tongs) from the developer and allow it to drip, before placing the paper in the stop bath. Again agitate the tray to ensure that it is fully submerged. Do this for 30 seconds. 6. Remove the paper (with tongs) and allow it to drip before placing the paper in the fixer tray, and agitate to start with. Do this for 5 minutes. 7. Remove the paper (with tongs) and place the paper in the water bath to wash any remaining chemicals off the paper. Do this for at least 5 minutes. 8. Place the paper on a drying rack and allow to dry.