cross processing is magic
Oh my. Cross processing is good. Very good. The super-saturated color. I love it.
But it's good in the way that a very rich chocolate cake is good- with its super-saturated flavor. I must practice a little restraint. I think I need to shoot a few rolls of regular film before I try it again.
So, how does it work? I asked Hannah about it ages ago and then talked to Rachel. And this is the gist: you shoot slide film and then have it cross processed into prints. That's all. It works the other way too (print film into slides) but who has a use for slides? Not me.
Most of this roll has a nostalgic Summer in the Suburbs feel which of course got my wheels turning about a photography project for myself. So, I'll be quietly working on that.
And speaking of projects, there's another one in the works with some ladies that most of you know and love! Come back Monday to hear about it.
Have a wonderful (holiday) weekend!!
Comments
i know exactly what you mean, which is why i keep avoiding the roll of fuji slide film in my closet.
Posted by: hannah | July 3, 2008 10:20 AM
love these--especially the bicycle shot (its like the world moves)
Posted by: mansuetude | July 3, 2008 10:39 AM
These are all wonderful!!! Just like chocolate cake. I can't stop looking at them though. How exciting for you. :)
Posted by: miss chris | July 3, 2008 11:06 AM
the artist is a bit magic too. and i can't wait until monday to hear your news!
Posted by: heidi | July 3, 2008 11:34 AM
these are beautiful, alicia. i am really looking forward to seeing more of your film.
Posted by: erin | July 3, 2008 12:24 PM
ooo! thank you for the tip. i always wondered about the mysterious 'cross processing' process and now i know what i will be doing with my weekend!
these photos are so wonderful (especially the little cyclist)!
Posted by: ani | July 3, 2008 01:41 PM
You are totally right on the money. With all of the pale tones I try to capture, xprocessing can sometimes put me on overload. I have to stagger my different films. These look really amazing though A! And I had a feeling you were turning these into a project...love that "summer in the suburbs" concept.
Posted by: Rachel | July 3, 2008 01:41 PM
Just gorgeous and I totally get the summer in the suburbs vibe.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 3, 2008 01:56 PM
These are great. Although, I could eat more than my share of the chocolatiest cake and not get sick of it, I do know what you mean. :)
Posted by: amy h | July 3, 2008 02:15 PM
Way cool! Your photos are beautiful.
Posted by: beki | July 3, 2008 03:11 PM
alicia. these photos are amazing!!!
Posted by: leslie | July 3, 2008 04:24 PM
it really is magic.
love the saturation.
Posted by: martha | July 3, 2008 04:35 PM
Those are gorgeous!!! Do you have to go somewhere special to get them processed? I need to know LOL
Posted by: wendy | July 3, 2008 04:41 PM
OOOO, I just love the cross processing...I'm sure it is addicting!
Posted by: jessica | July 3, 2008 08:51 PM
i'm really curious about your own secret, quiet, photo project.
and my goodness, i have to look at that photo of N. on the bike at least three times a day. it's so good. that means you should makes prints of it & put them in your shop be/c i want one!
:)
Posted by: hrsj | July 3, 2008 09:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the process AND the photos. I can really see how it has sparked your imagination. The images are awesome.
Posted by: Amy | July 4, 2008 02:41 PM
these are amazing! and so simple. who knew? and who knew they even sold slide film these days. thanks for cluing us all in.
Posted by: meg | July 4, 2008 10:08 PM
Where do you get the film processed? I was sold a slide film many years back by an evil Italian, who probably saw the opportunity to get rid of unwanted stock to an English girl who wouldn't know what she was being sold (no, I'm not bitter...), but I could only get it processed into slides. No one would print it as photos for me. Have times changed?
Posted by: Lil' d | July 5, 2008 12:47 PM
Your photos are stunning! I don't think you should hold back! No harm in extra cake!! You are just making life extra sweet so we can do the savoring!
Posted by: Cindy | July 6, 2008 08:00 AM
I'm also curious about where to have the slide film processed into print? Do they do that process anywhere? I've always been interested in the process and actually looked into doing it in Photoshop, but there were too many steps.Any advice would help- love the outcome!!
Posted by: jeanne | July 9, 2008 10:24 AM
These are awesome! I am goiing to try this on vacation and will post on Flickr if successful!
Posted by: farmgirlinnewmex | July 9, 2008 03:00 PM
i can't stop looking at these alicia - okay, so try cross-processing was just moved to the top of my list - thank you! xoox
Posted by: jen | August 1, 2008 02:16 PM