Salt Print models the tonal response, color handling, sharpness, and texture associated with that capture medium, using an original clean-room digital recipe.

Today, I will conclude my review of SaltPrint software for alternative photo printmaking methods. It is fantastic software for preparing digital negatives that hold the widest tonal range for otherwise high contrast processes. You can download this open-source software here: First off, in case it wasn't apparent in the first part of this software review , SaltPrint is not a Photoshop replacement (I use…

Calibrated Cyanotype Photo Printmaking Techniques Oct 23-25 2026 Questions and registration flaneur.cam@pm.me Course instructor Caio Simbula This course is for photographers and printmakers already working with cyanotypes and/or alternative photographic processes who want a repeatable and calibrated negative workflow in their photographic printmaking techniques. In this course, we go over the use of SaltPrint software for the creation of test charts, utilizing premade LUTs and curves, creating our own custom curves for various alternative printmaking processes, to make calibrated image negatives ready for exposing to the final print medium. 

Today I'm writing about Steve Fabiani's SaltPrint software for creating digital negatives for alternative photo printmaking processes. Here's what the interface looks like: Some of you may be wondering why my negative is red, rather than the typical black and white negative. Many alternative photo printing methods use UV (ultra-violet) light sources for exposure, rather than white light that is associated with black and white photo enlargements from a darkroom enlarger.

A ubiquitous presence in New York’s art world, he also existed outside it, using 19th-century techniques to create ethereal, haunting images.