Randy Dana

My still life photographs are often composed on multiple levels. Fruit and flowers arranged on glass interact with flora below the reflective surface. The view camera allows for shifts in perspective; we look down through the reflective surface and straight ahead simultaneously. Sensations of transparency and reflectivity add an abstract quality to the work.

I shoot with 4”x5” color negative film, Fuji Pro S 160 which I expose at 100ASA. My light source is naturally diffused sunlight. I do all my own darkroom work both traditional and digital. Traditional techniques: Burning and dodging, color correction and density control are used to maximize the potential of each image and each individual print. For my most recent portfolio I have scanned the negative. I then use Photoshop to enable a digital version of the results achieved in the traditional darkroom. Photoshop has not been used to significantly alter the compositions.

I have printed these Archival Inkjet Prints using Epson Ultrachrome K3 inks on fine art papers. Fuji Crystal Archive photographic paper is used for traditional prints. All prints are archival and expected to be color fast for 60-100 years under normal viewing conditions. I do all my own matting, mounting and framing using archival materials. All images are presented as signed and numbered limited edtions.