Platinum palladium printing is a traditional photographic process that predates silver gelatin prints, known for its unparalleled durability and exceptional tonal range. This technique creates some of the most stable photographic prints, resistant to degradation over time and more enduring than even gold.
Originally, platinum palladium prints were exposed to sunlight, a method that limited the creative possibilities for photographers. With the advent of digital technology, we now create digital negatives, which are exposed to fine art papers using UV light to produce rich, full-toned images. This contact printing process ensures that the size of the negative matches the final print, resulting in a high level of detail and clarity.
The platinum palladium process produces a tonal range that exceeds the capabilities of modern digital inkjet printers, with deep blacks and subtle highlights that are impossible to replicate with other methods. Due to their stability and timeless aesthetic, platinum palladium prints are highly valued by collectors and sought after for their lasting beauty and performance.