Ray Bidegain
After a long commercial career working as a black and white photographer, I discovered the beauty of the platinum print and began to teach myself this art over 10 years ago. I was drawn to the older alternative photo processes because of the hand made nature of the work and its inherent beauty. I find peace in my photographs, and mostly photograph things that present themselves voluntarily into my life. The images serve as visual reminders of moments and feelings I have experienced, signifying both the passage of time and the reverberation of consistency in all of our lives.
Four years ago I began sharing my passion for platinum printing by teaching small workshops and found that I very much enjoyed the personal interaction that teaching offers. I strive to fill my students with excitement for this work, and to ensure their success in mastering the process.