The Weston Collective Workshop Series
Carbon Transfer Workshop with Jim Fitzgerald
December 4 - 6, 2020
Carbon Transfer printing was perfected by Sir Joseph Swan in 1864 and was the first permanent photographic process. In spite of the numerous photographic processes that have been developed between the 1860’s and the current day, carbon transfer prints are still considered by many to be the most beautiful and archival form of photography.
Jim Fitzgerald is a large and Ultra large format Photographer, Camera Builder and Carbon Transfer Specialist. Mr. Fitzgerald is also an educator who teaches the historic process known as Carbon Transfer Printing.
Jim Fitzgerald
Jim Fitzgerald is a large and Ultra large format Photographer, Camera Builder and Carbon Transfer Specialist. Mr. Fitzgerald is also an educator who teaches the historic process known as Carbon Transfer Printing. Jim currently resides in Vancouver Washington. A California Native he recently retired to the Pacific Northwest to devote himself to his photography, woodworking love of nature and the woman he loves who is his greatest inspiration.
A self educated photographer and camera builder, Jim started out over 40 years ago creating images in 35mm of the world, people and the landscapes he loves. In 2000, Jim began his journey with Large Format cameras, developing his own film, printing his own images in black and white. "I needed total control over my work". Workshops conducted in the field and the darkroom by respected photographers Per Volquartz and Vaughn Hutchins inspired Jim to create his finest work. His tools of choice? Hand crafted 8x10, 8x20, 11x14 and 14x17 Walnut cameras some weighing over 30 lbs!