Polar Matte Magna and Alternative-Process Prints
 Although most contemporary photographers inkjet print their work, a smaller (but growing) number print their images by historical or "alternative" means. These are the processes developed in the early 19th century - albumen, Van Dyke, Kallitype, salted paper and others; easily 100 different processes. Each offers the photographer an opportunity to create something truly unique. In an age of digital perfection, "alt-process" prints are one-of-a-kind works of art, which is why their popularity is growing.
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Photography has always been about preserving memories and history for the future. Today that means protecting images from the vagaries of technological change. Remember the floppy disk? How about the PhotoCD? Good luck easily retrieving data from either! Remember that today's file formats and storage devices may not always be available. If you want to preserve your memories you need to make a print. 
