Coneflower Lumen
Fern Lumen
Primrose Lumen
Solar Eclipse Fern
Crepe Myrtle Lumen
Solar Eclipse Morning Glories
Morning Glories Lumen
Wild Grass Lumen
Wild Carrot Lumen
Texas Lilac Lumen
Lumen Leaf
Nandina Lumen
Nandina Cyanide Lumen
Bamboo Lumen
Lumen Grid 1
Lumen Grid 2
Lumen Collage
This collection was created using Lumen Printing, an alternative photographic process that dates back to the 19th century.
I handpick native wildflowers and invasive weeds, placing them directly onto light-sensitive photo paper before exposing them to sunlight. This simple, analog process yields ethereal snapshots of botanical silhouettes.
I prefer working with expired photo paper because it produces unexpected color distortions and ghostly hues. After exposure, I scan the paper to preserve the image in its altered state. Traditional darkroom chemicals would strip away these color shifts, so I intentionally avoid them.
Blending analog methods with digital tools allows me to honor the past while navigating the present.
Prints available upon request.