Safelight

When printing black-and-white images in a classic wet darkroom, a lamp with a red/orange color temperature is utilized as the source of illumination. Because photographic paper is not sensitive to red or orange light, it can be used without any concerns during the printing stage.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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