Ultramod a Haberdashery | Paris, France - photogravure print - The Weekly Edition

Ultramod a Haberdashery | Paris, France - photogravure print - The Weekly EditionUltramod a Haberdashery Paris, France The oldest haberdashery in Paris. From history: A new hat shop called Ultramod opened on Rue de Choiseul in 1832. This area was the centre for hat shops and milliners supplies in 19th century Paris. Fashionable Parisiennes knew the importance of a good hat, it wasnt an afterthought or a last minute accessory, it was the crowning glory of their ensemble. I love this.. Hand pulled photogravure print is made with

4 x 5 inches on an 11x15 sheet

Simple and beautiful + a story for each viewer to dream up

and an edition of 8 numbered prints and 3 A/P prints

print is made with Charbonnel F66 Black

0on an 10x12 sheet

My method often involves dreaming up a way to make a beautiful photograph with a narrative of what is on my mind

especially the old ones

I feel like the last few years we have all been forced to become masters of waiting

They are almost always open and there is always someone coming and going

Toyobo KM-95 plate material including imaging with Epson P800

I was there helping with a workshop session and during a break I made this negative with my 8x10 camera and some things I found in the space

Or maybe it is the geometric forms carved out of otherwise chaotic landscapes