Ray Bidegain

For the last 22 years I have been lucky enough to spend my time working as a fine art photographer, and specifically working as a photographer who photographed using large format negatives and made platinum prints from the
camera negatives. Many of you have collected these platinum prints over the
years and some of you have learned platinum printing from me along the way.
I love the process and I have loved every minute of this period in my work. Platinum printing is an amazing and beautiful way to make photographs.

For the last five years I have started working on making photogravure prints polymer plate photogravure prints, to be specific. I worked on it, decided I wanted to make a change and make a commitment to working as a printmaker making photogravure prints. You all know me as a person who likes handmade photography. Handmade objects are at the heart of my photographic journey and printmaking is all of that, and more. I have some ideas about doing some bookbinding; I have been making some custom clamshell portfolio boxes, objects all handmade by me.

My new brand, Cascabel Press, will revolve around hand pulled printmaking and related objects. I am excited and passionate about it, and I hope y’all will get excited with me!...

BA Brooks Institute of Photography