Long-time Lula member, Ashok Viswanthan, kindly offered to share his approach and methods for alternative photography processes. I hope you enjoy his detailed "how-to" for the Van Dyke Brown technique as well as some of the lovely photographs he has produced. If you're interested in trying this and need supplies, see the end of the article for a 10% off discount offer for Lula members from our newest partner - Bostick & Sullivan.

Ashok Viswanathan, an accomplished photographer and senior management professional in a global shipping company, has blended his love for travel and photography seamlessly. Beginning his photographic journey in the early 1970s with a medium format Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta, he progressed to Nikon systems before embracing digital photography in 2003 with a Nikon D100. His transition to mirrorless cameras saw him adopt the Fuji X-Pro1, alongside his continued use of film cameras like the Rolleiflex 3.5 and Hasselblad 500 CM.

Now retired, Viswanath...