In a recent article, Tony Ward talks about his experience with Ed Simmons and the alchemystic process of developing photos. Ed takes black and white pictures and develops them using a variety of sea water to produce different hues. The unique process changes the silver and metals in the water similar to alchemy performed by an alchemist.
Read Tony’s Article “Ed Simmons: The Printmaker”
The Alchemystic Photography of Ed Simmons
Alexandra Palombit was on the scene at The Whitpain Tavern in Montgomery County, PA for live performance photos. Featured in these pictures are members of the bands Steal The Breeze and The End in their electric band that plays original compositions.
Tony Ward and Ed Simmons, Photographers [Video .AVI / DivX / MP4]
Can you picture this? Two of the world’s greatest photographers getting together for a photo shoot of each other. Tony Ward takes photos of Ed Simmons for guest blogging on their photography forums.
Tony Ward is known for his amazing ability to capture portraits and poses. He has worked with many top models for a wide-variety of photo shoots including STERN, MAX, PLAYBOY TV, PENTHOUSE, RTL TV GERMANY, TVA TELEVISION AMSTERDAM, GQ, PARK AVENUE, LOADED, VIBE, MEN’S HEALTH, BLEND, BLVD, LINK and NEIMAN MARCUS.
Ed Simmons is known for his unique ability to develop black and white photos. Using a technique he invented, a variety of ocean waters are used to bring out color tones in an alchemystic process.
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One of the best stage shows in 2009 was Dream Theater’s Progressive Nation Tour. Bigelf, Zappa Plays Zappa, and Dream Theater performed at The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA.
Dream Theater on Stage at The Tower Theater
Ed Simmons is an outstanding photographer who utilizes amazing techniques to develop his prints. Using black and white film, the negatives are developed using a variety of salt water from the ocean. Depending on what sea water is used, the prints take on various shades of green, blue and bronze.
Examples of Hollywood and Vine, California
Examples of the California coast
As a gift, he provided the following negatives that reminded him of me — The Straight Jacket Series:
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