Using conventional darkroom materials, this cameraless, analog technique records the unique split second beauty of water patterns directly onto paper.

The infinite harmony and kinetic beauty of moving water is one of the most enduring inspirations for artists, and its capricious rhythm is of special interest to photographers and alternative process artists today.

Although you don’t need special equipment or materials other than those found in any black and white darkroom, creating a watergram is a challenging and rewarding technique, especially as it is a completely cameraless process performed directly onto photographic paper.

Each edition of LabNotes is a downloadable PDF introduction to a different analog or alternative darkroom process to help you get started on your own journey through these fascinating cameraless darkroom adventures.