This series takes inspiration from the Victorian aesthetic, and mixes 19th century and modern photographic techniques and processes to immerse the viewer, and reflect on the beauty of life.

It was a project produced in collaboration with nature and light. It motivated me to go outside, keep busy, and helped me through a time of grief. It is a way of reaching out to others going through the same experience.

Please note these are all handmade and are all slightly different (especially when you rely on the British sunshine!), and some have used different paper with more of a texture, so please check the photos for any you are interested in. The cards in sets of six were sun-printed on the same day, so they are being sold together, but some are also available individually.

All stereoscopic cyanotypes are £6 each, whether sold individually or as a set of 6, and £1 from each print will be donated to Lincs Ark Cat, Kitten and Rabbit Rescue. Please note I can only sell and ship to the UK, not internationally, and if you’re interested in purchasing any, please email me and I can send you a quote including postage and packaging. Payment is accepted by PayPal.

Set 1, 1-6, £36

Set 2, 1-6, £36

Set 3, 1-6, £36

Set 4, 1-6, £36

Individual Prints £6 each

What is a cyanotype? The cyanotype is a photographic printing process which uses iron salts reacting with the UV in sunlight to produce blue prints. The process was first introduced by Sir John Herschel in 1842. To make these prints, I’ve mixed ferric ammonium citrate with potassium ferricyanide and coated thick paper with this solution. I’ve made stereoscopic negatives from a mixture of a Victorian print, and my own photographs taken with a stereorig, an iPhone 15 Pro, and sequentially with an Android phone. The negative was placed on the paper and exposed to the sunlight accordingly, and a blue stereo print was made.

How to take care of your cyanotypes: It is recommended that cyanotypes are stored in a non-alkaline environment, and shouldn’t be displayed in direct sunlight, or they will fade. If they do fade slightly however, you can often store them in the dark to bring back some of the details. Please keep them dry.

How to view your stereoscopic cyanotypes in 3-D: These cyanotypes are made in the standard stereocard format, so will fit any standard viewer, or can be free-viewed. Please see this post for tips and help viewing in 3-D.

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