Silver type prints
Silver Salts
Silver salts are light-sensitive chemical compounds used in photography. When exposed to light—either in a camera (for film and negatives) or in the darkroom (for photographic papers)—the silver salts darken in proportion to the amount of light reflected from the subject, creating an image.
Silver Bromide Print
Silver bromide prints are a type of silver gelatin print known for their deep, rich blacks and crisp whites, often on high gloss paper. They have good archival properties, lasting a long time without significant fading. Compared to silver chloride or chloro-bromide prints, silver bromide prints have a neutral, deep black tone.
Silver Chloride Print
Silver chloride prints also share the characteristics of silver gelatin prints, providing deep, rich blacks and crisp whites with good archival properties. However, they are distinguished by their cooler, bluish-black tone, compared to the neutral black of silver bromide prints or the warmer tones of chloro-bromide prints.
Silver Gelatin Print
Silver gelatin prints are known for their deep, rich blacks and crisp whites, typically on high gloss paper. They offer excellent archival properties, often lasting over 100 years without visible fading when stored properly. There are three main types of black and white silver gelatin prints: silver bromide, silver chloride, and chloro-bromide, each with unique tonal characteristics.