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Myrold Studios offering platinotype photographs expected to last thousands of years
Minneapolis based Myrold Studios was launched this year with the aim of creating specialized personal photographic collections with a focus on creating archival images for those looking to preserve their history. The company was launched by Jason Myrold who intends to produce Black and White ‘Platinotype’ images harnessing the stability of the precious metal platinum on high quality paper resulting in photographs with the potential to last thousands of years.
A Platinotype is made by exposing a negative against paper coated with a sensitized solution to ultraviolet light causing very fine particles of pure platinum to be deposited into the fibers of an acid-free paper. William Willis first perfected the process in 1873, about 47 years after the invention of photography. Modern day platinotypes are prepared by hand due to the lack of commercially coated papers. Platinum offers superior archival qualities as compared to traditional silver-based Black & White or color photos because the material is immune to oxidation and fading from light.
"If the platinotype were known of during the era of Columbus or even King Tut, there is no doubt that photographs of these historical figures would exist today. It is exciting to think that many centuries from now, generations of the future will have a glimpse into their past because of the permanence of these images. So it is very important that the photograph and its information are joined at the beginning and arrive at points in history together", said Myrold.
Myrold Studios currently offers two Platinotype services where the studio can create new images or reprinting existing ones. Myrold Studios utilizes a network of photographers to provide portrait services that are provided on location.
"Memories are very important to people. The one thing they would grab if their house were on fire is their photographs. Ironically, most conventional photographs are already being exposed to the slow fire of oxidation and simply won't stand the test of time", said Myrold.
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