Detroit-born, Florida-based well known photographer Jerry Uelsmann has been adjusting images long before Photoshop modified the globe of photography. The experienced and persistent creative has produced extremely credible unique scenery by hand in the dark room. Without the aid of photo editing software, Uelsmann uses several disadvantages and up to a number of enlargers to create combination pictures that feature a wild imagination.
The photographer's time-consuming technique was greatly recognized before the introduction of technology, especially before the rise of programs like Photoshop, for its impressive demonstration of pictures that went beyond basic documentation. The images' creative play on reality joined with Uelsmann's experienced collection mesmerizes audiences, even today. His impressive and sometimes mind-boggling works combination opposite styles and visible elements easily into one structure. Man and characteristics become one and the impossible becomes possible in Uelsmann's surreal globe.
Be sure to check out the video, below, of Uelsmann exposing his multi-step process in the black space.