Photograms are as old as photography, they are made without a negative by placing an object in direct contact with photo-sensitive paper and exposing it to light. I use them as a sketchbook, to get away from representational imagery and kickstart the creative process.
Abstract black-and-white photogram with a large leaf and floral pattern below.
Black-and-white botanical photographs showing a well in an inset image, and photogram of delicate flowers, leaves, stems, and seed pods.
Abstract photogram with a textured forest-like pattern on the left and a gingko leaf form on the right
Photogram of a leaf with black sphere
Moth and trails
Abstract black and white photogram.
Abstract black and white photogram with a blurred gingko leaf.