Images Inspired by Cross Processing Techniques

Bonnet Waves by Nicole Gesmondi
Cross Processing (also known as xpro) is the process of developing film in the wrong chemicals. There are a number of ways to cross process film but one of the most common techniques is to develop slide film in chemicals used for regular film processing or regular color film in slide film chemicals. It’s a fairly experimental process (you don’t quite know how things will turn out) but it often results in vibrant colors, high levels of contrast and unusual color shifts.
The popularity of Lomography has lead to a new audience discovering this technique and as a result we’ve seen it appearing all over the place, from fashion shoots to album covers. Digital photographers have also been inspired to develop their own techniques to replicate the …










