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This process is very simple and can lead to dramatic results, however it is meant for film based cameras. My suggestion for film is Kodak T-Max P3200, or Fujifilm Neopan 1600. Both black and white films will give a nice high contrast, high grain appearance. A much easier choice is black and white film that can be processed in normal color photo labs, called chromogenic films. These black and white films are inexpensive, and a lot faster to get developed.
Pin up a white bed sheet so that it hangs from the ceiling or doorframe, and have the model on one side with the camera on the other. Use a continuous light source, and place the lights behind the subject. You will find that the level of the model’s sharpness changes depending on how close he or she is to the bed sheet, and how far away the model is from the lights. Luckily, you will be able to see the differences in real-time as you can ask the model to move closer to the sheet or further away. It may be helpful to have an assistant alter the location of the light source while you are behind the camera observing.
The next step is to place a clear plastic shower curtain (or similar material) between the camera and the bedsheet. This will create an out-of-focus, aged look to the image. The distance between the camera lens and the shower curtain can vary . . . it is best to try a few different placements.
Make sure that your camera's aperture (or f-stop) is at the lowest number. The easiest way to do this is via Aperture Priority, where you choose the f-number, and the camera chooses the shutter speed. If none of this makes sense to you, check your owners manual or ask a friend for help.
After the photos are taken, get the film developed (make sure you take many shots, with different exposures and different set-ups). Choose the one that you like the best, then locate the corresponding negative, and throw it on the ground. Drag it around the floor, step on it a few times, and try using steel wool on it as well. You don't want major gashes in the negative, just enough to give the photo an aged look. After your hack job, take the negative back to the photo lab and ask to get just the one photo printed. Warn them ahead of time that the image will be scratched.
It is a long process, but hopefully one that will enrich your fine art photography. With advancements in digital filters for programs like Photoshop, you may be able to replicate this look if you only have access to a digital camera. Good luck and have fun experimenting!
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