What is sepia tone photography?
During the 1700’s, sepia tones were achieved simply as a byproduct of the photograph print preservation process, not as a medium intentionally used to cause impact and drama. Sepia is a reddish brown pigment extracted and prepared from the sepia cuttlefish. This pigment applied to photographs caused a chemical reaction to occur that resulted in an effective preservation method. Sepia tone today is a technique used to add impact and drama to a photograph. This technique replicates the appearance of the reddish brown tones present in the photographs of yesteryear. It has a familiar hue of brown tones that unmistakably compel a level of emotional response not achieved with any other medium. Sepia imparts an air of drama, nostalgia, and a classic timeless beauty to the captured image. Many categories of modern day photography may use sepia tone to achieve a specific tone or mood in the image. Examples may be seen in fine art, landscape and wedding to name a few.
