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Cross processing is, as Forrest Gump would say, like a box of chocolates. You really don’t know what you’re going to get. And that’s what makes it so fun. The results will depend mostly on what type of film you use and what your lighting source is .

Something that can really make photographs more interesting is to cross-process the film when developing it. Technically this means shooting C-41 (negative print film) and processing it as E-6 (slides) or visa versa. You are purposely developing your film in the wrong chemicals. This changes the color palette. How much and to what colors will depend on the film you shoot with and the type of lighting you’re shooting in (sunlight, indoor light, tungsten or flourescent light, etc.). In this case, I shot Fuji Sensia ASA 100, a consumer-grade slide film, under tungsten lights, but had it developed as regular negative film. That is why the colors are different. A little punchy, more saturated, those yellow skin tones. Fuji films, in general, will give you lots of greens and yellows. Kodak film tend to be warmer giving you more reds, roses, pinks, and peaches.
When going from slides to film (E-6 to C-41) you do not need to compensate exposure. You shoot it like you normally would. However, when you are shooting film and developing it as a slide (C-41 to E-6) you must OVEREXPOSE it two to five stops. This, of course, will depend on the type of film you’re using, but I usually push it 3 stops. Bracketing is good in situations like these where you don’t know how much to push the film.

About The Author

Heather graduated from Utah Valley State College with a BFA in photography. She is currently working for Rubberball Productions as well as freelancing. Her clients include the Los Angeles Times, Utah Valley Magazine, Utah Regional Ballet, and Utah Valley State College. Heather was the featured artist in GrayMatter Magaizine and has been a finalist in the Nikon International College Competition the last three years in a row. She has been shooting a lot of fashion, editorial/travel, and fine art photography. See more of her work at www.heathershimmin.com.

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