Hard Skills
AdvancedHistorical Process IdentificationThe ability to visually and chemically identify various historical photographic methods such as daguerreotypes, cyanotypes, and silver gelatin prints.
ExpertChemical Solvent ApplicationThe precise selection and use of chemical agents for cleaning, stabilizing, and removing harmful residues from photographic emulsions.
IntermediateEnvironmental MonitoringThe systematic tracking of light, humidity, temperature, and pollutants to prevent the degradation of photographic collections.
AdvancedMicroscopic AnalysisUsing high-magnification microscopy to diagnose surface conditions, mold growth, and microscopic fractures in photographic layers.
IntermediateDigital DocumentationCreating high-resolution digital records and metadata for photographs before, during, and after conservation treatments.