Silver & Tin invites you to slow down and enjoy the 19th century photographic process that leaves you with a one-of-a-kind heirloom that will last multiple lifetimes.
The Tintype photography process (or wet plate collodion photography) was the main form of photography between the 1850's to 1920's. It involves coating a thin piece of metal or glass (today we use black aluminum) with light-sensitive chemistry called collodion to create an image. Tintype exposures are slow compared to modern camera photography, so preparation and processing take time. After a 3 to 8 second exposure using natural light (or a 1/60th of a second with my studio lights), the combination of chemistry, technique, and patience, produces an image that are uncommon in other types of photographic images.
Its important for me to keep my work accessible to all people. If the price is out of range for you at the moment, I’m always open to work with folks by donation, please email me to get you in the schedule, and you can make your donation day of.
DETAILS:
AT NIAMH STUDIO
5x6 tintype with high resolution scan $125 (3 for $300) or 8X10 for $200 (3 for $350) Note. You get the original image on the tin.
Shoot will be up to 45 minutes. Pay and schedule your shoot further down the page.
AT POPUP LOCATION
5x6 tintype with high resolution scan $125 (3 for $300) or 8X10 for $200 (3 for $400) Note, I don’t alway offer 8x10 at all popups, so make sure to check in with Syd if you are interested in a 8x10
Shoot will be up to 30 minutes to and hour. Pay and schedule your shoot further down the page.
LOCATION SHOOT
Have a special location that you would love to have your image taken at? We can make that happen.
$500: 4 5x6 plates being created, and extra plates will be $100, or $650 for 4 8x10 plates with extra 8x10 plates for $100
Up to one hour. If interested in a location shoot, please email me.
