Wetplate Portrait Session The session includes three plates, and usually takes 90 minutes or a little longer. (Each plate takes about 20-30 minutes start to finish.) Standard for this session is 8x10 plates. However, I can also shoot 5x7, 8x8 and 11x14 (+$30/plate) so if you’d prefer a different size, just ask. If you’d like additional plates in addition to the three that are included in the session price, pricing is as follows (you can pay for additional plates after the session):
11x14: $50 each
8x8 or 8x10: $40 each
5x7: $30 each
After the session is over, I'll need to wash, dry, and varnish the plate(s), so you won't be able to take the plates home with you. Included in the price is postage by US Mail. After your plate is dry, I will also make a digital scan of your plate and email that to you for sharing however you like.
The wetplate (tintype) process was discovered in the mid 1800's and was the predominant photography process for 30-40 years. It's shown a bit of a revival lately. Each plate is quite unique, and extremely archival. Plates from the mid 1800's exist today, so we know the plates will last in excess of 170 years.
The process requires a lot of light, so sessions need to start 2-3 hours before sunset, or earlier. Exposure times start around 2 seconds and can go as long as 10-15 seconds on cloudy days. Because of this, small children and animals often end up showing some blur or movement. I'm always willing to give it a shot, just be aware of the possibility of blur in the final plate.
Contact me if you have questions before purchasing a session. Once you've purchased a session, I'll get in touch to schedule the session.
Gift Certificates are available. Just let me know when you purchase the session and I'll make up a printed gift certificate and mail it to you.
Wetplate Portrait Session The session includes three plates, and usually takes 90 minutes or a little longer. (Each plate takes about 20-30 minutes start to finish.) Standard for this session is 8x10 plates. However, I can also shoot 5x7, 8x8 and 11x14 (+$30/plate) so if you’d prefer a different size, just ask. If you’d like additional plates in addition to the three that are included in the session price, pricing is as follows (you can pay for additional plates after the session):
11x14: $50 each
8x8 or 8x10: $40 each
5x7: $30 each
After the session is over, I'll need to wash, dry, and varnish the plate(s), so you won't be able to take the plates home with you. Included in the price is postage by US Mail. After your plate is dry, I will also make a digital scan of your plate and email that to you for sharing however you like.
The wetplate (tintype) process was discovered in the mid 1800's and was the predominant photography process for 30-40 years. It's shown a bit of a revival lately. Each plate is quite unique, and extremely archival. Plates from the mid 1800's exist today, so we know the plates will last in excess of 170 years.
The process requires a lot of light, so sessions need to start 2-3 hours before sunset, or earlier. Exposure times start around 2 seconds and can go as long as 10-15 seconds on cloudy days. Because of this, small children and animals often end up showing some blur or movement. I'm always willing to give it a shot, just be aware of the possibility of blur in the final plate.
Contact me if you have questions before purchasing a session. Once you've purchased a session, I'll get in touch to schedule the session.
Gift Certificates are available. Just let me know when you purchase the session and I'll make up a printed gift certificate and mail it to you.