Studio Portraits

Portraits in wet plate collodion have an appeal unmatched in any other photographic medium. They have a depth and intensity which makes them objects of wonder. They seem to capture something which ordinary pictures don’t. What is it that makes a tintype portrait so special?

it’s the only photographic process available today which delivers an image made of pure metallic silver!
that metallic quality gives it a unique appearance, and amazing longevity
the colour sensitivity is biased towards blue and UV light which gives it a distinctive tonal signature
the optical qualities of vintage lenses and large format cameras contribute to the special look
wet plate collodion has no visible grain, so it’s possible to achieve incredible resolution
the slow and deliberate process requires a focus of attention on each image which contributes to a high success rate
the process involves the subject at every stage, making it a far more exciting experience than digital photography

We offer options for portrait photography to suit all budgets:

Studio open days roughly once a month where you can book a half hour portrait session, with prices starting at just £40 (-25% discount for students) Click Here for Booking

5x4” tintype or ambrotype: £40

5x7” tintype or ambrotype: £60

10x8” tintype or ambrotype: £90

Portraits by appointment: longer, bespoke sessions for individuals, couples, family groups etc. with time for several plates, multiple exposures, layered ambrotype and tintype compositions, from £195. Contact us

Workshops: half day and full day hands-on courses where you can really immerse yourself in the collodion process and learn how to do it yourself.

To find out more about workshops click here