Tintypes: A Beginner's Guide

Join us for a weekend immersion into the world of wet plate collodion-the most beautiful and enduring photographic process of the 1800s. Students learn the complete workflow: from coating plates, which are sensitized in a silver bath, to developing unique, one-of-a-kind images on metal. Because the plate must be exposed and developed before it dries, the process is fast paced, tactile, and rewarding. Leave the weekend with a collection of handcrafted plates and the foundational skills to continue this historic practice. This course is limited to 12 students.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

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Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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