A guide to the perfect outfit for how to take the perfect tintype portrait by an experienced tintype photographer at Glens Falls Art®.
Glens Falls Art, a one-of-a-kind Glens Falls Falls photography studio, is pleased to offer five preparation suggestions for tintype portrait sessions.
Best Outfit
In the first place, wear your best or most insane outfit. Tintype photography catches subtleties in a novel and enthralling manner, so why not say something with your outfit?
Text Will Be Reversed
Second, it’s critical to remember that text might not be the best choice because it will be reversed.
Contrasting Tones
For your portrait, choose clothing and tones that contrast with one another for the best results. The final product will gain dimension and depth as a result of this.
Choose The Right Colors
Thirdly, it’s important to remember that colors are captured in a different way than black-and-white images. According to Craig Murphy, a photographer, colors on the blue end of the spectrum will appear light, while those on the red end will appear darker.
Tattoos Fade
Fourthly, it’s important to keep in mind that the tintype process can cause tattoos to fade away.
Have Fun
Last but not least, don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the journey. After all, future generations will treasure these tintype portraits as part of their family’s legacy.
Tintype Portraits
Wet plate collodion photography was developed in 1851 by English artist Frederick Scott Archer. It involves pouring collodion onto a thin plate of metal or glass, sensitizing it in a silver nitrate solution, exposing it to the camera, and then developing the plate while it is still wet. Between 1850 and the beginning of the 1880s, most photographs were taken using the “wet plate” method.
This photographic technique is currently experiencing renewed popularity. During their portrait session, people are amazed to learn about the science and history of these priceless family keepsakes.
About Craig Murphy
Craig Murphy is a fine art photographer who uses the wet plate collodion process to create one-of-a-kind photographs. Using this ancient photographic technique, Craig uses his Glens Falls Art® mobile tintype studio to make heirloom portraits and scenic views in upstate New York. These one-of-a-kind archival photographs are steeped in tradition and can be passed down to members of your family to be treasured for many years to come.
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Follow Craig Murphy and his Glens Falls Art tintype studio on TikTok to see examples of various 19th-century photographic processes.
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