A historical process using silver and light

Overview

Wet plate collodion is one of the earliest photographic processes, dating back to the 1850’s, it represented a radical move forward both technologically and in the ability to capture an image and hold it for perpetuity on glass or tin. Experience the magic of this process by watching an image appear before your eyes like a 19th Century polaroid.

Who is this for?

Maybe you are a seasoned photographer who shoots digital but wants to try something with a bit more soul?

This workshop is suitable for beginners and established photographers, introducing a whole new vista of creative possibilities. 

What to expect

Learn the history of large format photography

We begin with a step back in time looking at the the history of Wet Plate Collodion and how this process was developed.

Pour your own plate

Dive straight in with hands on demonstrations of how to pour your first plate.

Shoot on a large format camera
Work with natural light and develop tintype and glass plate ‘Ambrotype’s’ in a darkroom.

Create and take home your own image using this historic photography process

You will be introduced to new skills and disciplines for image making. Rounding up the day we look at our image plates and discuss the joys and challenges of wet plate photography