Tintypes
In addition to commissions and art we offer the opportunity to experience the magic of being capture by this heirloom process at tintype popup events and with private sessions.
For popup events we are offering only 4x5 tintypes at this time at a rate of $50
For private sessions you have the opportunity to also be photographed in the 8x10 format. Private session pricing is determined on multiple factors. For more information please shoot me an email
Prepairing for a Tintype
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
What you wear can make all the difference in how your tintype looks. Creating a contrast of light and dark areas in the image can help create an image that pops
It is important to know that tintypes do not render color the same way a black and white image would. The process is least sensitive to light in the blue/UV spectrum so blues tend to appear almost white while reds appear very dark. Sometimes clothing and skin tones may appear different than expected because of the pigments that make up the colors.
We recommend not wearing UV-blocking makeup or sunscreen as this can result in blotchy or dark spots on the skin.
Patterns and textures with contrast look great in tintypes!
We recommend not wearing clothing with text or graphics as they will appear backwards in the final image. The process flips everything horizontally
Here is roughly how colors will show up in a tintype
