From US$50
Alchemy Studio Porto 19th century portrait - Tintype Hello! Welcome! In these 90 minutes, you will have the opportunity to be photographed with the authentic wet plate collodion process from the 19th century, creating a unique and timeless portrait. During the experience, you can follow the process of creating your portrait on a metal plate using the same process that was used over 150 years ago. This process is completely manual, and you will be surprised to see how the image slowly appears on the plate. You will have the opportunity to see all the steps of the process and be a part of it. We will create a portrait that captures your essence and personality, and you will take home a unique piece of art that you will cherish forever. You can even bring a family object or something that characterizes you to be included in the portrait, making it even more personal and significant. Individual and group portraits are available, feel free to bring your friends or family for this memorable experience. An opportunity to immortalize your image in a superior quality metal portrait made with an artistic process that produces stunning results. Each image is unique, becoming an authentic piece of art forever! The wet plate collodion process is a classic and timeless form of photography that can be compared to a family heirloom. Book now and be a part of the history of the wet plate collodion process, a true artistic treasure. The Alchemy Studio Porto was born in March 2022, in Porto, was created with the purpose of a space dedicated to the practice of photography with the wet collodion process. In addition to a 19th century portrait studio, is dedicated to the teaching, divulgation and artistic development of this process invented in 1851, bringing it back to the present day. I have been a professional photographer for passion, over the past ten years and have dedicated myself to the Wet Collodion process, and I have already provided this experience to thousands of people that I have portrayed with this process invented by Mr. Frederick Scott Archer in 1851.
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