Tintype Family Portraits

A Mother’s Day gift to remember! Tintype photographer and current Creative Resident, Megan Karson, will be on site creating unique handmade 4”x5” family portraits. Tintype photography was developed in the 1850s and was popular for portraiture, especially during the Civil War era. These archival heirloom quality photographs are made using a metal plate coated with a specially prepared light sensitive emulsion. After a brief light exposure while taking the photograph, the plate is then developed in a dark room. Only 13 spots are available.

Note: This will take place outdoors. Cover from rain will be provided, if necessary. Portraits will be available to pick up a few days after the event.

WHERE
You will be directed when you arrive at the Reserve.

WHEN
May 11, 30-minute appointments from 9:30 AM through 5 PM

COST
$85 Members
$125 Non-members, includes price of admission

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Notes: Megan will send you a scan of your plate once the session is over, and you are free to make copies of it as you please. Wear what makes you feel most comfortable and most like yourselves, as these photos are a look into each person’s unique life. That being said, here are some suggestions that pertain mostly to the nature of collodion photography.

• Solid black and solid white are not recommended because they take up so much attention and space in the image. Cool colors tend to appear much lighter and warm colors tend to darken (I.e blue will lighten and red will darken)
• These images will develop backwards on the plate so any clothing with words will appear reversed
• Patterns, textures and accessories add a lot of visual interest and character to the image