Introduced in the early 1850s, ambrotypes are made on clear glass plates. When placed against a black background the image appears as a positive.
From the ancient Greek term «ambrotos», meaning immortal, often they were delivered to the client encapsulated in wooden boxes, guaranteeing an open ended life.
TINTYPE 0.7 mm Black Anodized Aluminum
Ferrotypes (or tintypes) were made on thin iron plates.
They enjoyed their widest use during the 1860s and 1870s becoming the most popular way for portraiture work.
Ferrotypes came before the invention of paper photography, so it was common to walk around with your own tintype portrait in your pocket.
PORTRAIT SESSION
10 x 12 cm
Tintype 150 € / Ambrotype 175 €
Ideal for single portraits, curious travelers, or people interested in discovering the process. “The 19th century Polaroid”
1 person
10 x 12 cm
Tintype 150 € / Ambrotype 175 €
Ideal for single portraits, curious travelers, or people interested in discovering the process. “The 19th century Polaroid”
1 person
13 x 18 cm
Tintype 190 € / Ambrotype 210 €
Get more detail into the image. The proportions of the plate are also more rectangular, allowing for more dynamic compositions and close ups. Perfect for couples.
1 – 2 people
13 x 18 cm
Tintype 190 € / Ambrotype 210 €
Get more detail into the image. The proportions of the plate are also more rectangular, allowing for more dynamic compositions and close ups. Perfect for couples.
1 – 2 people
20 x 25 cm
Tintype 250 € / Ambrotype 275 €
Turn your portrait into a distinctive, elegant art-object. This format captures a great amount of detail and depth. The choice for anniversaries, families, weddings and very special occasions. A life-lasting gift.
Prices include one plate.
1 – 5 people
20 x 25 cm
Tintype 250 € / Ambrotype 275 €
Turn your portrait into a distinctive, elegant art-object. This format captures a great amount of detail and depth. The choice for anniversaries, families, weddings and very special occasions. A life-lasting gift.
Prices include one plate.
1 – 5 people
MOBILE DARKROOM
STUDIO SESSIONS ON LOCATION
Photographers in the 19th century often had to travel with a portable darkroom to be able to work in the field. Back in 1851, it used to be a horse-pulled wagon. In the same way, with our traveling photographic darkroom we offer the possibility of bringing the wet plate studio anywhere you like. For weddings, events, festivals, anniversaries or any other special occasion.
Let us know what you have in mind. We’ll prepare a detailed plan for your idea.
PURCHASE A GIFT CARD
PURCHASE A GIFT CARD
Gift cards are valid for any kind of portrait session and redeemable up to three months after purchase. Pay with PayPal or pick them up in our cave.
WET PLATE PRINTING
Turn any image into a state of the art photographic object. Whether a digital file or an old family picture, we transfer your images into tintypes or ambrotypes that will last for generations.
Prices according to plate size, see “portrait sessions”
WET PLATE PRINTING
Turn any image into a state of the art photographic object. Whether a digital file or an old family picture, we transfer your images into tintypes or ambrotypes that will last for generations.
Prices according to plate size, see “portrait sessions”