Blog

Quantifying Silver Nitrate Consumption in Wet Plate Collodion Silver nitrate is one of the most significant ongoing material costs in wet plate collodion, yet it’s rarely quantified on a per-pla … read more

The wet plate collodion process was largely forgotten after the introduction of film photography in the early 20th century. However, in the 1990s, a group of photographers, including Mark Osterman, Jo … read more

An unvarnished plate is an unfinished plate. A long-lasting image requires protective layer of varnish and the tones of the image are enhanced. Varnish creates a protective layer over the image pro … read more

Photography has come a long way since its invention in the early 19th century. From the earliest daguerreotype process to the modern digital techniques, photographers have been constantly seeking new … read more

The Benefits of Producing Physical Tintypes in 2023In the age of digital photography, it may seem like producing physical tintypes is a thing of the past. However, there are many benefits to this trad … read more