what is a tintype?

A tintype derives from a photographic process originating from the 1850s before film. Technically it is part of the Wet Plate Collodion process from which you can create a Tintype(metal) or an Ambrotype(glass). Abraham Lincoln had his portrait made the same way.

These are direct positives and one-of-a-kind photographs.

A Tintype is not a print.

Essentially these are images created with pure Silver in a chemical process.

Cameras used to create a Tintype are for the most part very different from a Digital or Film camera you may be used to seeing. Some of my equipment is from the 1800s.

In my opinion clothing with texture or patterns seems to translate very well in the portraits.

Eye glasses are not recommended for the portraits since it blocks a lot of the UV light and will look dark in the photograph unless you have a way to take the lenses out.

For the most part Red will look black with this process such as red lipstick which may or may not be a good look for you.

Blue tends to lighten up.

Inquire about tintypes for your event or wedding reception. Something tangible your guests can take and pass down through generations.