Tintype Workshop and Open Studio with David Emitt Adams

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Mid-ninteenth century tintype photography is experiencing a resurgence as photographers look for a unique aesthetic for portraiture and still life images.

David Emitt Adams led the weekend of tintype creativity starting with a free lecture on Friday evening, the all-day workshop on Saturday, and  an open studio on Sunday.

Two stations with 4×5 cameras were setup, one for still life props and the other for portraits.

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After the developer.

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In the final wash before varnishing.

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Warming up the plate before applying the varnish.

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Exposures of 15 to 20 seconds require sitting very still – the head brace helps!

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Pouring off the excess varnish of a portrait tintype.

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Making sure everything is properly focused.

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Here is a Graflex 4×5 with an aerial lens.

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The next setup was a modified Holga and the tissue paper was used like a ground glass plate to check focus.

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Final rinse at the end of the open studio day.

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