Experience timeless Victorian photography with slow portraits on tin. Capture enduring moments and connect with Edinburgh’s rich photographic history.
Experience timeless Victorian photography with slow portraits on tin. Capture enduring moments and connect with Edinburgh’s rich photographic history.
- 2A Broughton Pl - We will create 1 portrait on metal in the studio, then together we’ll develop the image using techniques from the very beginnings of photography in the 1850s. While we are in the dark room I will tell you about the history of photography in Edinburgh, and how the city was influential in the development of the art.
- 2A Broughton Pl - We will create 1 portrait on metal in the studio, then together we’ll develop the image using techniques from the very beginnings of photography in the 1850s. While we are in the dark room I will tell you about the history of photography in Edinburgh, and how the city was influential in the development of the art.
- One 4x5 portrait on metal
- One 4x5 portrait on metal
Slow portrait sessions offer a unique and personal experience, resulting in a distinctive, nuanced, and organic portrait. These portraits capture more than just physical features, as the nature of these sessions builds anticipation. There is a rare sense of presence in the moment, unlike digital sessions.
The images possess an organic, grainy texture and…
Slow portrait sessions offer a unique and personal experience, resulting in a distinctive, nuanced, and organic portrait. These portraits capture more than just physical features, as the nature of these sessions builds anticipation. There is a rare sense of presence in the moment, unlike digital sessions.
The images possess an organic, grainy texture and a unique tonal rendition, adding a timeless quality to the portrait. The process requires patience, as the results are not immediate. During this time, the operator and the subject share a moment of mystery as they await the development. Meanwhile, the subject learns about Edinburgh’s significant role in the history of photography.
Once ready, the portrait feels like a captured moment of enduring significance, creating an unbroken connection between the present and the past. The entire experience is meditative and artistic, often resulting in a portrait that feels deeply personal and emotionally resonant.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.