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Signs for a wetplate portrait studio explaining a 20-minute wait at the antiques center, located on the second floor at 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ.
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I hand-pour collodion, sensitize in silver, and let sunlight etch the truth onto glass or metal. Wet plate collodion slows me down enough to actually see—to make portraits and landscapes with weight, texture, and permanence. In the video I share what pulls me to this craft and why a single plate can hold more soul than a thousand files. If it resonates, let’s make something that outlives us both.

Step into the world of 19th-century photography and walk away with a tintype portrait that will last for generations. Each wet plate collodion tintype portrait session is a one-of-a-kind experience, where your image is hand-crafted on glass or metal using the same process mastered by photographers over 175 years ago. Availability is limited — secure your place today.

Coming from NYC? Plan a tintype day trip to Lambertville.

Serving clients from New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and, Bucks County PA

Before your session, take a few minutes to discover how wet plate tintpe photography sees the world differently. The Art of the Wet Plate Portrait Guide covers what colors work best, how skin, eyes and hair translate on the plate, what textures and details photograph beautifully, and how to bring something personal into your portrait. It’s a quick read that can make a real difference to the final image.

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Johnny Zarfati talks about why he wanted a wet plate collodion tintype for his album cover.