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On site Studio Weddings Natural Light Pop-Ups
Choose from three custom tintype portrait sizes: 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10! We'll collaborate on an ideal on-site location, ensuring my darkroom setup is accessible. Each plate size requires specific equipment, so I'll tailor your session to your vision beforehand. Please note, this is a natural light only session. If you're interested in studio lighting, please explore our other packages.
Experience the magic of preserving history and memories through our vintage process, ensuring exceptional quality and authenticity.
At Eternal Spring Studio, I offer a unique photographic process experience where you can watch your plate take shape from start to finish! You can choose from a tiny gem tintype (locket size), to sizes up to 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10, preserving your memories for years to come.
This process is over 100 years old and all chemical, and with my on site darkroom, you can join me and watch the process yourself! This session includes one plate ( size of your choice ) taken in my studio located in Camp Washington Cincinnati, your scan, and a fun experience of enjoying one of the oldest processes of capturing a photo. You can also add on a plate or handmade wooden stand to display your plate at home.
Tintype Photography is an all chemical photography process in which you coat a plate with collodion, put into an emulsion of silver nitrate then exposed. The result is a magical portrait that I coat with a varnish and you can keep forever. Experience the art of tintype photography with Eternal Spring Studio. Capture history and memories with a timeless touch that will last more than a lifetime.
At Eternal Spring Studio, we can bring the timeless art of tintype photography directly to you! This is a great option if you'd like to have studio style tintypes done in your home, shop, an event, and so on!
My setup requires a certain amount of space and time to set up, so we can collaborate on what works best in your selected location. With lights and specialized equipment, there is a lot to haul and set up, so this is a special package I must approve to accept.
-HOME SESSION- Includes 3 plates ( 4×5 or 5×7 ) and 2 hours of photo time at your home. You receive 3 of your favorite plates we make that day.
-WORK POP UP- Great for workplaces that want to capture their skills in an authentic historic way! up to FIVE 4×5 plates or THREE 5×7 plates. Add on plates are available for a fee.
-POP-UP- Want your own pop-up? I’ll bring the camera to you! This is available in both natural light and studio set up style. Up to 15 plates ( 4×5 ) OR 10 ( 5×7 ) plates. Add ons are available for a fee.
I want to ensure an authentic experience with a focus on the magic of the process involved while creating stunning images in your space! Accessible and engaging, we invite you to explore history while capturing memories with our unique vintage touch.
Wedding Tintypes are a one of a kind keepsake! A tangible memory of your special day preserved for decades to come.
A tintype portrait adds timeless, tactile charm to your wedding day. It’s an instant heirloom your guests can watch and experience, or something you and your partner can experience for yourself alone. Unlike digital photos, tintypes are handcrafted metal prints made with the wet-plate collodion technique that produce rich, high-contrast images with unique imperfections and depth. They feel personal and cinematic, and they make unforgettable keepsakes.
Why choose a tintype for your wedding
One-of-a-kind keepsakes: Each tintype is a singular physical object; no two are identical.
Instant, tangible results: Guests leave with a finished portrait from your event.
Vintage aesthetic: The distinct look of tintypes are deep blacks, luminous highlights, and subtle artifacts that complement both formal and rustic weddings.
Interactive experience: The process is a memorable, performative moment for guests and often drawing a crowd.
Longevity: Properly processed and stored, tintypes can last for generations.
How it works at your wedding
Pre-event planning: Discuss style (posed portraits, candid moments, props), timing, and placement with your tintype artist. Reserve a spot with enough shade or controlled light. I will work with your photographer to make sure everything goes smoothly!
Studio setup: I must have my portable darkroom on site and a small workspace. The setup is usually compact and can be placed near reception areas for visibility, or somewhere it can’t be seen if necessary.
Shooting: Guests are seated or posed briefly while the artist prepares the plate, exposes the image, and develops the metal plate on-site. The whole interaction typically takes 10–15 minutes per portrait.
Finishing: After developing, the image is rinsed and sometimes varnished for protection. You can see the process and experience the plate being made, but I do have to take it home to scan and varnish!
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