Tin Type Portraits and Lessons

Experience the artistry and magic of tin type photography, one of the oldest photographic processes still practiced today. Each portrait is created by hand using the wet plate collodion process, producing a one-of-a-kind image on a metal plate that can never be duplicated.

Unlike digital photography, every tin type is a physical object—a handcrafted heirloom with remarkable detail, depth, and character. From the preparation of the plate to its final development, each session is a unique experience that connects modern portraiture with photographic history.

  • Black and white portrait of a young boy with short, tousled hair and piercing eyes, sitting on a chair.
  • Black and white close-up portrait of a young woman with freckles, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned top, with layered necklaces.
  • Black and white portrait of a man with long hair, wearing a button-up shirt, looking pensively to the side.
  • A black-and-white photograph of an elderly man wearing glasses, a checkered shirt, and a wide-brimmed straw hat.
  • Black and white portrait of a man with long hair, wearing a cap, gazing to the left.

Book an Appointment

for a Portrait Session or Tin Type Photography Lesson

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, documenting your family, or simply preserving a moment in time, a tin type portrait offers a lasting connection to the people and stories that matter most.

Reach out to schedule your tin type session and create an heirloom that will endure for years to come.

Portraits

Sessions in Lansing, NC start at $75 for a portrait of one person.

Event sessions at your location start at $1,200, plus $75 for each portrait of one person.

Private Tin Type Photography Lesson

Come to the studio in Lansing, NC for a 3-hour, 1:1 private lesson. $650 including supplies.

If you’d prefer to be in touch over the phone, call or text me at (617) 997-7992.