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I have a studio and I shoot maybe 1 time per week as of right now. Just got the studio space my main concern is my developer. How do you guys go about preserving it. I order it premixed from uvp and once opened it doesnt seem to last very long. Is the only option making your own if youre shooting consistently but no consistently enough to go through an entire thing of dev? Any way to preserve it? Just curious what everyone else is doing!

{'author': 'DepartureAlive4059', 'created_utc': 1700449033, 'score': 4, 'num_comments': 2}

Dear experts, as the title says, my plates return from the 6min silver bath barely "impressed". The collodion film does not turn milky to yellowish after bathing in silver, which leaves the plates nearly transparent. Film does not react to exposures and developing. Post fixing the developed plates stay clear, like unexposed, if though I gave them 15sec at f6.3 of the studio light According to my test stripes, pH of the silver bath is at about 3, which should be ok. Is it temperature related? The collodion and silver bath worked pretty well during a field trip a few weeks ago, when temperatures were still around 20C. Now its around 4C here in my offthegrid shed, that acts as a dark room. Where to start testing the chems? How to make it work again? Best regs

{'author': 'OCB6left', 'created_utc': 1701516570, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 12}

I see on their website you have to order your plates to be cut like a mm smaller due to the size of the plate holder. Just wanted to see if anyone is using and if they like them?!! Ty

{'author': 'DepartureAlive4059', 'created_utc': 1702863672, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 8}

Hello. I would love to hear if there are any Norwegians here ho do collodion?

{'author': 'Tovemorr', 'created_utc': 1704028646, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 3}

Had a client contact me for Christmas family portraits. After setting up at their home I shot 95x7s and an 8x10. Shot, dried, varnished, and dried again before 8 left. Was there for a total of a little over 2 hours. Pics of my fast setup darkbox table with fix and wash trays. When finished shooting I used the darkbox to varnish out of the wind. Tech Info Burke and James Camera, Industar 37, 300mm lens at f4.5 6 month old Old Workhorse collodion My standard developer fresh KCN fixer Sandarac Varnish over an oil lamp

{'author': 'wetplates', 'created_utc': 1704151275, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Hello. Do anyone here know what these white spots can be? I know there are some comets as well, but these seems like something else. The silver and collodion used for these pictures was brand new.

{'author': 'Tovemorr', 'created_utc': 1704258724, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 3}

Has anyone managed to ship a glass plate without it getting damaged in transit? if so, how the sheet was packed.

{'author': 'Silver-Meringue-5579', 'created_utc': 1704392390, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

So I boiled my bath out for the first time in a long time, but now I'm barely getting images to show up. Sg is good, and according to my test strip the ph is below 5 while the alkalinity is around 80. The plates come out of the bath the right milky color and after developing and fixing just barely appear to have shadows of the image visible. Any thoughts or solutions?

{'author': 'fredator23', 'created_utc': 1705536991, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 10}

Hello, I am new to this and I am using an old 2x3 speed graphics camera. It has a 101mm lense on it. My question is how do I figure out exposure time and what I should set the aperture too?

{'author': 'daone23432', 'created_utc': 1705800077, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 7}

Hi everyone! Ive been interested in wet plate for a while and have been lurking here a bit. I was wondering in anyone has advice on a good camera to convert for a beginner. I have no experience in formal photography, and was thinking of converting a Kodak brownie or 3A. Would this be a good place to start? Thank you in advance!

{'author': 'RackemJack9', 'created_utc': 1705816288, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 9}

Hello there, while still in my early stages of wet plate, still trouble shooting ordinary positives on tin and glass and never made an intensified negative for contact printing yet, I was wondering, if it would be worth trying to enlarge glass or acrylic negatives onto sensitive photo paper, rather than direct contact printing them in the same format as the plate. A quick search of the web revealed, that there is one party, who fears the explosive capabilities of a dry collodion plate under an enlargers hot light source close to the negative and who would avoid such risky attempt, while there are others, who say modern postWW2 enlargers won't produce the heat and fire power of an 1920s arc bulb and every light source can be replaced by cold LEDs these days. And then there is Sally Mann, who seemed to have enlarged wet plate negatives already, wout burning down the house. Though I have the heavy DIY gear to shoot 11x14 and could theoretically direct print from these big negatives, the possibility of shooting 4x5 or 5x7 glass and enlarging the plates later as desired, is quite tempting. Suitable BW enlarger can be fetched pretty cheap and would quench my gear buying disorder at a reasonable price, while a smaller camera for field trips may lead to more versatility during shootings which would then justify the purchase of a full metal 5x7 or 8x10 engineering marble like a Linhof, Toyo or WistaRitreck within my buying disorder. Due to extra cost, space and needed gear in the dark room, I would not plan to enlarge on bigger paper than 11x14"30x40cm which seems to be available, so I would not gain size, but being able to get reproducible large sized pictures, while handling smaller gear and starting to build up a usable and storable archive of glass negatives for future prints seems to speak in favor for such an attempt. What do you think about it? Is enlarging glass negatives doable with acceptable results? Will there be lots of loss in the details when enlarging from a 4x5 negative onto 11x14 paper? Will an intensified negative for direct print be dense enough for enlarging? Will a bucket of water do, to bring down the fire?

{'author': 'OCB6left', 'created_utc': 1705828878, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 10}

I use iron copper developer in a small dark box when I shoot on location and was wondering if its harmful to breath it in. I mostly pour my collodion near a door or at least in a big open room with ventilation. Never really thought about the developer though. Thanks!

{'author': 'DepartureAlive4059', 'created_utc': 1705981359, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 4}

We have been at it for a while now and trying a bunch of different stuff. Current process is the collodion then silver nitrate for 3 mins then into a SLR for a 1 sec exposure f1.8 at a apurtye 600d pointed at a white wall with stands in the foreground that should be silhouetted. Then developer for 10 secs then fixer.

{'author': 'DareDangerDan', 'created_utc': 1706306950, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 15}

I was looking at mobile dark roomsbags, and saw that some of them had a red filter that you could see through that I assume functions like a safe light would. My questio is, could you make an entire bag out of that type of material so that you could see easier?

{'author': 'BentendoSwitch', 'created_utc': 1706366935, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 4}

Am I pouring the developer on too fasthard?

{'author': 'BentendoSwitch', 'created_utc': 1706382245, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 5}

Still getting the hang of things but I feel I am making progress.

{'author': 'blacksaltriver', 'created_utc': 1706535634, 'score': 11, 'num_comments': 1}

More recent try at it. Thoughts on how to do it better? Better pours better photos? Our old working horse is brand new and I know aged give you better contrast.

{'author': 'DareDangerDan', 'created_utc': 1707691803, 'score': 10, 'num_comments': 6}

Hey there! I have recently gotten into wet plate photography. This is only my second shoot. I understand there is quite a bit going technically wrong but out of all my issues, I'm having a hard time finding out what is causing the swirly white crud on the majority of my images. Is this "oystering"? If anyone can help me with the technical term, I would be so very appreciative! That way I can sink my teeth into correcting this issue. If anyone has any advice for me, I am so grateful for it! And honestly, if any one wants to rip into all of the other things that are going wrong in this tin type, I am all ears! I've got so much to learn so please do not hesitate to give me some notes. I currently use the Bostick Sullivan set up for my chemistry. Once I can start nailing the process I'm really excited to dive into my own chemistry but for now, the kit is where I'm at

{'author': 'OddFemme', 'created_utc': 1707843407, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Looking to get into wet plate photography for cheap. Was planning on making a cheap rudimentary camera but then started researching the chemicals and seeing that they were about 170 not sure if that's USD or Cad for the whole kit from UV photographics from what I've read there are reputable supplier my main concern though is if I'm spending roughly 200 on chemicals plus the cost of the plates. I'm not against spending money on a hobby I enjoy but given that I've not yet even tried the process I was hoping that there would be a cheaper barrier to entry wondering if any of you have any suggestions. I'm okay to sacrifice quality just want a cheap rig I can take a couple pictures with to see what it's like

{'author': 'freeram_black', 'created_utc': 1707950882, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 5}

I have a Toyo 4x5 view camera with a rodenstock sionar 5.6 210mm lens that I have been using with natural light to make tintypes. Anyone here using flash and if so what equipment do you use? From the amount of natural light needed I expect it has to be very beefy.

{'author': 'blacksaltriver', 'created_utc': 1708087637, 'score': 5, 'num_comments': 12}

Suppose anyone would like to rent your camera for a 2day convention event. how much are you going to charge exclusive of chemicals?

{'author': 'Dazzling-Train-9088', 'created_utc': 1708329814, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 4}

Im trying my hand at making my own developer instead of purchasing pre made, but cant get Everclear in my state. Is there a good substitute? Thank you!

{'author': 'jkoooski', 'created_utc': 1708474228, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 6}

I moved to a small mountain town and I have a studio space right on the main strip. The town is very busy with tourists in the summer, which is my main target audience. What would be the most successful way to market to them? FBig ads? Google ads? Flyers in local stores? There's a local Visitor's Guide publication and for 400 I could get a quarterpage ad featured for the summer. I will not be taking walkins, it will be appointment only. What have you had success with? Thanks.

{'author': 'Priestleygj', 'created_utc': 1708582831, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 12}

Is it over development? Underdevelopment? Something else? I've been taking them for a little bit now and half turn out decent and then half have this issue.

{'author': 'BentendoSwitch', 'created_utc': 1709410846, 'score': 15, 'num_comments': 9}

Thanks a lot for the help here, thought I'd share some of mine that I didn't completely mess up prevarnish

{'author': 'BentendoSwitch', 'created_utc': 1709483715, 'score': 18, 'num_comments': 1}

I stumbled to this video on youtube on making your own collodion few years ago. But I am having trouble finding it again. I'm planning to just make my own and i'm just willing to go down to this path since purchasing collodion on UV Photographics is impossible for my country due to dangerous goods policy, I'm in Asia btw. Can you recommend a good link and formulation for making my own collodion?

{'author': 'Dazzling-Train-9088', 'created_utc': 1709580596, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 4}

Hi, I am completely new to wet collodion photography and photography I'm general. My dumb ass question is this I want to use a modern large format camera for the wet plate process. Will those cameras accept wet plate holders or will I need to modify the camera back?

{'author': 'PinehillHaint', 'created_utc': 1709673068, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 5}

Hello! I want to start doing wet plate collodion. I have a 4x5 camera calumet or cambo?. I have experience with typical darkroom processing as well as using liquid light and cyanotype, so I have experience in photography, but have never done wet plate processing. I was wondering if anyone has any go to suggestions for book or manuals? Also, is there a brand of 4x5 holders that is preferred? I have done a cursory perusal of this subreddit and it seems like many people like UV Photographics for Chemicals in the US. Any info you can share would be helpful. I am so glad I found this subreddit. Thanks I am excited to start this journey.

{'author': 'Shangri_LaLa', 'created_utc': 1710332709, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 5}

I started the long process of learning to use collodion, and I am very eager to learn from this community. I took the advice of a lot of others here and on other forums to start simply and cheaply with a box camera, so I purchased a clean B2 Cadet and added little rails inside to keep the plate in place. I am going to try the Rockland Colloid kit first to see if the results are decent before I become a full on chemist. Any advice for using these dry plates? I think I would benefit greatly from taking a class or workshop. I dont see any within 8 hours of me, so I am willing to fly and make a weekend out of it. Does anyone have any recommendations? I once had a tintype portrait made in Marfa, TX, on a whim amazing photographer, he is still around in Austin and I have been enchanted ever since!

{'author': 'Odd_Mix148', 'created_utc': 1710550093, 'score': 6, 'num_comments': 5}

I just made the jump from 4x5 to 8x10, and these were the results. Each taken one after the other, same strobe light, same lens, same camera. The only factor I can think of was adding another 500ml of silver nitrate bath to my old one, which was not full enough to fully dunk 8x10 plates. I also left a plate with collodion on it for about 6 hours prior. But since these plates, each plate has seemed to lose more and more light sensitivity. Most recently I went back to my old camera, added some new collodion to my old batch, and remade my developer, and got back a completely blank plate after shooting.

{'author': 'BentendoSwitch', 'created_utc': 1710626500, 'score': 8, 'num_comments': 8}

Anyone here from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand or other neighbouring countries? I'm from the Philippines, and I'm having a hard time getting my chemisties specifically pre mixed collodion at UV Photographics. I appreciate any leads.

{'author': 'Dazzling-Train-9088', 'created_utc': 1710753209, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

Im trying to troubleshoot, still very new at this. This is what I get when I pour collodion on the plate, put the plate in my silver nitrate bath for three minutes, immediately develop in the dark, wash and fix. Collodion, developer and fixer are new, silver nitrate bath is about a year old but not used much. It looks clear, no sediment. Spec. gravity of silver nitrate is 1.080. Im having trouble figuring out the pH based on the paper strips I have. Any suggestions are welcome!

{'author': 'jkoooski', 'created_utc': 1710964111, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 10}

Hi there, occasionally people seem to like my crude attempts in wet plate and want to have pictures taken or want to purchase existing plates in exchange for money. Totally overwhelmed by such compliments, I usually just gave the plates away for free, but that seems to be not very sustainable in the long run. I have little clue, how much is a fair price, which wouldn't totally outbid and offend the professional guys here in central Europe, who call themselves artists and charge for their service accordingly to make a living. Is there an informal price setting by the International brown finger cartel, what a 5x7" and 8x10" tintype or ambrotype should sell for globally, which I'm obviously not aware of? I do tin and glass plates in 13x18cm5"x7", 18x24cm8x10" and 30x40cm11x14". My shed aka studiodark room allows for 1 to 2 persons sitting for portraits under flash light, but this set up is mobile and offgrid capable, too. I could think about occasionally attending fairs, flee markets or subject related events in my spare time and on weekends or worktravel with the rig across the EU during holidays. I'm located in a mid sized city with very little tourism, which once barely supported a former local wet plate studio for a few years, so the market to sustain a shop is pretty quickly saturated and not worth to be taken into consideration here. How many people are you able to shoot on such events per day, when it is busy? How much do you charge per plate? Please feel free to post your average pricing for your photographic services with a brief description of the circumstances or just link and advertise your studios website with pricing here. Cheers x200B

{'author': 'OCB6left', 'created_utc': 1711031381, 'score': 9, 'num_comments': 7}

Im new to wet plate, have only made about 25 plates and Im getting to know my lens and the chemistry. Feeling pretty comfortable with the chemistry and pouring, but noticing that I often have a halo and fogginess when I pull my plate from my silver bath. The exposures still come out but the halo is very obvious. Am I letting my colodion dry too long before putting it in the bath? I have cleaned my bath each time Ive used it with a coffee filter and cotton balls. It came from UV photographics, pH has been tested and is at 4. Images the first three, camera, human skull not real, and raccoon skull, were all from cleaned reused plates. The last two, wreath, and plants, were peeled and poured. These are the best examples of what Im referring to with the halo. I took one, one day class with Jill Enfield in NYC back in 2011, and have been using Quinn Jacobsons guide, as well as Osterman Scully. Learning by reading watching and practice. I am quite poor so I did shoot my second round of plates after cleaning the unwanted ones from my first batch with denatured alcohol. I can see some spots where it wasnt totally clean. Thats not my concern at the moment. I just dont know why my plate looks cloudy when I take it out of the silver. Thanks!

{'author': 'sweetcreepin', 'created_utc': 1711656631, 'score': 5, 'num_comments': 2}

Anybody know the general thickness of the trophy aluminum most folks use, and any advice on techniques or machines best suited to chopping alreadydeveloped plates?

{'author': 'fredator23', 'created_utc': 1712373547, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Ive got an Eastman View 2D and a Wollensak 5.6 raptor lens. Making 5x7s right now. Im working with little to no daylight in my studio. What do folks recommend for a lighting setup? Im using the light I have which puts off a measly 800w and Im doing 4 minute exposures. I am new to studio lighting, bear with me. I likely need upwards of 3000w, is that right? Not sure if I want to use strobe lighting, Ive heard its not the best with wetplate. Thanks!

{'author': 'sweetcreepin', 'created_utc': 1712460307, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 4}

I still had quite a bit of 4yearold Collodion Lea 2 left that I had forgotten about. This picture was shot indoors at f5.5 and with four 105W daylight lamps. The collodion didn't break down and is only about one stop slower than it was 4 years ago. The only downside is that when using normal sandarac varnish, the alcohol dissolves the collodion, but with a UVresistant lacquer, everything works fine.

{'author': '_christoph_t_', 'created_utc': 1712704438, 'score': 11, 'num_comments': 7}

Hey, I'm working on my developing recipe. Adding acetic acid organic gives the image a warmer tone, while nitric acid inorganic gives it a cooler tone. Do you know if this applies to all inorganic acids, or is it just nitric acid? Do you have any recommendations for a developer recipe or chemicals, that give brighter and maybe denser whites?

{'author': '_christoph_t_', 'created_utc': 1713005776, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 1}

Im currently trying to conceive but not yet pregnant. I have been avoiding doing wet plate because a teacher told me once I probably wouldnt do it if I was pregnant. I know the chemicals can be super dangerous. I already wear a heavy duty mask when I do it. Theres a wet plate project I want to do that would take one day making plates. Im just curious if people have any info or personal experience on engaging with alt photography chemical processes while trying to conceive. Im too risk averse to do wet plate regularly. But I wonder if one day would have a big impact.

{'author': 'jaguar_star', 'created_utc': 1713275408, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 9}

Hello photography friends, I'm wanting to jump deeper into wet plate photography soon but am having some trouble understanding which lens to get. The men in my family have been doing photography in one way or another for generations, and while most of the "recent" photography my dad and late granddad did was film in a darkroom in the 60's and 70's. I have dabbled a tiny bit with my dad doing some wet plate, but I'm no expert. He ended up giving me a 4x5 camera from 1895 but it's in rough shape, with light leaks and missing pins, and I don't want to risk damaging it so I'm looking at getting an Intrepid 5x7 camera soon. From what I've researched, I'm looking at getting a 150mm copal style f5.6 lens but I wanted to ask someone more experienced. I would focus mostly on landscape photography with the possibility of limited portraits. I'm currently looking at Nikon Nikkor 150mm f5.6 W Copal 0, Rodenstock SIRONARN 150mm f5.6 , or Fujifilm Fujinon W 150mm f5.6. Sorry for the long post, I'd appreciate any advice or opinion on these lenses and what would be the best starter lens, and maybe some decent places where I could find affordable lenses since it seems like no one makes them new anymore. Thank you all!

{'author': 'Bottled_Bearz', 'created_utc': 1713500831, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 3}

Learned wet plate in class and am doing it for my final. First was done in a studio and rest outside. Scans aren't super good and there's dust, but I was wondering if there's any tips that people have to get better contrast or detail exposure, development time??

{'author': 'Competitive_Horse413', 'created_utc': 1713559337, 'score': 6, 'num_comments': 1}

Ive been interested in circular plates, but wondered how I could cut aluminium or glass. My friend has a laser cutting machine and cut a stack of black acrylic to try. Plate size 7 circle 3mm thick Lens 250mm f3.5 Strobe main light beauty dish 6000ws Strobe key light head with barn doors 3000ws Exposure 1 x pop. Collodion Ostermans 1 year old. Developer Potassium Nitrate mix. Fix Hypo. Wash 20 mins Varnish wait until dry and spray with Cobra clear lacquer 1 year old collodion test

{'author': 'postatomic1977', 'created_utc': 1713889205, 'score': 40, 'num_comments': 16}

Practicing with an old Agfa B2 Cadet that makes 2.5x3.25 plates. I am still working on not overdeveloping but also covering the whole plate with developer. I took these in full sun with about 1 second exposure time. On my first weekend of practice, I only had 3 out of 8 plates that even showed an image. Second weekend, I got 3 out of 5, but they werent great and not developed evenly. It seems like applying the developer is the most difficult part for me. I appreciate any feedback tips anyone can offer to me!

{'author': 'Odd_Mix148', 'created_utc': 1713983874, 'score': 6, 'num_comments': 1}

Is it possible to make a tintype from an old photo? If so, how? Would it have to be blown up?

{'author': 'mikael122', 'created_utc': 1714337622, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 5}

howdy folks, I've been shooting dry plate tintypes via zebra dry plate for a few months now and am looking at moving over to wet plate for a few reasons and wanted to see if anyone had any insight for me. First off, the price difference is certainly a factor for 10 4x5 plates it costs me 70 usd including shipping, which is honestly brutal. Should I proceed with wet plate, I'd start off with the 4x5 kit from bs the 8x10 kit is said to coat 6070 plates, the 4x5 has half the collodion, but is a quarter of the size, so by my estimation would coat 120140 4x5's and cost 300 usd. Even factoring in the separate cost of the plate itself, it is remarkably more affordable I know that it is even more cost effective to get the chemicals individually, but I live in a tiny building in a very rural area, so I really don't want a bunch of dangerous or volatile stuff sitting around until I'm sure it is something I want to pursue Secondly, I live in a place with a very high amount of uv, and occasionally struggle not blowing out my highlights to a near unusable degree I had thought this was just an inherent aspect of shooting plates, but saw a comparison between collodion and gelatin plates by Borut Peterlin which showed that collodion handles high uv much better than gelatin. This is relevant because I shoot solely outdoors I shoot mostly horses, which move, so I need as short of a shutter speed as I can manage, which can cause issues when avoiding harsh direct sunlight. I also have an Ilford darkroom tent, so I've got the coating and developing in the field part covered. One thing I am hesitant about is the issues you can come across with the emulsion. I'm no stranger to having to toy around things to get them to work, but having never done it, I'd like to hear about the troubleshooting process from those with some experience, especially if you are shooting out and about like I would be. Overall, let me know if you have any advice, recommendations, or anecdotes that might help me out, even if you think that wet plate might not be for me, or questions about things that might better inform me about how I should go about this. Thanks!

{'author': 'a_human_tumor', 'created_utc': 1714417081, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 7}

When recently chatting with my collodion chemicals dealer about my developing issues, he mentioned, that he adds some "business secret" surface tension breaking additive to his ready mixed developer, to help even pouring and avoiding the developer to be repelled from the film. Id highly doubt, he just adds some plain bubbly dish wash soap, but he mentioned "that's why my dev is foaming bait, when you shake the bottle". Which kind of surfactant would be suitable for wet plate developers? My slim chemical knowledge is a bit lost between "nonionic", "anionic" or "cationic" surfactants? Which one to try?

{'author': 'OCB6left', 'created_utc': 1714548242, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 4}

Hi, just started dipping into wetplate photography. Here's my first attempt at producing an image. What causes the fogginess over the face area? I just need that help with that specific issue. Setup info This was just an indoor test shot. F4.5, exposed for 25 secs with just with one softbox. I haven't mastered pouring yet but did get it in one go on this one. I developed for about 45 sec. Waited 30 sec before I put plate in nitrate bath. My collodion chemicals are all fresh.

{'author': 'Sokartis', 'created_utc': 1714598636, 'score': 7, 'num_comments': 11}

I shoot pop up events pretty frequently. I recently took a bit of a break to tweak my prices, website and gear. Previously I would give out scans for free if people asked because I wasnt getting a ton of requests. I want to have a price on my site for if people want a scan because it takes me a while to scan and edit it dust removal. Just curious if anyone sells scans and how much you charge. I was thinking like 20 per scan? Is that crazy? Thanks in advance!

{'author': 'DepartureAlive4059', 'created_utc': 1714818469, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 2}

Had a busy day celebrating WWP day with friends, sharing a glimpse of the studio. Plates are waiting to be scanned, so Ill post these separately. Plate size 7 circle 3mm thick Lens 250mm f3.5 Strobe main light beauty dish 4500ws Strobe key light head with barn doors 3000ws Exposure 1 x pop. Collodion Ostermans new. Developer copper sulphate mix. Fix ilford fix. Wash 20 mins Varnish wait until dry and spray with Cobra clear lacquer

{'author': 'postatomic1977', 'created_utc': 1714915002, 'score': 17, 'num_comments': 1}

I got a new camera, so I have a lot of new elements in play. Is this streaking caused by the silver bath? This hasnt been varnished, but it was still wet when I took this pic of it. Thanks guys!

{'author': 'Odd_Mix148', 'created_utc': 1715178305, 'score': 9, 'num_comments': 8}

Hey there! New comer to the hobby been doing film for quite some time Where can I find the needed equipment for taking and developing wetplate photographs? I can't seem to find a good source for the various trays or the actual "holder" for the plate you slip into the camera or would these be custom made if using a 4X5 camera not originally intended for tintype use? x200B Any and all advice is much appreciated

{'author': 'Grau_Wulf', 'created_utc': 1715212510, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 3}

I hear great things about UV Photographics UVPX, being fast but also very stable and offering a long shelf life. Unfortunately they dont ship outside of the US or Canada, so was curious if there was a similar option for UK buyers?

{'author': 'postatomic1977', 'created_utc': 1715369025, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Graflex Speed Graphic f4.7, 12 exposure. I also got to experience what happens when you get too close to the flame when you varnish. Yikes, oops, lesson learned.

{'author': 'Odd_Mix148', 'created_utc': 1715470684, 'score': 15, 'num_comments': 2}

Im just getting started with tintype after years of film and cyanotype. Recommend me a cheap beginner camera, chemicals and resources to teach myself this art?

{'author': 'kerfufflewhoople', 'created_utc': 1716398360, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 2}

Hello, I'm new on reddit. Once I saw a video where Victoria Will was shooting tintypes of Sundance stars. I really loved the results but didn't care to know what was tintypes. Eventually I started to search and learn about collodion wet plate photography 3 years ago when confined from CoViD. This plate is one of my latest, probably the best I did. The model is the face of the Youtube Channel Bolchegeek.

{'author': 'Gomeisa_', 'created_utc': 1717100688, 'score': 47, 'num_comments': 11}

i picked up this old ambrotype from an estate sale today for 10, marked all the way down from 75. i bought it with the idea of changing out the photo inside for a different one, but after researching ambrotypes and its process ive realized its not that simple. however, nothing online really gave an exact answer as to whether or not it could be done, and if so how, so that beings me here. plz help!!!

{'author': 'Dyringatory', 'created_utc': 1717962864, 'score': 8, 'num_comments': 2}

Decide to get up early and finish up the last of this batch of collodion on the coast. Found a rather nice abandoned fishing boat, which worked well as a still life study. The weather was extremely blustery so trying to keep the camera still during exposure was a challenge!

{'author': 'postatomic1977', 'created_utc': 1718639950, 'score': 54, 'num_comments': 14}

An image from World Wetplate Day where I shot friends to come and sit and pose. Plate size 7" circle 3mm thick Lens 250mm f3.5 Strobe main light beauty dish 4500ws Strobe key light head with barn doors 2500w S Exposure 1 x pop. Collodion Ostermans new. Developer Potassium Nitrate mix. Fix Hypo. Wash 20 mins Varnish wait until dry and spray with Cobra clear lacquer

{'author': 'postatomic1977', 'created_utc': 1718742939, 'score': 19, 'num_comments': 1}

I have a college interview for photography Alevel in February and Im terrified that my work isnt good enough and Im going to make myself look stupid. Any advice? Edit clarity

{'author': 'got-no-life', 'created_utc': 1514319889, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 4}

Im just now starting to jump in and offer mini sessions for the next couple of months. Whats a good starting price for 3045 minsession?

{'author': 'robincaine', 'created_utc': 1514320969, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has ever had this problem where lightroom mobile wont allow you to save a photo onto the camera roll or even share it to say instagram. As far as the camera roll issue, i have already given lightroom mobile acess to my camera roll. Struggling to post a picture that i really like and would appreciate it if anyone has had this problem or anyone who may know how to fix this reach out! Thank you

{'author': 'jpulgar97', 'created_utc': 1515856487, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Howdy! I formatted my SD card before uploading them to a hard drive. Is there any way that I can recover them without downloading some weird software on my Mac?

{'author': 'aqkj', 'created_utc': 1517862809, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Hi all, Ive been doing lifestyleglamour shots of my girlfriend for about a year now, and Im feeling fairly confident in my work. Id like to branch out and seek new subjects, but Id like to experiment with some photo editing software to expand my skills. My girlfriend is usually the one to edit photos she uses a variety of apps, so editing is fairly new to me. So my question is does anyone have a recommendation for a good beginners photo editing software thats free?

{'author': 'DowntownChampionship', 'created_utc': 1519320392, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Ive been using a canon rebel t3 for the past 2 years or so, and I believe my skill is now being limited by the camera itself, so Id like some input on what a good camera to move up to would be, Ive thought about the Pentax K1 quite a bit but thats getting up there in for me, and I also am pretty set on switching to something mirrorless. Im looking for something that is meant for intermediateexpert use but also is around 1800 at the most for the camera body and lens, as well as charging gear, thanks!

{'author': 'The_Disclaimer12', 'created_utc': 1519422781, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 3}

BACKSTORY My contract clearly states that I have 7 days to provide proofs to my client for them to choose the images they would like and 10 weeks from agreement of client to retouch and all that jazz and deliver the final images to my client. Although I state that I have 10 weeks to do this, I always express to my clients that the final images are likely to be delivered to them sooner than the deadline. TODAY I met with a potential client who has hired me for a photoshoot. I gave the client my contract to look over before our meeting today so they would have time to look over the details. It turns out that my client wants the final images within 1 week of the photoshoot which was not discussed or disclosed to me at all. I have other projects I am working on and intentionally give myself 10 weeks to guarantee quality of images and flexibility for myself. Since this client wants the final images within a week, I will need to put current projects on hold and move aroundreschedule other items of business not including photoshoots. QUESTION What should I charge for such a quick turnaround? The client isn't wanting a small number of images and wants them all to be retouched to a high standard. How much should I charge for this? I have told my client that a charge for such a quick turnaround is applicable and they have agreed, but I have no idea what I should charge, or how to go about it. ANY HELP WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. Thanks

{'author': 'ThePinkElephants', 'created_utc': 1520949885, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

What are some good ND filters you'd recommend? I'm looking for one that can blur clouds and water nicely.

{'author': 'couldntloadimage', 'created_utc': 1529462885, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

Does anyone know where in Colorado I can take photos with owls?

{'author': 'C3p220', 'created_utc': 1531565490, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

I already have an 85mm f1.6 on my canon crop sensor its great for my portraits. Im not a person who bothers about technical details I just do things according to feeling so IDK how I ended up with an 85mm either. My main problem with this lens is that I have to stand REALLY FAR from my subject just so I can have whatever I want in the frame. During events this became a really apparent problem when space is a constraint. Should I get a 50mm for my crop sensor if that is the case?

{'author': 'washimashi', 'created_utc': 1533055941, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 1}

I'm getting a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and there are so many things to get for it. I'm looking for a CLOSE UP lens Just so you know, I'm a amateur photographer who's had both a Nikon before and a Canon 70D. I've been doing photography for years but never had to switch out my lens.

{'author': 'loftyhijinks', 'created_utc': 1535218819, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

Looking for a low f Lense so I can get more of a blurred background. What would you guys recommended ?

{'author': 'giant117', 'created_utc': 1539051378, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Title pretty much sums it up. Anyone done a photo shoot with a tall woman and a shorter man. 56 inch difference? The woman wants the photos to have the typical couple feel. Just looking for advice on how to make sure we get comfortable and natural looking poses since there's some anxiety from her already.

{'author': '[deleted]', 'created_utc': 1541472294, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

Hello! So I have shot my first film, on point and shoot Konica C35 EF3, using Portra 400 and unfortunately some photos got this interesting effect. Not all of them but quite few. Now I winder what went wrong? I guess I might have done something wrong although there are almost no settings to change on the camera. Tried to search fab internet but I was not lucky with my chosen keywords. Thank you Redditors!

{'author': 'hoxtongk', 'created_utc': 1542402244, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Im in the market for my first DSLR. Im on a budget, but I would like to get the most bang for my buck. This will be for general photography a bit of everything. I also plan to use it for recording video. I was always under the impression that the T6 was a top quality camera, but after a simple google search, the professional reviews average at about 50 510 stars. The Nikon, while more expensive, is a bit better with average ratings at around 70. Can anyone shed some personal light onto this? Im completely out of my element. Thanks.

{'author': 'DPool34', 'created_utc': 1543294083, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

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{'author': '[deleted]', 'created_utc': 1547186895, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

x200B

{'author': 'wet_hedgehog', 'created_utc': 1547812103, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 4}

I'm heading to Barcelona next week and I can't decide which new lens to get for my camera. Trying to pick between a 25mm and a 1260mm I know it's all relative, but which is best for this type of trip? lots of architecture, etc Or if another lens is better...asking for a friend.

{'author': 'trod0913', 'created_utc': 1549472309, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

So I got a canon 5D and a canon 50mm 1.8 to learn on. I really want to learn the fundamentals. Im trying to figure out the controls, what my style is. My local college costs an arm and a leg for basic digital photography. Im not sure about skillshare bc I want real feedback. I really like portraits though I dont have many subjects to photograph, What would you all suggest to really learn the art of photography? I was told to just go out and shoot and I did that the last few days but Im not good at not having a plan. Any help, direction, advice, encouragement, etc. I would really appreciate it.

{'author': 'crawleynick', 'created_utc': 1549970423, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 6}

This might be a dumb question, but I keep trying to shoot some ducks that have been visiting my pond but every time I try to sneak up on them they fly away before I even get into long lens range. Do you have any suggestions on how I can photograph them without them knowing Im there?

{'author': 'Aleph_Nol', 'created_utc': 1550247374, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

In about a month I am moving to Namibia Africa for the next 2 and a half years. I want to photograph the stars, animals, people, and landscape. I'm currently shooting with a Nikon d3200 but thinking this would be a good time to upgrade. I can make the purchase of the camera with the standard 2470m lens which would cost me 1,800 to 2,300 but I'm concerned just having that one lens would be too limiting and other lenses are 600. My question is without buying a wide angle lens for the stars or a zoom lens for the animals if it would even be worth it for me to purchase the A7iii at all?

{'author': 'nam31194', 'created_utc': 1552176701, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Had my camera backpack stolen out of my car. I know.. I should have not left anything in the car. Here's what I lost Canon EOS R w 24105mm RF kit lens Canon EF 24mm f1.4 II lens Mavic Pro with controller Accessories and other stuff. Does anyone know if any of these items are trackable? I'm going to try to claim most of the lost equipment through homeowners insurance, but we'll see how that goes. Any advice on that realm would be greatly appreciated too! TIA

{'author': 'rangerdm', 'created_utc': 1552253318, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 3}

Heres some of my work if necessary.

{'author': 'yeetskeetskirt123', 'created_utc': 1553579528, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

A friend of mine got a new outfit cosplay that he wanted some pics of. I used to work in magazine publishing as a graphic designer regularly working with photographers and using Photoshop for color correction and other changes, so I recommended that he get a professional photographer to take some pics in a studio my friend is a little on the shy side rather than taking photos in his home. He just showed me a Lightroom collection of the 59 photos there were many more than that taken that the photographer selected as being the ones from which my friend could choose a subset to do lighting and color correction on. The quality of the images was very variablemost had significant problems with lighting, or framing the tip of my friends boot was out of frame in some otherwise good shots, for example, or composition. Of these I considered about 11 to be even worthy of doing anything with. My friend is paying 200 for the two hour shoot including the lighting and color correction. Although there are a few really good shots out of the 11 usable photos, to me this does not seem anything like the proportion of good images that I would expect from a professional photographer. Should I tell my friend to ask for a reduction in the cost? Is 11 usable images out of 59 a decent ratio of shots for the money hes paying?

{'author': 'Xantharius', 'created_utc': 1553866287, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

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{'author': '[deleted]', 'created_utc': 1554022530, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

Hi all, Just joined Reddit for this very question D I have a Canon 6D and a 430EX IIIRT Flash and I would like tips on using daytime flash to fill shadows. In lowlight I get that you have a slow shutter speed bc the only exposure is when the flash is fired but during daylight, I can't have such a slow shutter speed since the subject will appear blurry. Does my flash model and camera allow me to slow down the flash? I think it doesn't. Is 160 slow enough for the flash to fill in the shadows? Thanks, all! Looking forward to paying it forward by answering future questions!

{'author': 'banannah520', 'created_utc': 1554779532, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

I just started portrait photography and need to send about 30 photos to my client. A compressed file isnt super user friendly for people so looking for a website or something I could upload them too and give the client a password to view them. I dont mind paying and can use square space or similar formats pretty well, just havent in two plus years and never for photos specifically I dont even know where to start looking so I figured I would ask here!! Thanks

{'author': 'kbarrette89', 'created_utc': 1555215890, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

We are getting married in 2021 and definitely don't have the budget for a professional photographer. We were thinking about checking to see if we could hire a student from a very nearby college to our venue that has a photography programphotography club. We aren't really picky but would just like at least a few pictures of the day that are better than what friends and family might take. We do live in CT which is a higher cost state. We were hoping to maybe spend 400600. Is this reasonable? Photography isn't super high on our list and we are on a very tight budget so we won't go with photography otherwise but we certainly don't want to rip anyone off. Looking for the most coverage possible, but probably at least 4 hours.

{'author': 'Ashtae220', 'created_utc': 1560224264, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 3}

I am starting a photography business and I am looking for a simple and free watermark program to use on my images. The problem is, I have been searching for a while and either I have to pay, or the program is low quality. If you guys can recommend any apps or websites that are free or low priced, preferably for pc, that would be great!

{'author': 'kat_8_8', 'created_utc': 1561649753, 'score': 3, 'num_comments': 1}

I'm doing my first photoshoot of a person and I need advice on how to do it, it'll be on the mountains, probably surrounded by a lot of trees and some water, also she's going to wear a dress. I want to make this amazing for her. How can I do that she get good pictures.

{'author': 'GoddessOfWar_Wisdom', 'created_utc': 1561668970, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Hi! I'm kinda new with cameras but I'm seriously done with taking photos with a mobile device. I have plenty of experience with Photoshop so I know that I get used to advanced features quickly. But I'm also a student so wich camera is really good and for a low value? Edit sorry for the typo in the title but I can't change it on mobile.

{'author': 'infinitespaze', 'created_utc': 1562406934, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 4}

Complete noob, i got a camera and im pretty used to it now, but as someone who only used to take photos on a phone, i dont know when to use my flash, at all. Help appreciated

{'author': 'crocodile_kangaroo', 'created_utc': 1562417954, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

Not sure if this is the right place but figured Id give it a shot. Weve got a vacation coming up that will involve a LOT of water. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba, etc. Can anyone suggest something that would allow me to take pics under water?

{'author': 'Uniqueusername5209', 'created_utc': 1562466035, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}

I am at a photoshoot right now and it's just so awkward, how do I make the next one not so awkward

{'author': 'GoddessOfWar_Wisdom', 'created_utc': 1562544671, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 1}

For a people shoot what is the best to pose them in that makes them look natural yet cool I have a really hard time telling people what to do and what position to pose in. Any suggestions?

{'author': 'GoddessOfWar_Wisdom', 'created_utc': 1562545348, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 2}

Guys I keep going back and forth on diving into newborn photography and really investing in it. I focus primarily on outdoor family lifestyle photos but in Minnesota you have to find a happy medium because the weather is only nice like 2 months out of the year . Any recommendations on some online newborn courses that can walk me through just about everything.. from lighting to posing to post production and how to edit in photoshop?

{'author': 'kristamarx', 'created_utc': 1562556099, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Hey internet family, I've been a full time freelance photographer for the past few years. I started photography by shooting concerts and bands and eventually turned my hobby into a full time gig expanding to weddings, portraits, corp. ect. Over the past few months though, I've come to absolutely hate my work. I'll spend hours and hours online watching videos or reading how to improve and I can never get my pictures to come out the way I want them to. In these past months, taking photos has become hard for me and even look at a camera makes me so nauseous. It makes it more difficult since it's my full time job. I hate photography right now but I know deep down somewhere it's what I'm meant to do and I can't see myself doing anything else. Has anyone felt this way before and how did you get over it?

{'author': 'ryanthegrill', 'created_utc': 1563242528, 'score': 4, 'num_comments': 2}

So I have a Samsung Galaxy A8 and I love to take pictures of whatever. Mostly nature because what's more beautiful than nature. Nothing right? So I was wondering are the standard filters goodthe best on Android? Are there apps with better filters? Which apps? Thank you for answering

{'author': 'Chanandler_Bong03', 'created_utc': 1563407370, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 6}

Does anyone have any advice on a cheaper camera and lens to take senior pictures with? Ive been taking pictures on my iPhone X and editing them in Lightroom and a few seniors in my town saw my photos and asked if I could take their senior pictures. So, any advice for gear? Or should I be alright just shooting them on my phone? I also dont know how much I would charge them, if I would at all

{'author': 'KW5656', 'created_utc': 1563918392, 'score': 5, 'num_comments': 3}

The photos aren't as crisp as I want so I'm looking into a new camera. I've been looking at the Canon 80D and it seems good, but what is your favorite?

{'author': 'goodvibess2020', 'created_utc': 1564343825, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 2}

Hi... I have a Sony A58.. and I want to take action shots of my dogs and what not and I adjust my speeds and other things like iso to get lighting but if I have it on auto focus it doesn't focus fast enough and if I do manual I'm too slow to adjust it.. I had it focused on one spot and waited for my dog to cross that area but sometimes it still comes blurry or even grainy ... Any advice?!

{'author': 'siker11', 'created_utc': 1564380985, 'score': 2, 'num_comments': 3}

Ive owned a XT10 for a long time but now I got a used Nikon D800 I dont have a use for it but I do enjoy using it sometimes because its very light and fast compared to the older Nikon. A guy on Austrian craigslist offered to trade for a X100s and that camera appears to have all the aspects of the Fujifilm XT10 that i like small, Light, fast but has a design I visually prefer. Sensor seems to be the same one. Should I trade?

{'author': 'GammaNumerix', 'created_utc': 1565707319, 'score': 1, 'num_comments': 1}