First introduced in Paris in 1A853 and popular through the 1860s-70s, tintypes are photographs created directly on a thin metal sheet coated with dark lacquer. They competed with older daguerreotypes and became a go-to for portraits, battlefield scenes, and snapshots of the Wild West – thanks to their portabililty quick development time.
Award-winning photographer Raoul Slater keeps this tradition alive in his Pomona studio, mastering the unpredictable art of wet-plate collodion photography. With long exposures (timed in “Kurt Cobains”) and delicate chemistry, his tintypes capture raw, unexpected beauty in pure silver.
At the Fair, Raoul will set up his darkroom and camera, ready to create stunning portraits on the spot. Don’t miss the chance to experience this timeless craft!
