19th Century Photography Experience

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Sintra, Portugal
Host and his camera
One of the cameras
19th Century Photography Experience Image 3
Focusing
The portrait room
The portrait room
Final images washing in the trays

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1 hour (Approx.)
Mobile Ticket
Instant Confirmation

Overview

The studio offers a hands-on experience on wet plate collodion portraiture and its development process. In this digital era, where thousands and thousands of photographs are taken every day by simple mobiles and digital cameras, the great if not the totalities of these photos are stored and forgotten in a computer. We look for the reverse; something tangible and precious that cannot be neglected. It’s a very complex and unique process which requires the photographic material to be coated, sensitized, impressed and revealed within a period of about fifteen minutes while the plate is still wet and hence its name. Making a wet plate can be time-consuming, unpredictable, and requires a great deal of commitment and patience but the result is a unique, beautiful and lasting piece.

Description

This experience is designed to make you time-travel back to the early ages of photography. You’ll have your portrait made through one of the oldest photography processes, invented by Frederick Scott Archer in 1851: wet plate collodion and will have the chance to experience the whole process of development. This immersive experience will be held at FIVE HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, which itself is equipped with antique cameras, and furniture, alongside some literature on 19th century Photography, all for your edification.

This particular technique creates unique images, reminiscent of a distant past. You will have the chance to choose from three different sizes in which the tintype portrait will be made.

Some 19th century clothes and props will be available for the portrait session.

In addition to being an extremely interesting process, you will have the opportunity to follow the hosts to the laboratory/dark-room to experience/see the whole development process.

The aluminium plates (tintypes) are ready to take, one hour after the experience starts.

Stop At:

Five Historic Photography Studio, Largo 10 de Dezembro, 14, São Pedro, Sintra 2710

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 1 hour (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Small Portrait 10X12 cm
    1/27/2022 - 12/24/2025
    Monday - Sunday :10:30 AM - 05:30 PM
    Medium Portrait 13X18 cm
    1/27/2022 - 12/24/2025
    Monday - Sunday :10:30 AM - 05:30 PM
    Large Portrait 20X25 cm
    1/26/2022 - 12/24/2025
    Monday - Sunday :10:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Experience/see the whole development process in the dark room
  • Tintype/Portrait taken by the host.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Desaconselhável para crianças com menos de 6 anos de idade, uma vez que os tempo de exposição da fotografia pode ir até aos 10 segundos.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-125229P1

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