Tintypes
Tintype Portraits: Living History, Captured Forever
Step back in time and experience the captivating magic of 19th-century photography. Unlike modern digital files that live temporarily on screens, an authentic wet plate tintype is a physical heirloom—hand-crafted on a sheet of metal using chemistry, silver, and light.
At Andrew Clark Images, each individual plate is entirely unique, displaying beautiful, unpredictable characteristics that cannot be replicated by a digital filter. From the careful pouring of the collodion to the mesmerizing reveal in the chemical fixing bath, a Charlottesville tintype photography session is more than just a photoshoot; it is an immersive, artistic experience. The result is a striking, timeless portrait that will endure for generations to come.
PORTRAITS:
Single Portrait (one person): $75
Double Portrait (two people): $100
High Resolution scan: $75
PRESENTATION:
Framing: $50
PACKAGES:
Two single portraits: $135
Four single portraits: $250
Couples package (two single portraits, two double portraits, one high resolution scan): $350
Family package (four single portraits, two double portraits, one high resolution scan): $450
One-hour session (special subject matter, 8-10 tintypes): $500