The Wet Plate Collodion Process

Thanks Quinn for posting the collodion technique; I'm study photography art history. This has helped me more. Beautiful work.

Thank you once again
Wayne L
Vancouver BC

I appreciate the kind words, Wayne. Thanks.

Thanks for this video! I am a student paper/photograph conservator and you really helped me understand the technique used. I am working on a 1850s broken ambrotype and actually seeing someone making one somehow makes my work more ''real''. Thanks again!

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad to hear that it helped you understand the process. Good luck with your studies, great career choice.

I see you have a DVD workshop, What's it called and where can I get it. I live in Ireland so a website rather than a store would help, Thanks !

Hi, I really love your videos,I watch them alot. I am dying to give it a go. Could you help with something.I have come across the TINTYPE PARLOR available from Rockland Colloid. It seems to be the same thing but the kit is really cheap and it seems simple to use. Do you know of this kit and what the main difference between a finished ambrotype or a finished glass plate using this kit would be. In other words is it worth getting all those chemicals. If you could help I would greatly appreciate it

Hi,
Awesome video! I have been wanting to do this for a long time, but just don't know where to begin. What type of camera would you recommend? Can these cameras be used for wet collodion as well as film? Where do I buy the necessary chemicals? Thanks!

an 8x10 camera is a good base for a project like this. I recommend starting with 4x5 (using standard film), then moving to film with an 8x10, and if you still enjoy the process consider trying wet-plate. It is extremely expensive and time consuming, though so be prepared.

This is so inspiring ! I have to build/buy my own LF and try to do this :) This is photography !

Excellent! You'll love it!