portrait packages

PARLOUR SESSION

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The PARLOUR $670.


Two finished plates produced, one framed on a panel board.


During this hour and a half session, two compositions (i.e., head n' shoulder, half length or close-up) are photographed.


Portraits are photographed on a variety of tonal and canvas backdrops.


Six "full plates" (6.5” x 8.5”) are photographed to choose from.

SALON SESSION

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The Salon $1170.


Three finished plates produced, two are framed on panel boards.

During this two hour session, three compositions (i.e., head n' shoulder, half length, close-up or full length) are photographed.


Options for seating and background elements available to design a personalized set.


Eight "full plates" (6.5” x 8.5”) or square (7" x 7") are photographed to choose from.

DELUXE SESSION

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Deluxe Ambrotype $1750.


Four finished plates produced, three are framed on special ambrotype panel boards.

Ambrotypes use the same process as a tintype but uses glass plates instead of aluminum. The glass plates add another subtly to the wet plate process. Glass plates require additional preparation. 

 

During this two and a half hour session, three compositions (i.e., head n' shoulder, half length, close-up or full length) are photographed.


A custom set is designed with your consultation.


Ten "full plates" (6.5” x 8.5”) or square (7" x 7") are photographed to choose from.


Custom free-standing art frame available, $500.

CLASSIC SESSION

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The CLASSIC


Standard plate (4"x5") - $245.

or

Full plate (6.5” x 8.5”) - $325.


One finished plate produced.


During this one hour session, one  composition is photographed.


Portraits are photographed on a tonal backdrop.


Four plates are photographed to choose from.


Booking: Sessions available monthly on the first Saturday of the month, please inquiry.

ADDITIONAL

Finishing: Varnish and Framing

Varnishing:

All plates are varnished with archival Sandarac varnish.


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Panel Frame:

The plates are elegantly float mounted on 11” x 14” panel frames finished in a flat white with the option of a raised border or flush perimeter.

Cost $75.


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Ambrotype Art Frame:

Custom made ambrotype art frame. Made of solid oak, with staining options available. Can be wall mounted or free standing.

One of kind.

$500

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Supplementary plates

Additional finished plates, including digital image file from a session may be purchase:

Tintype standard plate (4" x 5") $50.

Tintype full plate (6.5" x 8.5") $65.

Ambrotype full plate or square $75.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • When can I book a session?

    All sessions except for Classics can be booked any day of the week. Advance notice of more than two weeks is recommended.

  • When can I book a Classic session?

    Classic sessions are typically available the first Saturday of the month. Please enquire for further details, thank-you.

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    Payment by e-transfer or cash, thank-you.  

  • Cancellation refund policy.

    One week’s notice is required for cancellations, with full refund. With six days or less a 50% refund will be issued. 

  • Rescheduling policy?

    Five day’s notice is required for rescheduling. The wet plate process requires a great deal of preparation for the chemistry and setting up the lights and camera. Regarding the chemistry, it always needs to be tested advance.  Reserving time in the studio also needs to be consider. Rescheduling with less than five days notice will incur a rebooking fee of $200. 

  • How many can be in portrait session?

    A family portrait of five is manageable. More than five sitters requires advanced notice and may incur modest additional charge for supplementary lighting. 

  • When do I get to see my wet plate portrait?

    You can see your image a few minutes after it is photographed. The plate, however, is not finished. It requires a thorough washing. Then it needs to finished with either Renaissance Wax for the Classic sessions, and Sandarac varnish for the Parlour, Salon and Deluxe Ambrotype sessions.

  • What is Renaissance Wax ?

    Renaissance wax is the method that plates photographed for Classic sessions are finished.

    It is a brand of microcrystalline wax polish and is modern finishing method of sealing and protecting tintype plates. It was developed by the British Museum Research Laboratory and is commonly used in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. It is not archival, though it will last a very long time. It can be quickly applied and produces a neutral matte finish which.

  • What is Sandarac varnish?

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