ABOUT OUR STUDIO

Our studio is located in the heart of Barrio Logan, we share studio with a community of artist at the Art Hub so don’t be surprise to find other artist working around the other studios. The size of our studio is of 12’x10’ it works as a photo studio and a darkroom at the same time. The space enough for one to three people and our lights, in some cases we been able to fit up to five people but please ask on advance if you are planning on a portrait with more than three people.

The space is very intimate, on the process of creating your portrait you will be ask if you want to be present for the whole process which starts with us finding together the best posture for your portrait, preparing the plate, taking the photo, developing in the darkroom and fixing the image. If you decide to stay you are allow to record on video or photographs the process but just remember to not use flash when we are in the dark.

We love to hear your ideas and and visions for your tintype, please share them with us in advance so we can create something unique and more customized.

CAN I TAKE MY PHOTO HOME AFTER THE SESSION?

No, the process of creating a tintype is artesanal and is like slow cooking. After the session your plate will still be wet (wet-plate) we like to let it dry naturally so this may take minutes or hours, after dry we like to scan it in high resolution and then we like to varnish all plates with a mixture of lavender and sandarac gum, this varnish will protect your image for ever and will leave a nice small that can last for weeks. After varnishing the plate your portrait is ready to pick up. Normally we ask a wait time of 5 days to come pick it up. You can pick it up on our studio our for $10 more we can ship it o you anywhere in the US.

We will send you an email with your tintype scan around the same time. If for any reason you need the image sooner let us know and we can arrange something with you.

HOW MANY IMAGES DO YOU MAKE?

Each tintype is handmade and unique, if you need more than one plate please book one of our combos that include a combination of different sizes or multiple plates.

WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE MY TINTYPE? 

I will always remake a tintype due to my own errors and significant chemical errors that disrupt the subject, but please be flexible and know that imperfection is part of the beauty of this process. If you wont. If you don't like your plate and want to reshoot it, I will offer you a discount for the next plate.

CAN I USE MY TINTYPE COMMERCIALLY?  

Yes. While I retain all copyright to the images I make, I'm happy to discuss usage fees and details with anyone interested. 

DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS: 

When booking a tintype session, a non-refundable 50% deposit is required upon the time of booking, that goes towards the final cost of your session. No call no shows and cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will forfeit their deposit, and will be required to send a new one when rescheduling.