Kiln Photo, in cooperation with Peter Renn, a well-known expert, is offering a workshop is for anyone interested in early photographic processes. This an opportunity to make original photographs on glass or metal plates, using original equipment and authentic practices.

You will be introduced to the various collodion-based processes, the camera and lenses used and the chemicals to make collodion negatives, ambrotype and tintypes. We will spend the day making photographs: Portraits are always popular but anything is possible*.

* All materials and equipment will be provided, but dressing up is actively encouraged! Feel free to bring props, hats or entire outfits to make your pictures special if you like.

We will cover:
The significance of collodion in photographic history
Health and safety considerations
Equipment and materials
Using a nineteenth century plate camera
Lighting and exposure
Preparation, processing and finishing of plates.