ANTIQUE FOTO
Pictorialism, an approach to photography that emphasizes beauty of subject matter, tonality, and composition rather than the documentation of reality.
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Pictorialism, an approach to photography that emphasizes beauty of subject matter, tonality, and composition rather than the documentation of reality. 〰️
“Good pictures are the result of long study rather than chance.”
Edward S. Curtis
“Every character I assume during a shoot, every scene crystallized in chemicals and fire possess a spark of my soul. They are dramatic interpretations of the memories and dreams that make me who I think I am. A secret of art reveals itself. The magic lies in using these tools to create a masterpiece, not on tin and glass but inside my own essence.”
“to overcome these difficulties, I find from numerous trials that Collodion, when well prepared, is admirably adapted for photographic purposes”
— Frederick Scott Archer, Esq.
Archer, F. S. 1850-51. On the Use of Collodion in Photography. The Chemist, Vol. 2, p. 257
OUR STUDIO
In The Heart of Downtown Phoenix
Tucked away in one of the oldest buildings in the city, our sunny studio inspires exciting images. Those interested in art, photography, history, or chemistry will be fascinated by the wet plate process. We guide our clients step by step from setting the scene to varnishing the plate.
