Basic Collodion Technique: Ambrotype & Tintype

by Mark Osterman & France Scully Osterman

This is the 2023 updated manual to get started on wet-plate collodion, including equipment, supplies needed, sources, formulas and more importantly, the theory to modify them for specific working conditions. Think of this as the difference between learning a few phrases of a language and the grammar to construct any sentence you want. (See Review below.)

This version is 56 pages, has more basic theory and a valuable trouble shooting section titled Out of the Fog, that is worth the purchase price alone. Included is a color chart which shows how colors photograph using the collodion process.

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To buy this book along with other alt process photo books and items, check out Freestyle Photo’s website: Freestyle Photo

For Foreign sales:

In Europe (English version) contact: Gianni Cusumano

In Japan (Japanese version) contact: Masayuki Nishimaru

Review:

  "My first instructional material was, “The Wet Plate Process, A Working Guide” By Scully & Osterman.  Although I never had the opportunity to attend a hands-on workshop as a beginner, working with the process on my own over the years has allowed me to compile quite a list of questions regarding both technical and technique issues within my own workflow.  And while there are many online and social media options out there to post questions to these days, the responses given are filled with information which can be both accurate, and inaccurate.  Rather than having to sift through all that noise, my preference is to be able to consult with a professional. 

Mark and France Osterman made it so easy for me to have plenty of face-to-face time online to address my specific questions, all while I’m in my darkroom and in front of my own equipment in Texas.  It’s such a good feeling to receive information and guidance which is safe, accurate, and focused on my own personal workflow and process interests. 

This type of personal consultation is easy and affordable, especially if one compares it to how hard and expensive a little inaccurate social media advice can be!"

Tom Cavness