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25,203Stunning Modern Tintype Portraits *
I was absolutely stunned when I saw these hauntingly beautiful tintype photos on Michael Schindler’s Behance page.
Of course, I’ve seen old tintype photographs — but had no idea anyone was practicing this art today.
Tintype portraits by Michael Schindler
According to his profile, these tintype portraits were taken of people who walked into his photo studio on Valencia Street in San Francisco.
Be sure to check out Michael Schindler’s website for more images, and information about his process.
More about tintype photography
Tintype, also melainotype and ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a sheet of iron metal that is blackened by painting, lacquering or enamelling and is used as a support for a collodion photographic emulsion. (via Wikipedia)
Tintype photography process
Interested in modern tintype photography? Check out this fantastic video that shows you the process. It is truly fascinating.
How breathtaking are these tintypes?
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The photos are quite haunting!
These are absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
These are amazing, really amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us, I had no idea this was the process. Thanks so much for sharing
awesome effect! thanks for sharing !