Planet Randy

Here’s my first portrait in Collodion. It’s a little overexposed and I couldn’t get the silver to sensitize evenly using a tray. So, I ordered a 5×7 silver tank from Lund Photographics, hopefully that will resolve the issue. This experience taught me to really keep a CLEAN equipment – it’s hard to fathom doing this process in the field.

I find myself scouring for small pouring bottles and non-ridged trays everywhere I go, even though I already have several that’s appropriate (hahaha…).

Thanks wife!

Dallmeyer 3D, 6 seconds exposure, wide open, 4×6 tin

Getting better in exposing tintypes but still have to deal with unwanted artifacts. I know the key is a “clean, clean, clean” equipment.

Dallmeyer 3D, 2 minutes exposure, wide open, 4×6 tin

After taking Dunniway’s workshop on collodion last month, I was able to gather enough materials and chemistry to makes some plates. This 4×6 tin was taken with a Dallmeyer 3D for 20 seconds wide open under a 500 watt halogen lamp. I’ve still got some technical issues but I’m getting there.