St. Augustine Tintype is a historic photography business located in St. Augustine, Florida that specializes in producing handmade tintypes using the wet plate collodion process, which was developed in the 19th century. This photographic technique involves coating a metal plate with a collodion solution, sensitizing it with silver nitrate, and exposing it in a large format camera. The result is a one-of-a-kind image with a unique aesthetic.
St. Augustine Tintype aims to provide high-quality, handmade tintypes to customers while promoting the history and art of the wet plate collodion process. The business offers affordable natural light tintypes, taken without artificial lighting, great for capturing memories. Private portrait sessions will be available in the future, with various sizes of 4″x5″, 5″x7″ and 8″x10″ tintypes. These portrait sessions will take place in-studio using professional lighting and backdrops, offering a unique and memorable way to capture a special moment or memory.
St. Augustine Tintype’s use of a niche and historical photography method sets it apart from other photography businesses. This method produces unique and highly detailed images on metal plates that are both beautiful and historically significant. This can be attractive to tourists and visitors who are interested in history, art, and culture, as well as art collectors, photography enthusiasts, and locals interested in supporting local artisans and preserving memories.
At St. Augustine Tintype, the mission is to provide customers with an unforgettable experience and a one-of-a-kind product that captures the beauty and nostalgia of a bygone era. The business is committed to providing exceptional service and quality workmanship, and to fostering an interest in the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional photography. The tintypes produced by St. Augustine Tintype are not just photographs, but works of art that tell a story and capture a moment in time.
Mission Statement
At St. Augustine Tintype, we are dedicated to preserving the art and history of tintype photography through the creation of unique, handmade images using the wet plate collodion process. Our mission is to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience and a one-of-a-kind product that captures the beauty and nostalgia of a bygone era. We are committed to providing exceptional service and quality workmanship, and to fostering an interest in the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional photography. We believe that our tintypes are not just photographs, but works of art that tell a story and capture a moment in time.