Instructor
Dale Bernstein
Dale Alan Bernstein is a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience teaching the Wet Plate Collodion process. He is one of the leading practitioners of fine art Wet Plate photography today, with his work exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. Dale has worked extensively with this historic process, including teaching workshops across the country and publishing a book titled Collodion Travelogue. His expertise and passion for Wet Plate photography provide students with a rich and immersive learning experience.
About the Class
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the historic Wet Plate Collodion Process, a photographic technique dating back to 1851. Participants will learn how to create tintypes (metal plates), ambrotypes (positive images on glass), and glass negatives, all using the original process developed by Frederick Scott Archer. The Wet Plate Collodion process has seen a resurgence in the fine art photography world, including historical reenactments, and is practiced by modern photographers such as Sally Mann. This workshop offers participants a hands-on experience with this intricate yet rewarding method.
Supply List
All supplies provided by instructor and included in the price