The Patience of the Portrait.

Portraits crafted with vintage cameras and a reverence for process.

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A black and white photograph of an elderly woman with long, flowing hair and a gentle smile, wearing a scarf around her neck.
Black and white photograph of a man and woman in an intimate pose, with the woman's hand touching the man's face, both gazing intently.
Black and white portrait of a man with short hair, a beard, and a mustache, looking to the left.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a headscarf, looking contemplative.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with freckles, long dark hair, and wearing a shell necklace and tank top.
A black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair, looking upward with a contemplative expression, wearing a jacket with a textured shirt underneath, and her hand resting on her chest.
A vintage sepia-toned portrait of a man with a beard, mustache, and long hair, gazing to the left.
A black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, eyes closed, wearing a textured shawl or garment, with a blurred face of another woman in the background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a hoodie and a jacket, looking directly at the camera.
Black and white portrait of a bearded man with a shaved head, looking thoughtfully to the side.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, looking at the camera with a subtle smile.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short, messy hair, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. She is wearing a necklace and a light, open-front garment, with a feather earring visible on her left ear.
A black and white photo of a man with a beard, a woman, and a young girl looking at the camera.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, pierced nose, and tattoo on her shoulder, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A black and white photograph of a person dressed in knight armor, sitting with a sword in hand, looking directly at the camera.
A black and white photograph of a man with a beard in medieval armor holding a sword and a helmet, with a shield in the background.
Black and white portrait of a man with a full beard, mustache, and short, slightly wavy hair, looking to the side.
A woman with curly hair, tattoos on her arm, and a nose piercing, wearing a light-colored, textured hooded garment, has her eyes closed and is gently touching a large, light-colored fabric or cloth with both hands against a plain background.
A black and white portrait of a man and woman embracing. The man has short dark hair and a beard, and the woman has a short, platinum blonde hairstyle. They are looking pensive, with the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder and their hands ge
Black and white portrait of a woman with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark top, holding a bouquet of flowers, looking at the camera. The background is plain.
A woman wearing a large, elaborate hat decorated with flowers and feathers, dressed in a lace dress, standing next to a wooden door with studs, smoking a cigarette.
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Wet Plate Portraits

I’m drawn to portraiture for the quiet collaboration involved in it, the conversation, the attention, and the brief moment where something of a person reveals itself in front of the camera.

Using the wet plate collodion process gives the portraits a particular presence and texture that modern photography rarely does. The long exposure, the handmade plate, and the imperfections of the process all become part of the final image.

From time to time I make portraits for others here in the Limestone Studio in the Dordogne, usually for those who feel a connection to this slower, more considered way of working.

If you’re curious about taking part, feel free to get in touch.