portrait packages

CLASSIC SESSION

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The CLASSIC


Plate size 4" x 5" - $245.

or

Plate size 8" x 10" - $345


One finished plate.


During this seventy-five minute session, one composition is photographed.


Portraits are photographed on a white background.


Four plates are photographed to choose from.

SALON SESSION

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The Salon $1170.


Three finished plates are crafted, with two plates being framed.

During this two-hour session, three compositions (i.e., head n' shoulder, half length, close-up or full length) are photographed.


Options for seating and background elements are available to design a personalized set.


Eight 8” x 10” or 8" x 8" are photographed to choose from.

ADDITIONAL

Supplementary plates

Additional plates:

Supplementary plates from your portrait session with accompanying scans cost $40 for 4" x 5" and $75 for 8" x 10".

Additional Plates and Framing

Panel Frame:

The plates are elegantly float-mounted on panel frames finished in a flat white or grey with the option of a raised border or flush perimeter.


4-by-5 plates are on an 8" x 10" frame, $60.

8 x 10 plates are on an 11" x 14" frame, $75.


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • When can I book a session?

    All sessions except for Classics can be booked any day of the week. Advance notice of more than two weeks is recommended.

  • When can I book a Classic session?

    Classic sessions are typically available the first Saturday of the month. Please enquire for further details, thank-you.

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    Payment by e-transfer or cash, thank-you.  

  • Cancellation refund policy.

    One week’s notice is required for cancellations, with full refund. With six days or less a 50% refund will be issued. 

  • Rescheduling policy?

    Five day’s notice is required for rescheduling. The wet plate process requires a great deal of preparation for the chemistry and setting up the lights and camera. Regarding the chemistry, it always needs to be tested advance.  Reserving time in the studio also needs to be consider. Rescheduling with less than five days notice will incur a rebooking fee of $200. 

  • How many can be in portrait session?

    A family portrait of five is manageable. More than five sitters requires advanced notice and may incur modest additional charge for supplementary lighting. 

  • When do I get to see my wet plate portrait?

    You can see your image a few minutes after it is photographed. The plate, however, is not finished. It requires a thorough washing. Then it needs to finished with either Renaissance Wax for the Classic sessions, and Sandarac varnish for the Parlour, Salon and Deluxe Ambrotype sessions.

  • What is Renaissance Wax ?

    Renaissance wax is the method that plates photographed for Classic sessions are finished.

    It is a brand of microcrystalline wax polish and is modern finishing method of sealing and protecting tintype plates. It was developed by the British Museum Research Laboratory and is commonly used in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. It is not archival, though it will last a very long time. It can be quickly applied and produces a neutral matte finish which.

  • What is Sandarac varnish?

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