Tintypes by Jolene Lupo

With over 15 years of experience in wet plate collodion, Jolene Lupo creates timeless tintype portraits. She brings a patient, meticulous approach to every session, ensuring beautiful, lasting images of you, your loved ones, and even your beloved pets.

1717 Troutman St. Ridgewood, NY 11385

jolene.lupo@gmail.com

What is a tintype?

A tintype is an image created directly onto a blackened sheet of metal using hand-poured chemistry. This historic process, dating back to the 1860s, is a form of the wet plate collodion process. It's called "wet plate" because the collodion used to form the image must remain wet throughout the entire photographic process.

This means there's a limited window—about 15 minutes—to expose and develop the plate before it dries. Because of this, the darkroom is always close by, whether in the studio or on location. The resulting images are beautifully haunting, with a depth and quality unlike anything else.

More than just a photograph, a tintype becomes a tangible, archival object—a lasting keepsake. We still have vintage tintypes from the 19th century in near perfect condition. I mean, who wants to inherit Grandma's hard drives anyway?

Booking

Appointments are primarily offered on Fridays, with limited weekend availability. Please contact me directly to discuss scheduling or inquire about additional dates.