Digital & Prints to Tintype!
Introducing Authentic Silver Tintypes from Your Digital Photographs - a truly unique and captivating fusion of vintage charm and modern technology! I’m taking your modern digital image from your iPhone, computer, thumb drive, or even existing print and applying techniques and chemistry from the 1800’s to create an authentic heirloom tintype!
I work to meticulously transform your digital photographs into stunning silver tintypes, harking back to the glory days of the 19th century. Each piece is painstakingly crafted using traditional wet-plate collodion techniques, ensuring an exquisite level of detail and a mesmerizing depth that cannot be replicated by digital prints.
The process begins by carefully selecting your favorite image, be it a portrait, landscape, or any moment that holds meaning to you. Then I work to create an authentic silver plate, capturing the rich tones and subtle nuances that lend an ethereal quality to your photograph. There will be natural chemistry marks and characteristics on each tintype! This process is what gives each piece that ‘vintage’ look.
Depending on the resolution/size of your image, I will need to assess the best possible size option if the original image is too small.
Pick your favorite photo(s). If you can’t decide, you can send several and I can choose what might work best. Please send the original color file and don’t edit/process the image. The higher the resolution the better, so send the biggest version you have! Bolder subjects with simple backgrounds work best with good focus. If you have a physical print only, I can work with that as well. Please email your images to: rie@eyeofrie.com
Choose the size you want! 4x5, 5x7 or 8x10
Give me about 2 weeks to process your digital image, do some 1800’s magic, varnish, cure and wrap your shiny new tintype up! These are archival and will last 100’s of years!
I am also able to transform many images into small jewelry pieces! If you have an image and would like further information, please contact me and I’d be delighted to create a bespoke piece for you! Custom tintype/sizing or special projects may require a 75.00 deposit.