VINTAGE VIEW CAMERA PORTRAIT SESSIONS
A view camera is a style of camera that dates back to the 1850’s and most commonly shoots on 4″x5″ film slides.
My camera specifically is a 1972 Burke & James medium format view camera.
I have always had a connection to the old.
I have always been drawn to vintage photographs.
I want my work, even digital, to mimic the classic & timeless style of film.
Through this camera I am revisiting my beginnings as a photographer in the darkroom: I’m proud to say that I learned on film and the antiquated methods of capturing light.
This camera is an ode to a deliberate way of life, slowing down.
An instrument that perhaps has been waiting for me and asking me to create more intentionally.
Procedures can't be rushed with a View Camera.
I’d love to have you in front of my camera to create your timeless masterpiece that will only become more valuable as time goes by.
#filmisnotdead
THE EXPERIENCE
I will work with you to hear about the idea you have in mind for your portrait.
Let’s showcase your personality.
Let’s create a timeless image of your family.
Let’s capture you together with someone near to your heart.
A pet. A loved one. Your favorite person.
I will come to your home or we will meet at a location in nature, place you in front of these majestic Montana mountains and compose a scene.
Procedures can't be rushed with a View Camera.
Time stands still, slowing us down to think and compose the image carefully, making movements, focusing with great care.
And then, once I obtain a sharp focus and correct exposure,
click…
this moment and experience, immortalized forever.
THE PROCESS
The entire experience will be an hour or less. We will expose two film slides.
The process will be demonstrated in front of your eyes all the while I will be explaining this vintage method of capturing light.
This process then becomes a mix of antiquated and modern photography to produce the final product.
After the session, I will immediately drop your film in the mail to be sent to my partner lab.
It will take about a week to develop and your film scan will arrive in digital form in my inbox.
I will produce a digital version of your image to send to you.
About 1 week later, I will receive the film negative in the mail which I will use to make an 8x10, 11x14 or 16x20 heirloom print.
4-6 weeks after your photograph is taken you will receive the final products: the film negative and the tangible print to enjoy for a lifetime.
Book a session.
30 minute view camera portrait session
2 exposures
Digital scan
Film negatives delivered in archival packaging
Prints may be added