★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48
Private 19th-century tintype portrait in Sintra. Wet-plate collodion process, dark-room development under red light, and easy plate pickup.

“First of all, amazing concept where you leave with a truly one-of-a-kind memento! We were warmly received by the hosts, and guided through the entire process of wet-plate collodion photography from the 1850s. We clearly saw their knowledge and passion for the craft. We especially loved how we got to see - in just a few seconds - the negative photo came to life right in front of our eyes in the darkroom (and we got to capture it on video!) We came with our own clothing we wished to use for the photos, but they also have a wardrobe full of clothing, hats, and accessories true to that time…”
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