We were just two tintype photographers following each other on social media until fate—and a long line to get our portraits made by a visiting artist—brought us face-to-face. While waiting, we recognized each other, and started talking about our experiences as traveling wetplate photographers, and agreed that our community needs to connect in real life more often. That accidental meeting sparked the idea for this very meetup: a casual space for wet-plate-pourers to network, collaborate, and make some magic together behind the camera.
Read more about each of them below.
Meet Syd, though some of you might recognize him as Sight Bound Photography. A lifelong interest in photography prompted him to study photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design. In the past he ran an art gallery, served as president of Artists’ Row, and on the steering committee of the Augusta Photography Festival and hosted the TBD Photography Group, all before dipping his toe into wetplate.
Since then, he happily travels to various cities for pop-up events making wet-plate portraits. Syd is happily married and lives in Augusta, Georgia. Syd is excited to meet everyone, and is ready to help make this event a success! Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Meet Christine, though some of you might recognize her as the Charleston TinTypist. Following a series of global adventures in Australia and Greece, she eventually settled in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Christine’s roots are planted in the darkroom, having grown up shooting 35 mm. She worked as a digital wedding and portrait photographer, created artwork, hosted a photography group and curated group art exhibitions before her obsession with the wetplate process began in 2013.
Seeking a challenge, she pivoted to the mid-1800s and has spent over a decade perfecting a historically authentic itinerant setup. She works mostly at living-history events on location, without the “luxuries” of modern conveniences like running water and electricity.
When she isn’t busy “time-traveling” or sharing her craft at history seminars, Christine is usually catching up with her adult daughter, or being happily held hostage by her two very affectionate black cats. On the rare occasion she isn’t working, you’ll find her gardening, painting, or diving into a new DIY project. Christine is excited to meet everyone, and is ready to help make this event a success!
Website: CharlestonTinTypist.com
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