When it comes to photography, despite all the leaps and bounds forward, it has taken since the first image was recorded on a medium using exposure to light. Both the original and second methods are still being practised today in the 21st Century. And like those of the past, the means and procedures are based from magician to apprentice. And I use the term magician purposefully because if you've ever had the pleasure of watching a wet plate photographer in action, it is that, magic. We have two such photographers in today's episode, and both are returning guests to the podcast. First is Shane Balkowitsch, note wet plate photographer and incredibly humble, friendly, and always willing to pass along information, and second is Jamie Marcellus. Jamie recently travelled to Shane's natural light studio in North Dakota to learn the process. Originally invented in 1851 by Frederick Scott Archer, the collodion process improved upon the original Daguerreotype and completely overshadowed it by 1861. And while Wet Plate took a back seat to dry plates, the process is still worked today by less than 1,000 people worldwide. But through people like Shane, he hopes to teach more people and keep the process alive and the access to chemistry available to all who wish to continue the practice. The two talk about their styles throughout the episode and how Jamie has added his touch to his art and process. We also discuss Shane's fantastic work on capturing members of Dakota's indigenous population, people of note in the world today and how to get the right chemicals here in Canada (which is surprisingly easy).
We at Classic Camera Revival are horrified about the ongoing illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine by forces directed and ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Know that we at CCR stand with the brave defenders of Ukraine, those fleeing the conflict and those in Russia who are being arrested, suppressed from speaking out against their President and the illegal war he is conducting against a sovereign independent nation with its unique history and rich culture. Please consider donating time, money, and effort to support Ukraine, her defenders, and her citizens. Слава Україні!
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 175 - Of Distant Memories
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 174 -Still Zooming Along
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 173 - Night of the Living Film
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 172 - Travelling Light II
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 171 - In The Loupe: Tawnya Mahoney
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 170 - Do You Want to Buy A Nikon
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 169 - Baby It's Cold Outside II
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 168 - Date Your Cameras, Marry Your Lenses Pt. II
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 167 - Would you Like to Play a Game?
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 166 - Resolved:2023
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 165 - Frugal Film Project Roundtable
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 163 - The Other Nikons
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 162 - In the Loupe: Suzanne Pedersen
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 161 - Unlucky
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 160 - The Little F’s Pt. 2
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 159 - The Little F’s Pt. 1
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 158 - Any Given Situation
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 157 - The Last of the F’s
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 156 - Live from the TFS
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 155 - In the Loupe: Kelsey Smith
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