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!
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Classic Camera Revival - Episode 113 - In The Loupe: Jess Hobbs
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 112 - Hot Adox Summer
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 111 - In the Loupe: John Roberts
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 110 - Voices of Women
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 109 - Let the Good Times Roll
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 108 - The Other F
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 107 - In the Loupe: Bill Manning
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 106 - In the Loupe: Gary Clennan
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 105 - Tripping the Crap Fantastic
Classic Camera Review - Episode 104 - In the Loupe: Justin Rosenberg
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 103 - In the Loupe: Merlin
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 102 - Maxxum Power!
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 101 - In the Loupe: Becca
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 100 - Behind By A Century
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 99 - In the Loupe: Alexandria Jahr
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 98 - In The Loupe: Brandy
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 97 - In the Loupe: Anil Mistry
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 96 - Experiments in the Dark
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