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 75 - The Last Crusade
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 74 - Hidden Gems
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 73 - Big Glass
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 72 - The Panchromatic Meat Locker
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 71 - The OM Factor
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 70 - Put out a Red Light
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 69 - V For Victory
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 68 - Going Pro
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 67 - K-Cars
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 66 - Grandfather F
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 65 - In An Instant
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 64 - Don't Drink the Rodinal Pt. III
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 63 - Fast, Faster, Fastest
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 62 - Rolleing Right Along
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 61 - Large Format 101
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 60 - The Gold Standard
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 59 - To the Stars
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 58 - Don't Drink the Rodinal (Part Two)
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 57 - Don't Drink the Rodinal (Part One)
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 56 - Zooming Right Along
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