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 55 - Dancing on a Pinhead
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 54 - On the Scale
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 53 - The Spotmatic
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 52 - Large Format Strikes Back
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 51 - The Second F
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 50 - The Nifty Fifty
Classic Camera Revival - Interview.01 - E is for Emulsive
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 49 - The Shoestring
Classic Camera Revival - Season 5 - Introduction
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 48 - Disco Fever
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 47 - Millennium
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 46 - Do You See What I See
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 45 - Second Time Around
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 44 - Noisy and Annoying
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 43 - As Seen on TV
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 42 - Past Due
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 41 - Pick Your Poison
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 40 - Screw Mounts and Screw Ups
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 39 - Tales from the Digital Age
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 38 - Consumer Grade
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