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 37 - Baby It's Cold Outside
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 36 - Last But Not Least
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 35 - Seeing Red
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 34 - Authorised for Field Use
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 33 - That Awkward Moment
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 32 - Sloppy Seconds
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 31 - Mystery Camera Challenge II
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 30 - Twin Lens Love
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 29 - Clan O'Canon
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 28 - The K-Team
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 27 - Return of the Samurai
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 26 - Know When to Fold 'Em
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 25 - The Minolta Warriors
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 24 - Something New
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 23 - The Good, The Blad, and The Ugly
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 22 - Cream of the Crap
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 21 - The Great Nikon Show
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 20 - Our Top Twenty
Classic Camera Revival - Episode 19 - The Great Yellow Father
Classic Camera Revival - Kodachrome: Resurrection
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