I've just finished the third day of workshop/demos for UCA students. We made some great plates, thanks to a wonderful new (actually 100 year old) portrait lens, good weather and most importantly some creative, enthusiastic and inventive people who really got into the spirit of things. Thanks to everyone for making these: a real team effort as always.
The first day was for year 2 BA Photography. Here are the plates. Mostly half-plate ambrotypes:
Sadly Emily's last plate, a whole plate tintype fell victim to the old collodion shrinking as it dried. The odd thing was that we made a couple of other whole plates and they didn't peel. Maybe too long 'setting up' between the pour and the silver nitrate? I'm not sure but it's a reminder of how fickle this process can be. The learning curve is endless.
The next session was for MFA students. Corinne brought some great dressing up stuff and everyone made a real effort to transform themselves for the camera:
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| The set-up in the finishing room: Note the head brace to help the sitter keep still. (photo: Hayden Wilde) |
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| Corinne has a go at pouring a plate. I was impressed with everyone's skill at this tricky operation. (photo: Hayden Wilde) |
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| The hat needed a little adjustment! (photo: Hayden Wilde) |
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| Su Ji posing for the 12"x15" plate camera. Note how the orange feathers record as black in the Ambrotype. (photo: Hayden Wilde) |
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| Hayden was the super-assistant for these shoots. We made this whole plate tintype as a small token of thanks. |
The following day, the remainder of the MFA people came for their session. Again, some great hats, inventive use of props and original styling and poses:
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| The mirror Danielle is holding has solarised: - a beautiful effect. |
Thanks to everyone who took part. Looking at the smiles in all the production shots it's clear you all enjoyed it as much as I did.
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| Thanks once again to Hayden. His hard work and super-efficiency were very much appreciated. |
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