I love the whole scoping out compositions while in the parking lot. like you haven't even gone into the park yet and you're ready to start shooting. thats relatable. thats pure excitement.
Such an incredible mini-doc! This was very inspiring-- her passion and vision and acknowledgement of the performative aspect of the art, in addition to her "why" and the origin story of her project-- all of it just makes me want to go out and take pictures. But not on wet plate lol. That looks rather intense, and that mega-XL-format is mind blowing lol
it's not craft, it's art, she said. Because craft is for under-artists that will get no money from their crafts. Art (rarities, not reproductible) in our capitalism world means $$$$$$ for rich people with big big walls and big wallets. Merry Xmas and illusion is the right word in this documentary.
nice work, Lindsey, a great and refreshing change from Nick Carver and other ULF\LF photographers interpretation of this location; esp. the contrast of the plates.
I think for me, there are two amazing (well there are many, but I'll mention two) things about this. The sort of concentration and zen state you need to get into to not mess anything up, and then because this is so large format, like super-duper large format, that this has no megapixel equivalent. Because of the process and the size this can only be reproduced by this camera and development, and probably the person mixing the chemicals. Its not "I used this camera and lens", "or this film". She makes the film and can nearly climb inside the camera. It reenforces the art of her photography from the very beginning to the final product, and anyone who does wet-film. They are like photography Chef's, lots of people follow recipes, but everyone makes the entre' just a little different. Just amazing.
Really lovely to see your process. Although at grad school I decided to keep with digital -and even when I shoot 4x5 I scan the film and process digitally- I have always been interested in the wet collodion process, and it is fantastic to see it played out. Congrats for your beautiful work!
What gorgeous work, both in camera and off. Large format wet plate is a labor of love, the performance is often as important as the lasting image. Well done.
How cool is that. Great video, I also do wet plate, so nice to see other people's work. Like most wet plate artists I see you have embraced failure, but in the end it's so nice to give someone something tangible to actually hold. It would be nice to see a video of your camera and studio. I use an 8x10 Century and working out of a condo is Mickey Mouse at best but it seems to work. Keep up the good work.
Wow, beautiful, thanks for sharing. I love the anticipation of waiting for the result of the print and seeing it at the end. Much like the anticipation in the darkroom. I can still remember the image appearing in the developing tray from the first print I ever did! This film took my right back there.
Does anybody know where I can find the whole series of photos that she referred to as "prisoners"? Those particular ones that were shown are super nice.
Photography was the new art of the 19th century. But it is erroneous to believe the was used as proof of reality. There are different levels of reality and artistic syntax. For example, Oscar Rejlander and Henry Peach Robinson made combination photographs, and later there was Pictoralism, a movement using diffraction, rough papers and soft focus lenses, which made the photos resemble impressionist paintings.
Are you aware that Vincent Van Gogh was shown photographs? He did not like them or photography in general. He said the photographs looked, "waxy". I suspect he was looking at wet-plate -- it was the time when wet plate was in practice. He probably wasn't a fan of the "hard" look of wet plate. George Tice showed my a trick to reduce camera shake when removing the lens cap. Hold the dark slide in front of the lens and then remove the cap, then lift the dark slide away from the lens and start your exposure. Reverse the process when placing the cap back on. It really works well. Remember, the image leads the process -- make images that work in concert with the process. Please don't call yourself an artist. That's a self-aggrandizing term. Let time decide that.
As a large format user myself consider collodion to be most tiresome, boring and pointless activity (hobby for the sake of hobby), because in the time of one midiocre shot you can do tons of masterpieces on 8x10, 11x14 etc. Still your passion makes life go beyond.
I love the whole scoping out compositions while in the parking lot. like you haven't even gone into the park yet and you're ready to start shooting. thats relatable. thats pure excitement.
very inspiring!!! excellent work
Such an incredible mini-doc! This was very inspiring-- her passion and vision and acknowledgement of the performative aspect of the art, in addition to her "why" and the origin story of her project-- all of it just makes me want to go out and take pictures. But not on wet plate lol. That looks rather intense, and that mega-XL-format is mind blowing lol
Impressive composition and final image. Very nice work.
I love to watch how you work Lindsey . and yes the last image is a beauty. I miss the pinky though... 🤟
Amazing! As a history major and a photographer, this is 100% my jam.
Love the all in hands on approach to any craft. Can't imagine what these look like in real life
it's not craft, it's art, she said. Because craft is for under-artists that will get no money from their crafts. Art (rarities, not reproductible) in our capitalism world means $$$$$$ for rich people with big big walls and big wallets. Merry Xmas and illusion is the right word in this documentary.
Just simply stunning.
nice work, Lindsey, a great and refreshing change from Nick Carver and other ULF\LF photographers interpretation of this location; esp. the contrast of the plates.
Such beautiful work! Both with this mini doc and Lindsey‘s plates.
wonderful photographer and fantastic work!!!
I think for me, there are two amazing (well there are many, but I'll mention two) things about this. The sort of concentration and zen state you need to get into to not mess anything up, and then because this is so large format, like super-duper large format, that this has no megapixel equivalent. Because of the process and the size this can only be reproduced by this camera and development, and probably the person mixing the chemicals. Its not "I used this camera and lens", "or this film". She makes the film and can nearly climb inside the camera. It reenforces the art of her photography from the very beginning to the final product, and anyone who does wet-film. They are like photography Chef's, lots of people follow recipes, but everyone makes the entre' just a little different. Just amazing.
Love her work.
Fantastic,true photograph, great process and keep up your stunning work, love Large and Ultra Large Format Photography!!!!!
Really lovely to see your process. Although at grad school I decided to keep with digital -and even when I shoot 4x5 I scan the film and process digitally- I have always been interested in the wet collodion process, and it is fantastic to see it played out. Congrats for your beautiful work!
What gorgeous work, both in camera and off. Large format wet plate is a labor of love, the performance is often as important as the lasting image. Well done.
And I thought sending my rolls of film off to a developer required patients. Fantastic video!
Love your work!😉
How cool is that. Great video, I also do wet plate, so nice to see other people's work. Like most wet plate artists I see you have embraced failure, but in the end it's so nice to give someone something tangible to actually hold. It would be nice to see a video of your camera and studio. I use an 8x10 Century and working out of a condo is Mickey Mouse at best but it seems to work. Keep up the good work.
Oh my goodness! ❤ This is so amazing! I admire artists like this! Awesome photographs! Great short documentary!!! 👍
Outstanding. A different level of commitment when you need a truck to haul your kit and need to dress like a hazmat technician. Beautiful work.
This is such a great video, well done
Awesome video. Definitely got a new subscriber here.
Wow, beautiful, thanks for sharing. I love the anticipation of waiting for the result of the print and seeing it at the end. Much like the anticipation in the darkroom. I can still remember the image appearing in the developing tray from the first print I ever did! This film took my right back there.
Does anybody know where I can find the whole series of photos that she referred to as "prisoners"? Those particular ones that were shown are super nice.
Wow!
nice, really good work.
where is the full movie ?
Wow!
what ISO this plate?
Wet plate collodion usually ranges from 0,5 to 5
Want to do a print collab?
Photography was the new art of the 19th century. But it is erroneous to believe the was used as proof of reality. There are different levels of reality and artistic syntax. For example, Oscar Rejlander and Henry Peach Robinson made combination photographs, and later there was Pictoralism, a movement using diffraction, rough papers and soft focus lenses, which made the photos resemble impressionist paintings.
Way too much artsy, wandering, useless footage . Would be much better to show more of the work and less nonsense and silly boring shots.
Are you aware that Vincent Van Gogh was shown photographs? He did not like them or photography in general. He said the photographs looked, "waxy". I suspect he was looking at wet-plate -- it was the time when wet plate was in practice. He probably wasn't a fan of the "hard" look of wet plate. George Tice showed my a trick to reduce camera shake when removing the lens cap. Hold the dark slide in front of the lens and then remove the cap, then lift the dark slide away from the lens and start your exposure. Reverse the process when placing the cap back on. It really works well. Remember, the image leads the process -- make images that work in concert with the process. Please don't call yourself an artist. That's a self-aggrandizing term. Let time decide that.
As a large format user myself consider collodion to be most tiresome, boring and pointless activity (hobby for the sake of hobby), because in the time of one midiocre shot you can do tons of masterpieces on 8x10, 11x14 etc. Still your passion makes life go beyond.
don't you think medium format/35mm/digital camera users would say the same thing to 8x10 photographer?