Wet plate portraits are one-of-one photographic objects made on metal or glass plates using historic processes. Each portrait is made slowly, by hand, and cannot be duplicated.

What You Receive

  • One finished photographic plate (tin or glass)

  • Choice of 4x5 or 8x10 format

  • Optional handcrafted frame and/or display stand

  • Signed and dated work

Availability

Portrait sessions are limited and offered by appointment only.

2025 50th Red River Sessions

September 25-28

October 2-5

2025 Studio or Location Sessions

Appointment requests accepted

Pricing

4x5 Portrait

  • Starting at $180

  • Framing available

8x10 Portrait

  • Starting at $325

  • Framing available.

Portrait pricing varies by plate size and framing.

Plate failures are part of the process and are absorbed by the studio.