Warrior Wet Plate Photography Project

A project in by Juan Prieto
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I will use a Civil War period photography process as a testament to the life and sacrifices of the Veteran population in South Florida.
Backers: 14
Average Pledge Per Backer: $89

Funded: $1,250 of $12,000
Dates: Apr 22nd -> Jun 1st (40 days)
Project By: Juan Prieto
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Latest News

5 x 7 Camera is in!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just purchased this 100+ year beauty. She will get a good cleaning and a few minor repairs before I start using her for portraits.  Front Standard Side View Rear Standard  (Read More)

Vimeo demonstration video of the Wet Plate Collodion process on metal.

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 This video by Bob Shimmin demonstrates the Wet Plate Collodion Process. This video is part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum special exhibit - Remember Me: Civil War Portraits.... (Read More)

Tools required for the process

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
 In order to produce a Wet Plate image a lot of items are required. Chemistry products, special containers, a dark box, camera with plate holder and plate holders are just a few of the items shown.   (Read More)

The first Wet Plate photograph I ever saw.

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This was the first Wet Plate photograph I saw.  (Read More)

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