Wet Plate Weekend in April 2019

PhotoWerkBerlin

The Wetplate Weekend introduces participants to the wonderful world of wet plate photography, also known as ambrotype. The Wetplate Weekend introduces us to the wonderful world of wet plate photography, also known as ambrotype. David Puntel will demonstrate the technique at his Central Valley Project studio in Berlin-Treptow. We will learn all the steps involved in the wet plate technique, working with various cameras, different formats (4x5"/5x7"/8x10") and historical lenses, with which we will capture our impressions on these unique ambrotypes. This intensive course is also suitable for beginners with no prior photographic experience and is limited to 4 participants. Drinks and all materials required to produce approx. 10 wet plates, which participants can take home with them, are included in the price. ? 6 April 2019 | 10:00–18:00 Introduction, preparation and photography 7 April 2019 | 10:00–18:00 Further photography, refinement and discussion ? Half-hour lunch break each day ? English & German ? The Wetplate Weekend is a journey into the amazing world of creating photographic images on glass, historically known as ambrotypes. This Collodion Workshop is held at the Central Valley Studio in Berlin Treptow. By shooting with artificial light, we will learn the challenging art of exposure control. The workshop includes instruction in all stages of the process, starting with the chemistry involved and continuing with glass preparation and exposure, as well as working with different lights, troubleshooting, and concluding with an examination of your own unique images. Participants will work with different cameras and antique brass lenses to create up to ten of their own ambrotypes, which they can keep to preserve this wonderful weekend experience from another time and place. ? With David Puntel ? www.photowerkberlin.com/products/wetplate-weekend-1 ?