Tintype Pricing

You can schedule your portrait session online through my booking calendar below. This is not a typical photo session. I use homemade film on a black metal plate to create large, instant portrait prints. Learn more about the process and my journey as you explore my portfolio.

Tintype sizes: 4x5”•5x7”• 6x8” • 8x10”
You keep the metal tintypes

Ready in about 2–3 weeks
Non-refundable deposit required to reserve session

*Tintypes are a historic, handmade, photographic print and the medium is inherently flawed. I do my best to make a great picture within the time available. Ruined images will be reshot for free. All other reshoots are available at half-price.

Black and white portrait photographs of a woman with curly hair, wearing jewelry, in vintage-style frames.

Tintype Studio sessions

2 Tintype, 1 hour Session

3 Tintype, 1.5 hour Session

Black and white portraits of a woman, a girl, and a boy, arranged vertically with the woman at the top and the children below, all with serious expressions.

4 Tintype, 2 hour Session

Black and white photo of a woman with long hair, wearing a hat, in a vintage-style portrait, repeated four times in a grid.

all who can hold still are welcome!

Groups (+$100)

Per session for any portrait with 3-4 people. Max size 4 people.

Black and white portrait of a woman, two young girls, and a man, all looking at the camera with serious expressions.

Children (+$50)

Per child for sessions involving children under 13.

A young girl with long, light-colored hair holding a small black puppy close to her chest. The girl is smiling and has a bow in her hair. The image is in black and white.

Pets (+$75)

Per pet for sessions involving animals. Bring treats and a favorite toy.

Black and white photograph of a dog with a bandana around its neck, looking upward with its tongue slightly out. The photo has a vintage or aged appearance with worn edges.

High-ReZ Digital Files (+$50/EA) •HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    • TIFF - 100MP high-rez digital scan of your tintypes(s)

    • JPG/PNG - Image file optimized for social media sharing

    • Extensive dust removal

    • Includes videos from the session

Standard-ReZ Digital Files (+$25/EA)

    • JPG/PNG - Image file optimized for social media sharing

    • Light dust removal

*Tintypes are notoriously difficult to scan due to their metallic and reflective properties. Tintypes are scanned before varnish is applied for highest quality scan as possible. Link to download files will be emailed within 2-3 weeks.

TINTYPE Gift Certificates Make great gifts

Not only is a tintype great gift, it becomes a memorable experience that will last for generations.

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Tintype WORKSHOPS

Want to learn how to make your own tintypes? I’d love to teach you!

Schedule a workshop – $500

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