Modern Day Artist Uses 1850's Techniques

The images themselves give you the impression that you are taking a peek back into time - even though the actual photography was very recent. I first saw the story over at The Online Photographer. It discusses the work of Robb Kendrick , a photographer who works with the TinType process to create his images.

The original story appeared over at NPR Radio right here and is a fascinating look at Robb's projects and work. Here is a video clip right here of Robb himself telling about his 16 weeks and 41,000 mile trek across the country to make the project happen. This is truly a peek into an artist's mind.

A Giant Step Back In Time With John Coffer

So you thing you have found your niche in photography - you ain't seen nottin' yet. Check out this story about "Tin Type" master - John Coffer. I ran across this story over at the New York Times - it is utterly fascinating story. Mr. Coffer has revived and perfected the old "tintype" image process. He has produced some really usually results - they look like they were produced way back in the 1860's.

Part of the images "look and feel" is because of the subject matter - scenes from around John's farm look like they did in the 1860's. Here is the rest of the story - John's farm is a step back in time too no electric, no running water, but he does have a solar powered computer. Here is the link to John Coffer's story. And here is a link to a live interview with the master too. Worth a read and listen.