As the weather finally turns colder my time opens up and I can catch up on posting. There were hundreds of traveling tintype photographers back in the Victorian era. They would travel around the country and would “pop up” at events like Fairs and Festivals. That tradition is still alive, although now there are maybe only a dozen or two tintype photographers actively traveling and doing tintype pop ups or events. I love doing tintype pop ups because I get the chance to meet and create images with so many people in a short time. Tons of work and hectic days but so worth the aching feet and back!
I enjoyed a wonderful weekend in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, at their Heritage Makers Market this Summer. The Maker’s Market featured historic artisans and was a celebration of Wisconsin’s rich folk life traditions! Artisan crafts included spinning and knitting, blacksmiths, cobblers, and broom makers. Oh, and a tintype pop up too of course!
The most challenging part of the day is getting a picture of each plate before it is delivered! It seems like every time I get my phone out to get a picture of a finished plate another customer is ready for their portrait. Maybe I need to hire 2 or 3 three assistants!
Do you have an event coming up and want to include a real tintype photographer? Contact me and tell me about it and I hope I can be there. I travel throughout Wisconsin and even into upper Michigan.
More Blog Posts
