Create a 19th Century Wet Plate Portrait

Enter a real photographic studio and discover the wet plate process. Watch the image appear in the darkroom, pose for a timeless portrait and take home a unique handmade memory.
Photographer in Castelbuono
Provided on location

19th Century Collodion Portrait

A private portrait session using the historic wet plate collodion technique from the mid-19th century. Guests are photographed with a large format camera in my working studio and can observe the preparation of the photographic plate and the development process in the darkroom. The service includes artistic guidance during the portrait session and one unique handmade photographic portrait to take home as a lasting memory.
R2,492 ZAR R2,492 ZAR, per guest
Minimum R4,216 ZAR to book
,
2 hrs
You can message Gianni to customize or make changes.

My qualifications

15 years of experience
Organized international collodion workshops in Sicily with George Eastman Museum
Education and training
Self-taught in wet plate collodion through years of research, historic books and practice
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My portfolio

Where you’ll go

90013, Castelbuono, Sicily, Italy

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 2 guests total.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
R2,492 ZAR From R2,492 ZAR, per guest
Minimum R4,216 ZAR to book
Free cancellation

Photographers on Airbnb are vetted for quality

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Create a 19th Century Wet Plate Portrait

Enter a real photographic studio and discover the wet plate process. Watch the image appear in the darkroom, pose for a timeless portrait and take home a unique handmade memory.
Photographer in Castelbuono
Provided on location
R2,492 ZAR From R2,492 ZAR, per guest
Minimum R4,216 ZAR to book
Free cancellation

19th Century Collodion Portrait

A private portrait session using the historic wet plate collodion technique from the mid-19th century. Guests are photographed with a large format camera in my working studio and can observe the preparation of the photographic plate and the development process in the darkroom. The service includes artistic guidance during the portrait session and one unique handmade photographic portrait to take home as a lasting memory.
R2,492 ZAR R2,492 ZAR, per guest
Minimum R4,216 ZAR to book
,
2 hrs
You can message Gianni to customize or make changes.

My qualifications

15 years of experience
Organized international collodion workshops in Sicily with George Eastman Museum
Education and training
Self-taught in wet plate collodion through years of research, historic books and practice
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

My portfolio

Where you’ll go

90013, Castelbuono, Sicily, Italy

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 2 guests total.

Accessibility

Message your host for details. Learn more

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Photographers on Airbnb are vetted for quality

Photographers are evaluated for their professional experience, portfolio of strong work, and reputation for excellence. Learn more
See an issue?