Wet Plate Collodion

When most people decided to say home during the 2020 Pandemic . I decided to take a cross country road trip from Long Island New York to Bismark North Dakota. I was on a mission to learn one of the earliest forms of photography.

Wet plate collodion photography is more than just a process — it's an experience. Invented by

Frederick Scott Archer in 1851, this handcrafted method creates hauntingly beautiful images on glass or metal plates, each one completely unique. Every portrait is made by hand, using light, chemistry, and timing to capture raw, timeless moments that digital cameras simply can't recreate.

The process is slow, deliberate, and deeply personal — requiring the image to be exposed and developed while the plate is still wet. The result is a piece of living history: rich in detail, soulful in tone, and filled with character. In a world of instant snapshots, wet plate collodion brings back the artistry and intention behind each image — creating portraits that are as unforgettable as the people in the

Once I felt I had a good grasp on the process I allied for a New York State Grand for a project I called Portrait's with a Purpose. In 2023 I was award that $10,000 grant allong with three other artist with different projects.