Introduction

I have a studio and darkroom in West End Street NR2 4DP, and offer portrait sittings for individuals and couples. Groups are subject to discussion...

I am able to work on location using a portable darkroom, the cost is subject to negotiation.

If you are light-sensitive, such as having epilepsy, I will have to discuss the situation with you because the strobe lighting I generally use is potentially dangerous. There are possible alternatives, including the use of my garden if the weather is dry.

What to expect

You will need to set aside one or two hours, and be comfortably dressed. Contrasty tops work well. All black does not.

Spectacles, and peaked hats, can be difficult, and variable tint lenses are a no-no.

Individuals may be accompanied by just one adult, because space is at a premium.  

I will usually shoot more than one plate, and give you the choice of which one (or more, if you wish) you want to keep.

Each plate is also scanned at high resolution with copies delivered to you on a USB stick free of charge.

The copyright in the image/s will remain with me, but you will free to use them for your own social and business purposes, but not to sell copies of, or rights to copy them.  I also reserve the right to use the images for my own business and social purposes.

Fees

5x4” plates

A single 5x4” wet plate portrait on glass or metal is £50:00. Each additional pose or plate is £35.00.

An archival quality print to 10x8’“ on A3 paper is £25.00.

Framing in a simple black frame using anti-reflective glass is £50.00.

10x8” plates

These are four times the size of 5x4”, and are much more difficult to render successfully.

A single 10x8” wet plate portrait on glass or metal is £150:00. Each additional pose or plate is £115.00.

An archival quality print to 10x8* on A3 paper is £35.00.

Framing in a simple black frame using anti-reflective glass is £70.00.