Professional wet collodion assisting, troubleshooting, and process coaching for photographers and artists working with historic plate photography.

I travel to you with a fully equipped mobile setup and the materials needed to work safely and efficiently in your space. Whether you’re learning the process, refining technique, or solving persistent issues with chemistry, coating, exposure, or plate defects, this is focused, hands-on guidance built around your workflow and goals.

This service is ideal for:

    •    First-time collodion shooters who want to start correctly

    •    Artists stuck with fog, streaking, peeling, or inconsistent plates

    •    Studios setting up a functional collodion workspace

    •    Photographers preparing for a project, workshop, or public demo

Your session is a dedicated, full-day booking — no split attention, no rushing. We work through your process step by step so you leave with repeatable results, not guesswork.

Rates

$1,500 reservation fee to secure your date

$750 daily rate, billed as agreed for time on-site

Serious process. Real chemistry. Direct, practical instruction in the field.