Urbanite Tintype Pop-up: December 7, 2024

On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, I will be popping up at Urbanite’s evening holiday party, located at 1005 SE Grand Ave in Portland, Oregon! Urbanite will be open for shopping, and will have some fun holiday events happening for adults and kids. This pop-up will be extra fun because I’ll be using a shiny tinsel backdrop… perfect for your upcoming holiday card image.

Tintype is a photographic process invented in the 1860’s which involves the photographer (that’s me, Ashley!) coating an aluminum plate in chemicals, sensitizing that plate to light in a silver bath, and then photographing the subject with that still-wet plate before it dries. I then take the plate back into my little portable darkroom and process the image on the spot! This is the most special way to have your photograph made, and the experience of observing a historical process is part of the fun. And, your tintype will last 200-300 years… a true heirloom for your family.

Families of two adults and children can be accommodated, although the process works best with one to two people per tintype due to the extremely shallow depth of field. If you have a large family, consider booking multiple appointments and splitting up into smaller groups!

Pricing below includes one 5x7 inch tintype, but you’re welcome to choose to “upgrade” your tintype to a larger size by selecting an 8x10 upgrade. Your appointment will last about 20 minutes! If you would like to upgrade to an 8x10 inch tintype, you may either pay up front by selecting the “add-ons” below, or plan to upgrade the day of your appointment with cash, venmo or paypal.

Please note: you will be able to watch the tintype develop and take photos, but you won’t take your tintype home the day of the pop-up. It will need to wash and be scanned (a scan is included in the cost!) and varnished. If you would prefer to pick your tintype up when it’s ready, it usually takes 1-2 weeks. If you’d like me to mail it, be sure to add on shipping when you check out! Shipping is not included in the initial cost.

Please also note: due to limited appointments, my ability to reschedule appointments becomes limited as the spots fill. Please be sure you can make it to the appointment you choose, as I can’t offer rescheduling options for future popup dates.