Instead Of Photographing Hollywood Stars With DSLR, Artist Uses Vintage Tintype Camera
In a phenomenal blend of historical and modern photography techniques, New York-based photographer Victoria Will has created a series of extraordinary vintage photos of actors and other popular celebrities that she took at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Thespians at the famous indie film festival lined up to have their black and white photos taken with the tintype method, which was used in the second half of the 19th century and involves developing photos with chemicals by hand in 8 or fewer minutes after being shot.
“I have to use an incredible amount of light,” Wills explained in a video about the vintage photography technique. “Most daguerreotypes and tintypes that you’ve seen historically were daylight and people were sitting still 6, 8, 15 minutes, and I obviously don’t have that kind of time.” She used so much light in her photoshoot that each beautiful photo took only a fraction of a second!
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Bob Odenkirk, Breaking Bad
Kevin Bacon, X-Men: First Class
Leslie Bibb, Iron Man
Jason Segel, How I Met Your Mother
Lisa Kudrow, Friends
Jason Momoa, Game of Thrones, Conan: The Barbarian
Ewan McGregor, Star Wars
Jason Schwartzman, Grand Budapest Hotel
Zachary Quinto, Star Trek
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Patrick Wilson, The Conjuring
Vincent Cassel, Black Swan
James Franco, The Interview
James Marsden, X-Men
Spike Lee, Director, Malcolm X, 25th Hour
Chloe Rose, Degrassi
Jack Black, Nacho Libre
Slash, Guns’n’Roses
Hugo Weaving, Matrix, Lord of the Rings
Lena Dunham, Girls
Watch the video to see behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot!
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Now this is art! Stunning. Abundance of character. I miss the darkroom!
I didn't know this old technique showed so much detail. This must explain the old adage; the camera doesn't lie!
Some??? The most of them... Somehow I don't like them :(
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Excellent, the first photo I thought was Paul Newman, scowling. The method gives a true picture of people. No makeup to be seen. Love it
These are incredible. A technique that not only captures the reality of these powerful people, but the artistry of the photographer. Soulful
Sundance Film Festival is NOT in NY!! It is in UTAH. That error needs correcting ASAP.
is it just me or does Patrick Wilson looks a lot like Paul Newman in this photo?
Jason Mamoa's photo could have been from the late 19th century, very well done!
The obvious skin texture is due to the large negative (plate) that is not sensitive to red light (not harmed by the darkroom safelight).
these bring out the character thru the eyes of each subject. These photos showcase the true heart and soul of photography. Love them!!!
absolutety amazing, what a gift, perfect character portraits, so inspiring
This makes me miss the darkroom too. The smell of Kodak stop bath...aaah! My favorites are Patrick Wilson and Lena Dunham. Amazing!!!
that's great. I love that old kind pictures.. they look really amazing..
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tintype-camera-vintage-photography/id570371951?mt=8
Some of this was interesting but too many of the shots made the people look so dried out. I found myself not liking these photos.
Total c**p. It would be better if they posed 19th century style instead of smiling, trying to be cute or cool, or shot from weird angles
Now this is art! Stunning. Abundance of character. I miss the darkroom!
I didn't know this old technique showed so much detail. This must explain the old adage; the camera doesn't lie!
Some??? The most of them... Somehow I don't like them :(
Load More Replies... Excellent, the first photo I thought was Paul Newman, scowling. The method gives a true picture of people. No makeup to be seen. Love it
These are incredible. A technique that not only captures the reality of these powerful people, but the artistry of the photographer. Soulful
Sundance Film Festival is NOT in NY!! It is in UTAH. That error needs correcting ASAP.
is it just me or does Patrick Wilson looks a lot like Paul Newman in this photo?
Jason Mamoa's photo could have been from the late 19th century, very well done!
The obvious skin texture is due to the large negative (plate) that is not sensitive to red light (not harmed by the darkroom safelight).
these bring out the character thru the eyes of each subject. These photos showcase the true heart and soul of photography. Love them!!!
absolutety amazing, what a gift, perfect character portraits, so inspiring
This makes me miss the darkroom too. The smell of Kodak stop bath...aaah! My favorites are Patrick Wilson and Lena Dunham. Amazing!!!
that's great. I love that old kind pictures.. they look really amazing..
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tintype-camera-vintage-photography/id570371951?mt=8
Some of this was interesting but too many of the shots made the people look so dried out. I found myself not liking these photos.
Total c**p. It would be better if they posed 19th century style instead of smiling, trying to be cute or cool, or shot from weird angles
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