Collodion photography, created around 1850, is considered the first commercial photo process. From a process in which a plate is sensitized with dissolved cotton, chemicals and silver, an artistically and technically valuable photo print is created, which today has a rarity character. The theory and practice-oriented collodion days start in the Leica Store Frankfurt
on Wednesday November 27, 2019
at 7:00 pm
with a lecture by Peter van Hal. Using original documents and cameras from the 19th century, the collodion process is illustrated, which is a particularly fascinating and delicate process in which chemistry plays a central role. A thin layer of silver is applied to a glass or aluminum plate. The chemical process of development and fixation takes the viewer into the early days of photography.
The lecture will be held in english and is free of charge.
REGISTRATION COLLODIUM LECTURE
The highlight of the collodion days is the portrait shoot. We offer you the unique opportunity to get an insight into the original craft of creative photography and to secure a valuable unique piece - whether as a special reminder of this early technique, as a Christmas gift for loved ones or to complement your own picture gallery.
From November 28-30, 2019 you can register for the collodium portrait shoot. The half-hour shoot takes place on the three days mentioned during our opening hours (Mo-Fr: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm., Sa: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm) and is carried out by photographer Peter van Hal. You can purchase your portrait from us at the Leica Store in Frankfurt and hold it in your hands after a few days.
The places for the portrait shoot are limited, so please register in time. You can request price informations directly from us at the store or by phone at 069-9207070.
REGISTRATION COLLODIUM SHOOTING
