Introduction to Wet-Plate Collodion

- Reviving the most practiced process of the mid-1800's for contemporary photographers

  Kerik Kouklis, 'Wet-Plate Collodion, Photography Classes and Workshops at Project Basho in Philadelphia PA'
Kerik Kouklis
Description:

Wet plate collodion, one of the earliest photographic processes, has been experiencing a resurgence of interest in recent years. This resurgence is primarily because of the beauty and uniqueness of the images created. In this workshop, you will learn how to create wet plate positive images (Tintype and Ambrotype) as well as wet plate negatives. Through a combination of discussions, shooting sessions and darkroom time, participants will learn how to incorporate this process in their own photography.

Cameras and wet plate holders ranging from 4x5 to 8x10 will be available for students to use. Students are also encouraged to bring your own view camera as well. This workshop is open to anyone with an interest in 19th century techniques.
Schedule:
One-weekend workshop:
Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
May 1 & 2
Materials Needed:
  • All the materials will be supplied during the workshop.
Prerequisite:

Photographic Vision I or portfolio review
Class Fee:
  • $400 + lab fee of $125
Enrollment: Limited to 8
Deadline: April 9
Instructor:

Kerik Koulis: a fine art photographer and native Californian. With a background in music and geology, Kerik combines a contemporary eye with 19th century photographic processes to produce work that is uniquely his own.

Kerik is a highly skilled and respected practitioner of the platinum/palladium process and the combined gum over platinum process. For the last five years he has also made wet plate collodion an integral part of his work. Kerik has been teaching workshops in alternative processes since 1997, both in his home studio and at various locations around the US and Canada. His work is currently represented by galleries and art dealers in California, Denver and New York.