July 24, 2011 22 comments By

Wet Plates

I have a huge appreciation for artists who are dedicated to reviving nearly extinct techniques, especially in this day and age. Daniel Carrillo is the one of those artists. A photographer and printmaker from Seattle, Daniel has taken over 100 portraits using a mid 19th century photographic process called the wet collodion method. The process is complex, incorporating several steps and requiring the subject to be completely still due to an extremely slow exposure. The outcome, however, is hauntingly beautiful. I encourage you to check out this video that follows the fascinating process from beginning to end!

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  1. january wrote:

    so much depth. very beautiful.
    january, x
    jessicajanuary.com

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  2. MG wrote:

    that is seriously incredible!

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  3. Nickie Frye wrote:

    INCREDIBLE! As an aspiring photographer, I have the highest respect for this. Very cool.

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  4. Danielle V wrote:

    Wow, these are so beautiful! Especially haunting in the eyes… gorgeous.

    Best,
    Danielle
    loveandlookpretty.blogspot.com

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  5. Closet Cravings wrote:

    The photos really are incredible. It is awesome when artists utilize “outdated” techniques. Love it. =)

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  6. Jessie wrote:

    what awesome photographs. agreed with the comment above. dated techniques bring photographs to a whole different place on a different level. i love it.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

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  7. Lovely By Lucy wrote:

    Beautiful!

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  8. Naomi Bulger wrote:

    Absolutely love these. Haunting, lovely… Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Lianne wrote:

    I have to admit I’m joining the traditional method movement. I love digital photography for many reasons but it’s teaching me an even greater respect for the craft and technique of traditional photography. The science of it all still blows my mind even to this day- physically capturing a moment on a piece of paper. It’s magic!

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  10. Steph wrote:

    these are beautiful!!!

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  11. Flo wrote:

    Such a lengthy process, but the results are amazing. They really are hauntingly beautiful.

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  12. o wrote:

    all their eyes look amazing!

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  13. fashionablecollections wrote:

    These portraits are stunning.

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  14. Shervin nassi wrote:

    Fabo post! loving this work very hard~!

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  15. The Bohmerian wrote:

    I have always loved his work.

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  16. nataya chachamisu wrote:

    so inspiring, the results are stunning

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  17. annie wrote:

    i just love this blog and find everything on it inspiring

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  18. Jessica wrote:

    Oh, these are amazing! What a lovely art.

    Thank you for sharing it.

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  19. BB wrote:

    Wow! Where does this artist live? I’d love to commission him to do a portrait of my grandmother…

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