The new Tintypeman website is live. It brings the plates, the process and the people together in one place, with more ways to explore the work and plan a visit to the workshop in Grantville, Victoria.
I’m Scott Longden, the photographer behind Tintypeman. I make wetplate photographs by hand, one plate at a time. The website may be new, but the heart of the work remains the same: light, silver and a moment held.
Explore the plates
The refreshed portfolio brings together portraits and selected plates that show the character of this process. Look for the edges, the swirls and the small imperfections that make each photograph its own object.
You’ll also find Preserving Light, selected as a finalist in the 2026 Australian Mono Awards. I’m proud to give it a place on the new site.
Come and make a plate
If you’ve been thinking about a handmade portrait, the Tintype Sessions page explains the options. Sessions are arranged by enquiry, so we can talk through what you have in mind and find a suitable date.
For those who want to get hands-on, the Workshops page introduces four hours of one-to-one tuition, from preparing a plate through to the finished tintype. No prior photography experience is needed. There’s a short film on the page to give you a glimpse inside the workshop.
Discover where it all began
The History of Wetplate Photography page explores the story behind the process. You can also follow Tintypeman on YouTube for more from the world of wetplate photography.
This News page will be a place for new work, workshop updates and stories from the darkroom. For now, have a look around the new website. If a portrait or workshop catches your interest, get in touch — I’d love to help you make a plate of your own.
Scott
Tintypeman · Grantville, Victoria, Australia