Contemporary Wet Plate Collodion Photography

As part of the RPS Historical Group's look at historical collections of photography, photographic archives, and those working historical and alternative processes this talk will explore Tony Richards journey into wet-collodion photography over the last fourteen years.
From a birthday present to himself, to his latest photographic studio. He'll share his experiences of cameras, kit and chemistry. The stress of TV and Movie commissions, the joy of sharing via workshops and demonstrations, and the possibilities presented with invitations of International travel with wet plate collodion. This variety of experience are testament to the enjoyment Tony gets from his wet plate collodion practice.
Tony Richards is senior photographer and lead in advanced photographic techniques at The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, University of Manchester. He is also a practitioner of historic and alternate photographic methods. He considers himself a practitioner as he says he's always practicing. He was award the RPS's Hurter and Driffield medal in 2023.
Please note there are some pictures from a film production that some viewers may find disturbing at 44m 47s-45m 23s.