Nicky Thompson

WET-PLATE COLLODION PHOTOGRAPHER
Moretonhampstead

BOOK A WORKSHOP WITH NICKY
Phone: 07969 007934
Website: https://www.nickyjthompson.co.uk
Email: nickyjthompson@googlemail.com

Dating from the 1850s, wet-plate collodion is one of the world’s earliest photography techniques, which demands an immense amount of patience, both from the photographer and the subject. For Nicky, this is all part of the appeal. “I love the ceremony of it,” she says. “Preparing the chemistry, setting up the camera, opening the shutter, developing, fixing and finally holding a beautiful a glass photograph in my hands. Even though I understand the science, every time I see an image appear, it feels like witnessing a miracle. You never know what you’re going to get, and that makes it incredibly exciting.”

Her workshops are run at her beautiful rural home on the outskirts of Moretonhamptead.

EXPERIENCES WITH NICKY

PRIVATE, WET-PLATE COLLODION WORKSHOP
One day | £280

You will get individual attention and guidance, suitable for those needing more space and time to learn on their own without other distractions. We start with portraits and then can work on still-life or landscape. Learn how to prepare and pour your plates, use a large format camera to take the image and then develop, fix, wash, and finally varnish your plates. You will make approximately 6 plates in the day. Tea, coffee and lunch provided.

 GROUP, WET-PLATE COLLODION WORKSHOP
One day | £225 per person (max 3 people)

This course designed to show the basics of wet collodion photography. No photographic experience necessary. Learn how to prepare and pour your plates, use a large format camera to take the image and then develop, fix, wash, and finally varnish your plates. You will make approximately 3 or 4 plates (as many as time allows). Tea, coffee and lunch provided.

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