Chemical Pictures: The Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop Online!
With today's technology, and the number of people that want to learn the Wet Plate Collodion process, this is long overdue.
Attending a workshop is great. I would recommend that if you can attend one, do it. However, attending a workshop can be very expensive and not very convenient. For most people, one, or both of those things, are huge obstacles. I've tried to address both of those problems by providing this service.

With access to these videos and this material, it makes the abstract concrete and takes the mystery out of this very simple photographic process. This really isn't a difficult process to do, but it can be daunting to read about it. My videos are easy to understand, updated and instant - the only thing better would to be working in my studio with me. And if you could do that, you wouldn't be reading this. I'm also offering monthly video podcasts so that you can stay current with new ideas, inventions and techniques while working in the process.

CP Membership, Book & DVD $199
This offers you access to the entire "Chemical Pictures Workshop Videos" which is on demand, streaming video. You'll be able to access anytime you login for 1 full year. You'll also receive a copy of my new book and DVD, "Chemical Pictures: The Wet Plate Collodion Photography Workshop Book & DVD". This will be sent to you via USPS (U.S.) or Deustche Post (for other places in the world) after you sign up. The DVD contains the same series of videos with some additional features. This will allow you to watch the videos when you don't have access to the web.

The Wet Plate Collodion Workshop Video Series

• The Chemistry: What You Really Need & Where To Get It
• Making The Chemistry: From Plate Cleaner To Varnish
• The Equipment: What You Really Need and Where to Get It
• Deburring & Cleaning A Plate
• Pouring or Flowing A Plate With Collodion
• Sensitizing A Plate
  
• Exposing A Plate
• Developing A Plate
  
• Fixing A Plate
  
• Drying A Plate
• Varnishing A Plate
• Troubleshooting: The Most Common Problems & How to Resolve Them

The Wet Plate Collodion Monthly Video Podcasts (Beginning July 2009)

• How Do You Determine Exposures for Wet Plate Collodion images?
• Using Contemporary Varnish Versus Period Varnish; What's the Difference?
• Which Fix Should I Use? Sodium Thiosulfate, Potassium Cyanide, or Ammonium Thiosulfate? What's the Difference?
• How Do I Convert My Film Holder Into a Plate Holder for Collodion?
• What Are The Advantages of Using a Dark Box?
• How Do You Maintain Your Silver Bath?
• How Do You Determine Focal Length and F/Stop of a Lens (especially an old one)?
  
• I'll also take suggestions on monthly topics from members.

The Chemical Pictures Forum Board: Members Only

• Exclusively for CP members that are learning the process!
• I spend several hours a week answering questions and helping people resolve problems on this board
• Clear, conscise listings of suppliers of Wet Plate Collodion chemicals, supplies, and equipment from all over the world. It's constantly updated and revised so you know where to find the right stuff at the right price!

Also, throughout the year, I'll offer a live, "member's roundtable" meeting via Skype to ask and answer questions, and share work and information about equipment/chemistry/techniques with members in this group. This will help connect the wet plate community and facilitate people in finding equipment or sourcing chemistry. And sometimes, it's just good to hookup with like-minded people and chat.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me.