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Last activity: Nov 20, 2009
Joined: May 08, 2007


Richmond Alt Photo

Male
Jefferson City, Missouri
Richmond Alt Photo

Mayhem #392968
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/richmondaltphoto

About me
Notice:
5/23/2008 - I now also shoot modern digital images...just obtained a nice digital SLR, so for models looking to get some stuff in their portfolio, I offer a little more diversity. Message me if you need portfolio work and maybe we can work something out.

I specialize in Alternative processes, mainly wet-plate collodion photography. The image is hand made from start to finish using a 19th century method that yields results unlike any modern process being used today. You get to see your images develop before your eyes when you shoot with me. I believe that people with an "alternative" style photograph well in this process, and it has a way of capturing the person's personality in the image. I think a person's eyes are the most important part of the shot and I like to utilize a shallow depth of field to bring attention to the eyes.

Take a look at my sample images as well as my website (http://www.richmondaltphoto.com) to get a better feel for what I can do for you.

***Notice: I will also add that I prefer to do portraits. I also would rather guide the model to their best angle instead of pose them like a puppet. I want my images to be believable, so I prefer to look thru the ground glass of my camera until I see you do something interesting, then we try and capture it on film. The process I use can be brutally honest. If you aren't comfortable with how you look without makeup, then I'm not for you. Makeup can do weird things with this process because of how certain colors are rendered in the finished image. I don't do any Photoshop work to my images except a little color correction and removal of the dust captured when they are scanned, so what you see when I develop the picture is what you get.

Paid projects are very welcome, but I will do TFCD work if it is mutually beneficial. Feel free to message me to discuss any projects that you think I could help you with!



** Some Notes on the Wet-Plate Process:
The Wet-Plate image was the polaroid of its day. The process consists of several steps. First you coat a glass or tin plate with collodion (the photographic emulsion). Next, the plate is made light sensitive in a bath of silver nitrate. The plate is loaded into a film holder and exposed by removing the lens cap (no shutters...long exposures in natural light only!). The film processing must be completed before the emulsion dries. After exposure, the plate is developed in a ferrous sulphate developer and then fixed in potassium cyanide (bad stuff!). The plate is dried over a flame and finally varnished with a lavender oil based varnish (smells nice too!).

The Wet-Plate Collodion image contains the second most elemental silver in the print behind the daguerrotype (a silver plated piece of copper is the film in that process...). Negatives can be made on clear glass that yield prints finer in detail than modern films. This is because the size of the silver particles making the image are smaller than modern films (almost no grain).

Upcoming Shoots:


You can also find me here:

AIM: J0BUE
Yahoo!: J0BOO

http://www.facebook.com/p/Andrew_Richmond/50302799
http://www.myspace.com/richmondaltphoto

Credits
* Denotes those who I have worked with multiple times.

Models:
Jessalyn #169688  *
_KT_ #147539
Aspin Lea #252984
Amber Marie Rose #201160
Varvara #192811
Erin the Artist #7155
Sarah Nelsen #649910


Friends

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Travis Duncan

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SarahSN

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Robert Szabo

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Richmond Alt Photo has 305 friends.
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Lily_S
Model
2009-11-20 10:44:31
Beautiful portraits :)
Sample Meagan
Model
2009-11-15 21:03:30
I want, I want!
ed ross
Photographer
2009-09-09 14:13:53
there you are! great work!
Miss Anthrope 1007
Model
2009-08-20 08:32:11
;)
Stormey
Model
2009-08-18 11:21:41
You have gorgeous work.
Tilt Photo
Photographer
2009-06-29 20:03:37
Every so often, I come across your portfolio and every time I stop and stare at the incredible imagery. Really, really nice work.
Lupuss
Model
2009-06-23 01:16:08
Splendid work. I think that alternative processes portray the eduction of talent.
Miss Heather Morris
Model
2009-05-31 19:27:33
Your work is truly divine. Photographers like you are few and far between. If you ever find yourself in London i'd love to collaborate with you.

Best wishes,
Heather
Jessalyn
Model
2009-04-25 15:25:53
stopping by to say hi :)
found another wet plate photographer in Denver and I thought of you :D
Common Knowledge
Model
2009-04-16 21:12:14
Something borrowed, something new, I like your port, yes I do.
Aspin Lea
Model
2009-04-08 19:00:18
we;'ll have to shoot again soon! i have a baby to add to the bunch now! :) you dont have any baby pics..talk soon!
lim ching
Photographer
2009-03-25 07:39:05
wet-plate collodion photography,i love it,great work!

Janice Marie Foote
Model
2009-03-10 21:58:13
your newest image/avatar rocks with coolness!!!
Precious2007
Model
2009-03-02 16:52:21
i love your port...i'd love to shoot with you one day :-)
Janice Marie Foote
Model
2009-02-12 22:18:59
I truly love your style of shooting!!!
Alysha Nett
Model
2009-02-03 11:36:35
ya that sounds great.
scottbrown_UK
Photographer
2009-01-31 04:16:23
Truly beautiful work - I love it all :-)

I can't decide what i like most
Nikki Nak Patty Wak
Model
2009-01-14 12:50:59
It's all good.
Maybe soon then.
Take care!
Kitty Me-Ow McMuffin
Model
2009-01-04 16:01:37
so wonderful.
I love it.
Hope someday we can work together.
xo
ctrueme@gmail.com
Rosa van der Kamp
Model
2009-01-03 14:19:39
I love your black and white work! It's lovely :]

xxxx
Rose
Jessica-S
Model
2008-12-08 06:19:09
I would love to work with you sometime!

Jazz J
Model
2008-12-01 21:44:42
WOW beautiful port the most amazing black & white images I've seen in a long time.
ed ross
Photographer
2008-11-29 07:40:24
Beautiful work. I'm just starting out with wet plate and you are an inspiration. Thanks. Ed
milkmanstudio
Photographer
2008-10-16 18:51:48
good stuff . I love your work
milkman
Ms Continuity
Clothing Designer
2008-10-15 19:06:21
Fantastic Work!
Missy Sue Lehman
Model
2008-10-08 22:33:38
Thanks for the add!! I'm also a photographer here on MM and admire your work!!!
Mason C
Model
2008-09-25 11:54:19
I'd love to be involved! Message me with details.
Nikki Walters
Model
2008-09-21 01:57:17
I love your work! I'd love to shoot with you sometime.
Brandy Lynn H
Model
2008-09-14 13:58:11
love your work. original. no artificial ingredients.
Caspers Creations
Photographer
2008-09-12 08:09:05
I dont know.
Since MM closed down the LARGE threads I havent seen anyplace for the regular Midwestern folks to hang out.
Maybe it's time to start a new lounge.
Robert Szabo
Photographer
2008-09-10 19:30:19
Im glad we were able to do lunch when you were in town. I love the new work! Well done!
Anett
Model
2008-09-03 06:44:04
. ..I'm just in love with all your pictures;
appreciate a lot your style
Jessalyn
Model
2008-09-02 20:29:47
sure did :D
Velvet Van Lew
Model
2008-09-02 09:56:49
Thanks for the add. Love the gritty raw feel of your work!
Ermine
Model
2008-09-01 20:02:28
Wow, excellent work.
Sita Mae
Photographer
2008-08-27 17:08:09
I so admire what you do.
SarahSN
Model
2008-08-26 14:47:19
Hey Andy, it was great collaborating together. I think we made some stunning shots—can't wait to get copies. Let's shoot again soon! Have a great week in KC.
Bob Worthy
Photographer
2008-08-25 09:37:47
Beautiful, creative work! Very happy to have found you and look forward to seeing more. Bob
Anett
Model
2008-08-15 12:46:35
wonderful touching portraits, love your style; pity that you live so far from me . ..
Victoria Helser
Model
2008-08-15 11:53:18
Your work is great!
Sorry to burst the bubble but Im not as close as I was to Jeff. I'm up near Mexico/Vandalia/Curryville/Bowling Green now :( I moved lol but still have friends there so I will be traveling there often. Itd be nice to work with you
~Tori
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