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SUMMARY:March 2\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Bill Vitiello will give a presentation on “The Wet Plate Collodion Process”
DESCRIPTION:With over 25 years behind the lens\, Bill Vitiello\, a new member to BPS\, is a photographer whose work bridges the past and present of photographic art. A true craftsman\, he works across all film formats — from 35mm and medium format to large format — and is also an accomplished wet plate collodion photographer\, keeping one of photography’s earliest processes alive through meticulous\, hands-on artistry. Beyond image-making\, Bill is an avid camera collector\, curating a personal archive spanning the history of photography — from 19th-century brass and mahogany masterpieces to modern mechanical marvels. Among the treasures in his collection is a fully functional 1912 Kodak 7A studio camera\, a reminder of the enduring beauty and ingenuity of analog tools. Driven by a deep respect for photographic heritage and a passion for experimentation\, Bill continues to explore the interplay between light\, chemistry\, and time — crafting images that honor the roots of the medium while offering a timeless perspective on the world. \nThe “tintype” or “wet plate collodion” process is the second oldest form of photography and dates back to the early 1850’s. Bill will share a brief history of the process and what it takes to make a tintype. Through a live demonstration\, Bill will share the magic\, precision\, and unpredictability of this handmade process — from pouring collodion to developing plates in real time.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-2-2026-at-700-pm-bill-vitiello-will-give-a-presentation-on-the-wet-plate-collodion-process/
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