Philip Seymour Hoffman's last portrait was a haunting one; He sat for the series informatively titled Tintypes by Victoria Will, a photographer born in Washington, DC, and based in New York City. Staring sullenly into the camera, people may read more into his expression yet it simply captures the style of photography taken when this vintage technique was used.
Popular during the 1860s and 1870s, Tintype involved "creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion," as written on Wikipedia. Tintypes by Victoria Will incorporates this same technique. She also captured Elle Fanning, Elijah Woods and Kristen Stewart at the Sundance Film Festival 2014.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vintage-style Photography
- Opportunity for photography companies to offer unique and retro photography options, appealing to individuals looking for a nostalgic aspect to their portraits.
- Direct-positive Imaging
- Opportunity for companies to explore alternative printing techniques that offer a sense of authenticity and historical significance to photographs.
- Celebrity Portraiture
- Opportunity for photography companies to offer exclusive celebrity portraits, potentially capturing their essence in ways that traditional photography may not.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Opportunity for photography companies to use Tintype and other vintage techniques to offer a unique and personalized service to clients.
- Art
- Opportunity for artists to explore alternative photographic techniques and present their work in new and interesting ways.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for entertainment companies to create multimedia experiences that use Tintype and other vintage photographic techniques to transport individuals back in time.
