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Tin-Type Photos by Alderleaf Artworks is a tin-type photography studio owned by Brian Pierson. He built a large-format camera and learned the art of historical photography during the 2020 pandemic. Brian will explain and guide you through the process of wet-plate collodion, where you will be the subject of your very own authentic tin-type photo. Wet Plate photography was invented in 1851 by Frederick Scott Archer. Wet plate collodion is the process of coating an aluminum plate with salted collodion which is then submerged in silver nitrate to create a photosensitive material. While still wet from the silver bath the plate is then exposed to light (1-2seconds) through a lens of a large-format camera.
Due to long exposure, movement in subjects will cause blurring in the Image.
You can expect to understand the historical practice of Wet-plate Collodion.
During the process, you will sit for a portrait and be able to leave with your original Tin-type Photo.
Original tin-type photos come in the following sizes:
4.25in by 5.5in $80
5in by 7in $100
8in by 10in $150
11in by 14in $250
This is the most popular Skagway train tour. You can book your Summit Train tour at the M&M Tours Office located ashore, after exiting your cruise pier. Climb 2,888 feet from the tidewaters where your cruise ship docks to the magnificent summit of White Pass. This fully narrated tour travels through two tunnels, over sky-high train trestles, and passes multiple cascading waterfalls. You will even see the worn footpath along a steep mountain precipice, which was made by gold-seekers during the Klondike Gold Rush.
Enjoy driving an ATV under the backdrop of a pristine Southeast Alaska Glacier. This tour includes a boat ride and beach landing to Glacier Point from Skagway. You will then be outfitted with either a 2-person or 4-person ATV and thrill to an adventurous ride around our custom track. This tour features excitement, incredible views, and a great chance to see wildlife.
This self guided tour offers you the flexibility to see everything this area has to offer. With an audio tour guide and lunch provided you can go at your own pace in your own Jeep Rubicon. $300 per Jeep for the day with a return no later than 6pm.
201 2nd Ave Skagway, AK 99840
Phone: 907.983.3900 • Fax: 907.983.3915
Mailing Address: M & M Tour Sales P.O. Box 1027 Skagway, AK 99840
Email: toursskagway@gmail.com
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