Revealing Character Texas Tintypes |
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| Author:
| Kendrick, Robb |
| Foreword by:
| Graves, John |
| ISBN: | 978-1-931721-57-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | Night Heron Media
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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America's first major contribution to the art of photography, whcih dates back to the heyday of the cattle drives (1850-1880), tintypes went on to become the country's favorite portrait format. A tedious and unforgiving method of photography that requires patience and commitment from both the subject and the photographer, posing for a tintype requires more time than modern point-and-shoot photography, and instructions must be followed carefully or the photograph will be ruined. The...
More DescriptionAmerica's first major contribution to the art of photography, whcih dates back to the heyday of the cattle drives (1850-1880), tintypes went on to become the country's favorite portrait format. A tedious and unforgiving method of photography that requires patience and commitment from both the subject and the photographer, posing for a tintype requires more time than modern point-and-shoot photography, and instructions must be followed carefully or the photograph will be ruined. The tintypes-eighty-five in all-are showcased and are accompanied by field notes that provide a look at each individual and his or her dedication to the cowboy way of life.