Tintype Pop-Up
Friday July 18 — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hand-poured wet plate collodion portraits made on-site at one of Colorado's most beloved breweries. Each plate is a one-of-a-kind piece of pure silver — developed on location using a 19th-century photographic process. No two are ever the same. Glass substrate available — must be pre-reserved.
● Glass substrate must be pre-reserved at booking ● Digital scans available · add $50
Upcoming events.
Outer Range Brewery Tintype Pop-Up · Frisco CO
Experience a one-of-a-kind wet plate collodion tintype
portrait made by hand at Outer Range Brewery in Frisco,
Colorado. Denver photographer Matt Alberts brings his portable
darkroom to one of Colorado's most beloved breweries for
two days only — July 17 & 18 — creating pure silver
portraits using a 19th-century photographic process. Each portrait is hand-poured on aluminum or glass,
exposed in the camera, and developed on location in
minutes. The image is made of pure silver — not ink,
not pixels. It will never fade, never corrupt, and never become obsolete.
No two plates are ever identical. Yours is the only one that will ever exist exactly as it is.
DATES & TIMES
· Thursday July 17 — 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
· Friday July 18 — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tintype Popup during Food & Wine in Aspen, CO
Radio Boardshop Tintype Pop-Up · Food & Wine Weekend.
June 19th–20th · Radio Boardshop · Aspen, Colorado
For two days this June, I'll be setting up my wet plate studio at Radio Boardshop in Aspen — bringing one of the oldest photographic processes in existence to the mountains.
Each portrait is made using the wet plate collodion process, the same technique used by photographers in the 1850s. There are no digital files, no prints, no duplicates. What you walk away with is a one-of-a-kind silver original — an alumitype on metal or glass, varnished by hand, and built to outlast everything made after it.
This is heirloom photography in the most literal sense. A single exposure. A single object. Something your family will still have in 150 years.
Appointments are limited. Reserve your session now.
Tanked 2
Join me in Colorado Springs on May 23 for a one-of-a-kind tintype portrait experience at the Tanked 2 event. I’ll be creating handcrafted, wet plate collodion portraits—each image made on metal using a historic photographic process that dates back to the 1800s.
Every portrait is shot, developed, and finished on-site, resulting in a completely unique piece of art you can hold in your hands. No two plates are ever the same—imperfections, textures, and tones all come together to create something timeless and deeply personal.
Step in front of the lens and walk away with a portrait that feels like it was pulled from another era.
Topo Designs Flagship Store Tintype Popup
Get a handmade, natural light wet plate collodion portrait at the Topo Designs Flagship Store in Denver on July 13th, 2025. Capture your image on aluminum or glass using this historic photographic process. Limited appointments available—reserve yours today.
Seven Grand Wisky Bar Tintype Pop Up
Join us at Seven Grand Bar on July 12th, 2025, for handmade natural light wet plate collodion portraits on aluminum and glass. Reserve your appointment below.
Bear Creek Distillery Tintype Popup
We’ll be creating handmade wet plate collodion images on aluminum and glass at Bear Creek Distillery on July 5th, 2025. Reserve your appointment below.
Topo Designs Basecamp | Tintype Pop-up
Join us for a special tintype pop-up at Topo Designs Basecamp in Denver, CO, on February 20th & 21st! On Friday, we’ll be offering studio-style tintype portraits, capturing timeless images with rich detail and character. On Saturday, we’ll mix it up with a hybrid of natural and studio lighting, and—weather permitting—full natural light portraits.
Valentines Day Tintype portraits at Cielo Tierra Ranch.
Love fades, but a tintype portrait lasts forever—just like your devotion to your partner, dog, or horse (in no particular order). Join us for a Post-Valentine’s Day Tintype Pop-Up on February 15th at Cielo Tierra Ranch! We’ll be creating handmade tintype portraits, perfect for couples, individuals, families, or your four-legged best friend.
Tintype Popup at Cielo Tierra Ranch
Join us on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at Rolling Hills Riding Academy at Cielo Tierra Ranch in Oro Valley, Arizona, for a unique tintype photography pop-up event! Experience the timeless art of wet plate collodion photography as we create stunning, one-of-a-kind portraits. These hand-crafted images are not only beautiful but also archival, designed to last for generations as a true piece of history
Please reserve your desired Tintype size and time slot below. Aim to arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment.
For optimal results, I prefer creating portraits in natural light, so we will be outdoors for the actual portrait session. Please dress accordingly.
Please contact me if you have any additional questions about the process.
Terra Apothecary Tintype Portrait Pop Up
✨ Join us for a unique Tintype Portrait Pop-Up Event! ✨
📍 Location: Terra Apothecary, South Broadway, Denver, CO
📅 Date: Saturday, October 26th
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
I’ll be offering natural light tintype portraits in a variety of sizes. Whether you're curious about the process or ready to capture a timeless memory, stop by and take a look—or reserve your portrait session in advance!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Family Supper at Campfire Ranch
September 7th and 8th I will be offering Tintype portraits at Campfire Ranch on the Taylor River during their "Family Dinner" with the Wyld Honeys.
