Monthly Archives: June 2007

New Contemporary Daguerreotype: “Yesterday’s Technology”

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Jonathan

I made this whole-plate (6.5×8.5″) daguerreotype yesterday. I’ve been planning to make this image for quite a while and I’m rather pleased with the result. Titled “Yesterday’s Technology,” I made it to show (with just a tinge of irony) the … Continue reading →

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The Daguerreotype Process – Illustrated In This Silent Film

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Jonathan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting a wonderful little video about the making of daguerreotypes on their site. The site has a nice summary about the invention of the daguerreotype and about Daguerre himself. I enjoyed the video rather … Continue reading →

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Update: Kate Moss Nude Daguerreotype Prints Bring Surprising Results

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Jonathan

Following up on a recent article that I wrote about Chuck Close, I thought that I’d pass along an update. The six prints of the nude supermodel Kate Moss yielded a much higher take than expected. The prints from daguerreotype … Continue reading →

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