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I LOVE daguerreotypes. I love teaching people about daguerreotypes. I love making little leather daguerreotype cases, hand embossing velvet, and polishing brass mats that I’ve cut myself. I love the chemistry, the science, the polishing, the little purpose-built tools necessary … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Daguerre!
On this date in 1787 the namesake of my preferred photographic medium was born. Happy birthday Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre! I’m more than a little disappointed that Google didn’t commemorate the event with a special version of their logo.
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The 2010 Daguerreian Symposium
I returned last Sunday evening from the 2010 Daguerreian Symposium held this year in Atlanta, Georgia USA. This was my second Symposium and it didn’t disappoint. What a pleasure it was to be surrounded by friends and colleagues I haven’t … Continue reading
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2008 in Daguerreotypes
Thank you to everyone that has e-mailed with questions, comments, etc. over the past year. I love hearing from you and answering you questions. A few weeks ago I met with a local student who is making daguerreotypes. She and … Continue reading
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Gallery opening tonight 11/21/2008
My work will be on display at Through This Lens in Durham, NC starting tonight and through the end of January 2009. My work will be showing alongside the work of the very talented Mikel Robinson and Emma Powell. Come … Continue reading
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