Analogue & Historical Process Photography
Available across India
I make one-of-a-kind portraits using wet plate collodion and film, so you get a physical piece made with historical methods, not a digital file.
Pricing Guide
Wet Plate Collodion Portrait
The 1850s Process
- Live Crafting: A 3 hour dedicated session where the photographer mixes chemicals, sensitizes the plate, and develops it on site.
- The Sitter: Requires holding a pose for several seconds due to long exposure times.
- Attempts: Includes shooting 2 to 3 plates to ensure one perfect hero image.
Deliverables
- Physical Artifact: One finished, varnished 4x5 or 5x7 inch original Glass Ambrotype. This is a positive image with no negative.
- Digital Copy: Includes one high resolution drum scan of the glass plate for reproduction.
Equipment & Styling
- Gear: Uses Large Format Bellows camera with vintage lenses for characteristic swirling bokeh.
- Lighting: Utilizes UV heavy strobe lights or controlled natural light.
- Studio: Includes space setup for chemical handling.
Medium Format Film Session
Shoot Specifications
- Gear: Shot on Medium Format (120mm) cameras for superior depth and resolution compared to standard 35mm.
- Film Stock: Includes costs for 3 rolls of professional grade film (Kodak Portra Color or Ilford B&W).
- Duration: Up to 4 hours of shooting time allowing for 2 to 3 outfit changes.
Creative Direction
- Pre Shoot: Includes consultation on mood boards and styling to match the analogue aesthetic.
- Posing: Guidance on achieving a distant, moody, or editorial look.
Processing & Deliverables
- Lab Work: Covers professional chemical development of negatives.
- Final Output: Approximately 30 to 35 curated, high resolution scanned images (TIFF/JPEG).
- Grading: Includes basic dust removal and color grading inherent to the scanning process.
About Analogue & Historical Process Photography
Why I Love Analogue
I’m Aditi. What I do is all about real, hands-on image making. My work skips the whole digital vibe - I go straight for old-school, historical photography. Every piece I create is meant to be held, shown off, and lived with, not just scrolled past.
Wet Plate Collodion Portraits
This one's my jam - I use a 19th-century process, where I make ambrotype photography on glass. You get a single, physical piece, not a file. No two plates ever look the same, so if you want something that nobody else has, this is it. Expect monochrome tones and that classic look which digital just can’t touch. The plate always comes with little marks and quirks - I call them perfect imperfections. They’re not mistakes, they're the soul of the image.
Shooting on Film
For folks who want some extra texture and depth, I shoot on film too. Think rich tonality, natural film grain texture, and an overall vibe that’s way more atmospheric. Works well for fashion, lookbooks, or if you just want portraits that feel timeless.
How I Work
I’m all about teamwork. I usually collaborate with stylists, makeup artists, and creative teams to get your vision just right. I move between UK and India, but I’m good to go wherever the project calls, so just hit me up if you want handcrafted photographic art that’s actually unique.
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Aditi
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My Story
Hey, I’m Aditi. I kinda live in two worlds - UK and India, so my camera’s always seeing things from both sides. I did a master’s in fashion photography, got obsessed with old-school stuff like wet plate collodion, but I love digital too. Some days I’m backstage at London Fashion Week, some days shooting a lookbook in Delhi. My thing? Making images that stick in your mind, no matter where you are.
My Work
Fashion, Editorial & Campaign Shoots - I shoot fashion, campaign, lookbook, editorial and conceptual portraits - clean, artistic, sometimes moody.
Artistic & Moody Imagery - Light, form, and the mood matter most to me. I want every image to feel timeless, not just pretty.
Collaborative Teamwork - I work close with models, stylists, makeup artists - photography’s a team game for me.
UK & India, Available Worldwide - I split time between UK and India, so I bring a global eye and can travel for shoots anywhere.
