Patrick is an accomplished photographer whose work bridges the past and present. Through meticulous technique and a deep respect for photographic history, he creates singular images that capture the haunting beauty and tactile depth unique to the wet plate process. Each piece is hand-crafted, from the careful pouring of collodion to the final development, resulting in images that are as much artifacts as they are portraits. Patrick’s work invites viewers to slow down and appreciate the deliberate artistry and alchemy at the heart of early photography.
“Photography connects people. It captures our stories, our emotions, and the fleeting moments that make up a life. The ability to move people with an image — to make them pause, feel, and reflect — is my greatest joy and passion.”
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While we love the chemical process and look of classic Tin Type photos we often use slightly more modern equipment. Although there are still quite a few cameras from the 1800's used in the studio.
This wet plate was created at the home of renowned wet plate artist John Coffer, the man who breathed new life into the collodion process first born in 1851 through the work of Frederick Scott Archer. Time spent on John’s farm feels almost suspended. Where the modern world fades and the quiet magic of chemistry and light takes center stage. His workshops are not merely lessons but pilgrimages, guiding you to see beyond the surface of an image and into the soul of the process. It was there that I learned to slow my hands, trust the flow of silver, and embrace the imperfections that make each plate unique. That experience still echoes through my work, shaping every image as a quiet dialogue between past and present.
