Business Details
Timeless Portrait Photography in Wainwright, Alberta
With 17 years of dedicated service, Portraits With Presence has become a trusted name in capturing life's most meaningful moments. Our expertise lies in blending traditional wet plate collodion techniques with modern digital artistry, offering clients a unique opportunity to preserve their legacy through timeless portraits. Utilizing a meticulously restored 120-year-old camera alongside contemporary equipment, we specialize in creating both tintype and ambrotype images that echo the authenticity of the 1850s while meeting today's standards for quality.Our sessions cater to diverse needs, from intimate family portraits and milestone celebrations to travel-based events through our Tintype Trailer. Located on a picturesque acreage near Wainwright, Alberta, we combine technical mastery with a personalized approach to ensure every client receives exceptional service and heirloom-quality results. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photography, encompassing professional printing, scanning, and restoration services that help maintain your visual history for generations to come.
Services
Tintype Photography
Digital Portraits
Hybrid Sessions
Printing Services
Scanning & Restoration
Event Photography
Family Portraits
Graduate Portraits
Newborn Photography
Passport Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of professional photography experience with vintage and digital techniques
- Our studio uses a fully restored 120-year-old camera for authentic tintype production
- We provide hybrid sessions combining digital portraits with traditional metal/glass images
- Our Tintype Trailer enables limited travel for markets and special events
- We offer professional printing services up to 17x22 inches with high-volume 4x6 capabilities
Services
Tintype Photography
Create enduring images using 1850s wet plate collodion techniques with our restored 120-year-old camera. Clients receive authentic metal-based photographs that resist fading for centuries. Ideal for those seeking historically accurate portraits with modern quality control.
Digital Portraits
Professional digital sessions producing high-resolution, retouched images suitable for contemporary display. Available in multiple package sizes accommodating families and individuals with both studio and outdoor location options near Wainwright.
Hybrid Sessions
Experience both worlds with sessions that include digital portraits and traditional tintype/ambrotype images. Combines 15 digital files with two metal/glass photographs using either antique or modern wet plate equipment.
Printing Services
Professional printing up to 17x22 inches using high-quality equipment. Includes bulk 4x6 printing with digital submission through secure Dropbox integration. Available for both session images and personal photo collections.
Scanning & Restoration
Digitize and restore historic photographs, negatives, and slides using professional scanning equipment. Provides both physical prints and digital copies for preserving family history and legacy images.
People
Tiffany Davis
Owner/Photographer
17-year professional photographer specializing in wet plate collodion techniques. Combines vintage equipment with modern methods to create timeless portraits. Operates from a scenic Alberta acreage studio.
Questions
What is a tintype photograph?
Tintypes are 1850s-era photographs created on metal plates using wet plate collodion chemistry. They produce unique, durable images that resist fading for centuries when properly cared for.
What session options do you offer?
We provide standard (40+ digital files), mini (15 files), micro (7 files), and hybrid sessions combining digital with traditional metal/glass images. Special packages available for events and large groups.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Our Tintype Trailer enables limited travel for markets and special events. Studio sessions are available at our Wainwright acreage location with outdoor shooting options on-site.
What printing services are available?
We offer professional printing up to 17x22 inches and bulk 4x6 printing. Clients can submit digital files via Dropbox for processing through our secure online gallery system.
Can you restore old photographs?
Yes, we provide scanning, restoration, and digital conversion services for vintage prints, negatives, and slides. This includes creating new prints and digital copies for preserving family history.