Treasured moments caught in silver and tin
True Grit Photography brings the raw beauty of the past into the present with our handcrafted tintype portraits.
What is tin-type photography?
Tintype photography is an early 19th-century process that captures images on metal plates, creating one-of-a-kind photographs with a timeless, hauntingly beautiful quality. Each plate is unique, with its own textures and tones— no two images will ever be alike.
A typical portrait session in our home studio takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. You will leave with a unique physical tin-type photo, and a digital scan that you a free to share and print as well. For more details, please email us any questions. We're happy to answer!
You can also read more about the tin-type process and its history here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintype
Meet the Nelsons
We are Daniel and Riley, passionate photographers since 2025. With Daniel's woodworking skills and Riley's art background, we create timeless tintype images that capture life's precious moments.
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Services
Below is our general pricing breakdown. Price includes up to 1 - 2 portrait subjects per photo. Additional subjects (up to 4 max) will incur an extra $25 per person/pet. Extra accommodations must be made for children and pets - please be detailed in your inquiry.
Sessions take generally 1 - 1.5 hours but possible longer depending on individual scenarios. Cost for travel will also be added if you wish to be photographed on location or at your home.
Please call, text, or email for more information:
Phone: (250) 608-7676
5x4" Portrait
Starting at $100
5x7" Portrait
Starting at $150
8x10" Portrait
Starting at $200