Vox Serene (@vox.serene on Instagram). 8×10 Tintype.  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence.This is about as high-key as you can get on a tintype – It’s not exactly what I was planning, but I love the plate!

Portrait of Vox Serene (she’s @vox.serene on Instagram).  8×10 Tintype.  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence

Portrait of Spiralfight (I don’t think he’s on Tumblr, but check out his Instagram feed at @spiralfight).  8×10 Tintype.  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence.

Portrait of @dakotasnow.  8×10 Tintype.  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence.Still getting the hang of using the Petzval lens on the 8×10, but I really like its look for portraits!

Mia and Alphonse.  8×10 tintype, with @dakotasnow and spiralfight (I don’t think he’s on tumblr – check out @spiralfight on instagram).  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence.

@dakotasnow.  8×10 Tintype and Canon 5DIII.  Copyright 2018, William Lawrence.Dakota was kind enough to sit for me for some portraits, so one of the things I wanted to do was compare 35mm digital using the Lomo 85mm Petzval lens vs. an 8×10 tinype using a...