Photobooth

The world's only Tintype and Polaroid portrait studio

PHOTOBOOTH World Famous Tintype Portraits

Tintypes are unique images made in metal plates, in the tradition of 19th century photography. Each crafted on a 4x 5" aluminum plate and packaged in a display envelope. Traditionally tintypes recorded the intensity of the individual personality and take 20 minutes from start to finish.

Moholy Ground Magazine Issue #4 Launch Party- Saturday, May 19, 7-10pm

Moholy Ground magazine comes back to Photobooth with provocative photographic arts and wild style. Food, drinks, DJ and good times.

Tintypes and Ferrotypes

Individual 4x5 tintype: $60 each
Individual 4x5 ferrotype: $80 each
Couples package: (includes a tintype of each individual and two tintypes as a couple) $300
Groups of ten or more tintypes: $55 each
Other groups or special requirements: $450 per hour, which includes 5-8 tintypes.

Stainless Ferrotypes In the style of the classic images made by Photobooth now offers tintype portraits on stainless steel. These have a ghostly quality that will haunt your heirs for generations.

Enlargements and Reprints If you've had a tintype portrait at Photobooth, you can now purchase high-quality enlargements and reprints. These are fine-art Gicle prints made on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. Email info@photoboothsf.com for the rate sheet.

Frames Don't leave that one-of-a-kind portrait rattling around on your desk! That will violate our 200 year warranty. Our shadow box frames are custom made for us. They are designed to protect and present your tintype at its best. Bring in your tintype and we'll frame it for posterity. Standard frame $125. Illuminated frame $250. Double Frame $250.

In the Retail Store

Polaroid Model 150 Pack Film Conversions- We've taken these super retro Polaroid 150 cameras that originally shot Polaroid roll film and converted them into a lean, mean, pack film shooting machine. Once you see one, you'll fall in love! $399

Polaroid Colorpack instant cameras. We've refurbed a bunch of these Madmen-era Polaroids. They are stylish and easy to use. Snap your fedora brim and pick one up for only $65.

Ace Hotel Silvershade PX600 Impossible Project Limited Edition Instant Film- Packed in a high quality box with a removable lid, makes it an ideal storage box. An accompanying booklet introduces the collaboration with the Ace Hotels and the film as well as an exhibition that has been created for this occasion.

Tintype Gift Certificates. Immortalize your friends in tin! Only $60. We can mail them anywhere.

Photobooth Workshop Gift Certificates. When you buy your friend that Polaroid or Lomography camera they've been hinting at, sign them up for a workshop at the same time so they'll get the most out of their new toy. Workshops (see next column) range from $50 - $250.

Horizon Kompakt Panoramic 35mm Camera- This cream-colored dream is designed for one sole purpose: endless panoramic snapshots! A fast setting for day and slow setting for night. Try it out with color or black & white, negative or positive 35mm film.

Workshops and Events!

Photobooth workshops make EXCELLENT gifts. Learn how to get the most out of your Lomography or instant camera. For more info, to sign up, or to purchase a gift certificate, call Photobooth or email classes@photoboothsf.com

Impossible Project Emulsion Lift Kit Workshop- Sunday, May 20, 2pm

The gentle art of Polaroid emulsion lift has been revived! Photobooth's own Annie MacAllister demonstrates how to work with your Polaroid camera and the new Impossible Project film to create beautiful images on almost any surface. Go to http://photoboothlifts.eventbrite.com/ to buy tickets...only $10!

Monthly Instant Camera Photowalk with Brian Brooks- Sunday, May 27, 1-3pm

Bring your favorite Polaroid/Land or Frankenstein Instant camera and walking shoes and join us as we walk through the Mission. We'll meet up at the end and show off our photo results. Show up a little early and buy some film! We will also have loaner cameras for those of interested in trying one out. Here's a link to our Flickr group! http://www.flickr.com/groups/sfinstantcamerawalk/

Save the Date! Gallery 5 Opening Party - Friday, June 1, 7-10 pm

Monthly Portfolio Review Night- Wednesday, June 13, 7-9pm

Please join us for monthly portfolio night! Bring prints of your photos (please no digital viewing devices.) All levels of photographers welcome!

Hours & Info

Photobooth
1193 Valencia Street @ 23rd
San Francisco, CA 94110

415-824-1248

Store Hours:
Wed 1-7pm
Thur - Sun 1-9pm

Tintype Hours:
Thurs - Sat 2-8pm
Sun 2-6pm

Appointments for individual portraits are encouraged but not necessary. Appointments required for couples packages.

info@photoboothsf.com

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