Business Details
Timeless Portrait Photography in Wainwright, Alberta
Portraits With Presence has been dedicated to capturing timeless memories since 2006, combining modern expertise with historic techniques. Our specialty lies in creating authentic tintype and ambrotype portraits using a meticulously restored 120-year-old camera, alongside offering high-quality digital sessions. With 17 years of experience, we serve families, graduates, and newborns through personalized studio and outdoor sessions at our picturesque acreage near Wainwright, Alberta. Our services extend to hybrid wet-plate and digital packages, ensuring both artistic heritage and contemporary convenience. We provide on-site mini sessions, passport photography, and group portraits, with limited travel availability via our Tintype Trailer for special events. Our commitment to excellence includes professional printing up to 17x22 inches, high-volume 4x6 printing, and photo restoration services for preserving cherished memories.Clients benefit from our deep understanding of genealogy and historical photography, enhancing our ability to create meaningful, enduring images. We maintain rigorous attention to detail in both traditional wet-plate processes and digital post-production, delivering 40+ retouched files for standard sessions. Our flexible booking options accommodate intimate single-subject shoots to large family gatherings, with transparent pricing structures and no hidden fees. As a locally rooted business, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where clients can experience the magic of photography that bridges past and present.
Services
Tintype Portraits
Ambrotype Portraits
Family Portraits
Graduation Photos
Newborn Sessions
Digital Hybrid Sessions
Scanning & Restoration
Professional Printing
Event Photography
Passport Photos
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of specialized experience in portrait and historical photography.
- Our 120-year-old camera creates authentic tintype and ambrotype portraits with heritage craftsmanship.
- We provide hybrid wet-plate and digital sessions for artistic and practical needs.
- Our Tintype Trailer offers event-based photography across Alberta locations.
- We deliver professional printing services up to 17x22 inches with fast turnaround.
Services
Tintype Portraits
Create enduring metal-based portraits using a 120-year-old camera with wet-plate collodion technique. This historic process produces unique, archival-quality images with rich tonal depth. Ideal for clients seeking artistic, one-of-a-kind keepsakes that capture the essence of traditional photography while maintaining modern quality standards.
Ambrotype Portraits
Produce handcrafted glass negatives transformed into positive images through wet-plate collodion process. Each ambrotype offers distinctive visual characteristics with luminous detail. Perfect for discerning clients wanting museum-grade photographic artifacts that combine technical precision with historical authenticity in a delicate glass format.
Digital Hybrid Sessions
Combine 15 professionally edited digital images with two traditional tintype/ambrotype portraits. This package bridges historical techniques with contemporary convenience. Designed for clients who appreciate vintage aesthetics but require digital versatility for sharing and printing while retaining tangible heritage-quality pieces.
Professional Printing
Offer high-resolution printing up to 17x22 inches and bulk 4x6 printing services. Utilize professional-grade equipment for accurate color reproduction and archival longevity. Catering to clients needing gallery-quality enlargements or large-volume standard prints with consistent professional results for personal and commercial use.
Photo Restoration
Digitally restore and preserve damaged photographs, negatives, and slides while maintaining original character. Employ advanced techniques to repair tears, fading, and water damage. Serve clients seeking to revive irreplaceable family heirlooms and historical images with meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy.
People
Tiffany Davis
Owner & Photographer
17-year portrait photography expert specializing in wet-plate collodion techniques. Combines genealogy passion with historic camera expertise to create timeless images. Operates from a scenic Alberta acreage studio with Tintype Trailer for event-based photography.
Questions
What traditional photography techniques do you offer?
We specialize in authentic tintype (metal) and ambrotype (glass) portraits using a 120-year-old camera with wet-plate collodion process.
Do you provide digital options alongside historic methods?
Yes, we offer hybrid sessions combining 15 digital photos with 2 traditional tintypes/ambrotypes for modern convenience and artistic heritage.
What printing services are available?
We provide professional printing up to 17x22 inches and high-volume 4x6 printing with Dropbox file submission and online gallery ordering.
Can you restore old photographs?
Yes, we offer scanning, restoration, and digital reproduction services for vintage prints, negatives, and slides.
Are travel sessions available?
We offer limited travel via our Tintype Trailer for events and markets across Alberta, with on-site sessions at specified locations.
What portrait packages do you offer?
We provide standard (40+ files), mini (15 files), micro (7 files) sessions, passport photos, and custom group pricing options.