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Matthew Stella

Matthew Stella is a Phoenix-based photographer and owner of Silver and Cedar, a studio specializing in tintype portraiture and analog photography. With over a decade of experience, his work is a perfect balance of historic photographic processes and modern portraiture. Matthew’s work spans 35mm, medium format, and large format photography, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and the preservation of traditional techniques.

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How to Shoot a Tintype: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something timeless and soulful about the tintype process. Born in the mid-1800s, tintypes were the first “instant...
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TinType Portraits, Matthew Stella Keeps Traditional Techniques Alive

Today, when everything is faster, smaller, and easier to erase, creating a tangible photograph is almost like an...