Mark Elson Pictures

Mark Elson Pictures Mark Elson is a Boston-based fine art photographer specializing in digital, film-based, and wet plate collodion photography.

Author and photographer of Battlefields of Honor: American Civil War Reenactors, Mark creates stunning photos on wet plate collodion (or tin types), capturing the authenticity of Civil War era photography with original period lenses and custom-built equipment. This demanding and beautiful process, with its rich tones, striking detail and timeless allure, is suitable for fine art, portraiture, edit

orial, advertising, and commercial photography projects. His work has been featured in both online and print publications such as The Huffington Post, View Camera, Black & White: For Collectors of Fine Photography and Hallowed Ground. His editorial photography has graced the pages of Quilting Arts, Cloth Paper Scissors, Modern Patchwork and Studios. He's also been featured on National Public Radio. His fine art photography has been exhibited at the Clio Art Fair in NYC, The Loading Dock Gallery and Gallery Z in Lowell, Massachusetts. To book Mark's services or discuss licensing, publication, or any other inquiries, please email [email protected].

A beautiful spring day at as the 250 Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches. Let’s never forget wh...
04/10/2026

A beautiful spring day at as the 250 Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaches. Let’s never forget what tyranny was as we define our unique democracy in the 21st century.

04/06/2026

My original tintype, Artifact: Bird’s Nest, will be in Fivesparks BIRDS! exhibit in just twelve days. As the winter ends spring renews the soul. I look ford to seeing you at there.

I’m am very pleased to announce that my original wet plate collodion tintype, Artifact: Bird’s Nest, has been selected f...
04/01/2026

I’m am very pleased to announce that my original wet plate collodion tintype, Artifact: Bird’s Nest, has been selected for the upcoming exhibition, BIRDS! art gallery in Harvard, Massachusetts. The exhibition, April 18 - May 30, 2026. Artist Reception, April 18, 2026, from 4pm-6pm. Fivesparks is a wonderful place. They consistently mount excellent art exhibits. I look forward to seeing you at the reception.

Happy President’s Day!I made this original wet plate collodion tintype of an Abraham Lincoln reenactor for my book Battl...
02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day!

I made this original wet plate collodion tintype of an Abraham Lincoln reenactor for my book Battlefields of Honor: American Civil War Reenactors (Merrell Publishers) at the Drum Barracks Civil War Museum in Los Angeles. I have been a certified Civil War enthusiast/nut since I was in elementary school in the last century. HUZZA, HUZZA, HUZZA!

I recently made this original 1/2 plate (4.24”x5.5”) tintype of two vintage ragged dolls. I’m fascinated with decay and ...
01/13/2026

I recently made this original 1/2 plate (4.24”x5.5”) tintype of two vintage ragged dolls. I’m fascinated with decay and how time takes its toll on life and things connecting the past with the present as you look for your place in our changing world. The plate is available for purchase as are Giclee Prints of the original tintype. DM me if you’re interested.

From a recent portrait session I made this tintype of a young family. I enjoy tintype portrait sessions as I connect wit...
12/21/2025

From a recent portrait session I made this tintype of a young family. I enjoy tintype portrait sessions as I connect with others bridging this historical photography process with the modern world. It is wonderful to be able to travel in time.

12/20/2025

From my tintype portrait session today.

I made this test tintype today in preparation for a portrait session I am doing tomorrow.
12/20/2025

I made this test tintype today in preparation for a portrait session I am doing tomorrow.

12/19/2025

I was preparing for a tintype portrait session for tomorrow and I ran a test today.

12/06/2025

Magpie Book & Paper Art at the Artisan Fair today till 4:00pm.

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