Vanity Tintype

Vanity Tintype Think of tintype as the elegant goth ancestor to the polaroid. Book an appointment today.

I use this photographic process invented in 1851 to make one-of-a-kind modern photographic heirlooms in my Fishtown studio.

06/03/2026

We’re so excited to be sharing the preview of our collaborative series with ! Margaret came by our studio to not only be photographed, but to share her unique experience as a maker and conservationist, giving us insight into the ins and outs of historic garments through this incredible dress she made and modeled.
We filmed and recorded quite a bit, so stay tuned for some fun and educational content that bridges historic fashion AND historic photography 💜📸💃

05/31/2026
03/04/2026

We’re making tintypes at THIS WEEKEND! We still have some open spots available to book through their website 🐛

Have you gotten your ticket for the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival yet?! We’ll be making tintypes for the 3rd year in...
01/18/2026

Have you gotten your ticket for the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Festival yet?!
We’ll be making tintypes for the 3rd year in a row at and are getting ready as we speak! We’re offering 4 different sizes for tintypes at this event and are taking appointments in advance! Lock down your appointment and click the link in our bio✨

Our next tintype event is only 1.5 weeks away on November 9th! You can choose between two different sizes for your appoi...
10/27/2025

Our next tintype event is only 1.5 weeks away on November 9th! You can choose between two different sizes for your appointment - 4x5in or 8x10in. As always, we are pre-booking appointments for this event, and appointment times are limited. Click the first link in our bio to claim your spot🌙

This is your sign to make your next date night one to remember with a tintype photoshoot 💜 Come to our Fishtown studio, ...
10/26/2025

This is your sign to make your next date night one to remember with a tintype photoshoot 💜 Come to our Fishtown studio, experience a 19th century portrait session, go explore some local breweries and eateries within walking distance, and then swing back after your meal to pick up your tintypes. Click the link in our bio to explore all of our appointment options and book your next date with us!

Halloween is officially 5 days away👻🎃 You may have missed our Halloween pop-up event, but it's not too late to book a sp...
10/26/2025

Halloween is officially 5 days away👻🎃 You may have missed our Halloween pop-up event, but it's not too late to book a spooky studio session this week in your costumes. Click the link in our bio to browse all of our offerings and find a tintype session or pop-up event that works for you!⁠


We're ready to make some paranormal tintypes of you at ParaPsyCon in Mansfield, OH on May16-18th! We'll be shooting in t...
05/09/2025

We're ready to make some paranormal tintypes of you at ParaPsyCon in Mansfield, OH on May16-18th! We'll be shooting in the Ohio State Reformatory, making all size tintypes so there's something for everyone! Click the link in our bio to pre-book your spot! ⁠

*Price of tintype does not include admission to the event - tickets must also be purchased. ⁠


Give your Valentine the gift of wearing you close to their heart💕⁠⁠Every piece of our custom, fine tintype jewelry has b...
02/10/2025

Give your Valentine the gift of wearing you close to their heart💕⁠

Every piece of our custom, fine tintype jewelry has been dreamt from the Victorian romance of carrying the image of a loved one close to you for eternity. Each pendant and union case have been meticulously designed and crafted by ourselves and the artisans on Jeweler's Row, here in Philadelphia. If you have been searching for a one of a kind heirloom to gift someone this year, we are offering 20% off ANY of our custom tintype pendants or pocket locket. ⁠

HOW IT WORKS: You select the style of jewelry you would like, the materials (sterling silver, 14k or 10k gold, gemstones), and provide us with a digital image to create a tintype from. After that, we will take it from there! As every piece is custom, all orders require a 3 week turn around time to be shipped. ⁠

USE CODE: AATUFZT at checkout to receive 20% off your order thru the end of February!

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!⁠⁠We will be making tintype portraits at the gorgeous Warwick Furnace Farm in Glenmoore, PA...
11/27/2024

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!⁠

We will be making tintype portraits at the gorgeous Warwick Furnace Farm in Glenmoore, PA on Friday and Saturday. We're offering every size option we typically provide in our studio, at pop-up event pricing as a holiday gift to all of you🎄⁠

Photographic Size Options & Pricing:⁠
Jewel | suggested for 1 person | $100⁠
4×5 with photo mat | suggested for 1-2 people | $100 (2nd - $60)⁠
5×7 | suggested for 1-3 people | $150 (2nd - $100)⁠
8×10 | suggested for 2-8 people | $200 (2nd - $150)⁠

Purchasing a tintype appointment with us will also give you 10% off Warwick Furnace Farm's shop! Get all of your holiday shopping done this weekend with a one of a kind photographic heirloom and some handcrafted lavender products.

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Philadelphia, PA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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