FAQ and NECESSARY INFORMATION
where is it?
RED HOOK! 352 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, New York (linked)
what is tintype? what is Goodness + Truth Studio?
Tintype is an antique photographic method producing unique, handmade images. Inherent to this chemical process, each photograph is made from scratch to finish, on site. Everyone who handles a tintype of themselves or a loved-one understands the intrinsic value of these irreplicable and precious artifacts. Many report that the medium has a certain ancestral, ethereal quality.
Goodness + Truth Studio is the tintype portrait project of lens-based artist Eric Thornton. Now at home at 352 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the studio champions an antique photographic process to create modern portraits, while continuing to travel for on-location work and activate public spaces.
To us, the uncanny ability of tintype to bring people together, and the unique way in which it empowers the individual to interact with the making of their own image, is its true beauty.
how much is a portrait?
One tintype portrait — $150
Optional add-ons
High-resolution digital scan + retouch — $50
Custom maple frame — $250
Handmade raw oak portrait stand — $30
Domestic shipping if you can’t return for pickup — $6
Cash preferred; there’s an ATM right next door. Digital payment: $150 + sales tax
appointment vs. walk-in?
appointments not strictly necessary, but securing your spot helps! please book here
sessions are booked in roughly 20-minute windows
walk-ins are strongly encouraged! don’t be shy!
can i visit even if i don’t want a portrait?
We absolutely welcome and encourage visitation for any reason! The most beautiful aspect of the tintype process is its unique ability to bring people together. At Goodness + Truth Studio, we’re committed to creating community and encouraging conversation through art.
additional session info
tintypes are unique, one-of-a-kind artifacts; there are no “duplicates.” if you would like more than one, we will shoot more!
each session is generally “one shot” unless we deem reshoot necessary.
— sometimes we elect to shoot multiple takes. in this case, you keep your favorite.
— additional plates are available for purchase if you like.images are archival, which means long-lasting
each portrait is 5”x4”
how many people can fit into a portrait depends on variables. 3 adults max.
we will not be able to send you home with your portrait the same day!
— with this analog chemical process, each portrait needs to be carefully washed, dried and varnished before it’s finished.
— default: client pickup at our studio. Plan B: mail.
events, private commissions, and other collaborations:
email eric@goodnessandtruthstudio.com
text or call (+1)347-352-1323