Events and Pop-ups 

 

Rudy, the owner and artist behind River City Tintype, brings a vintage touch to events by offering live portrait sessions with his antique cameras, lenses, and mobile darkroom. Each guest receives a one-of-a-kind experience, where they can watch the process unfold right before their eyes.

 

Let's connect and discuss how a tintype portrait pop-up could add a special, memorable touch to your upcoming events! 

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Here is a selection of venues that have hosted Pop-Up tintype sessions: 
 

In Louisville: 

21C Museum Hotel

Myriad Hotel ​

Revelry Gallery 

Shopbar

Logan Street Market

Speed Art Museum

Copper and Kings

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In Kentucky:

Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort, KY 

Liberty Hall, Frankfort, KY 

21c Museum Hotel, Lexington, KY

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Across the US: ​

Hearst Center, Cedar Falls, IA

The Root Note, LaCrosse, WI

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Tintype Portraits can be a great addition to events such as: 

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-Weddings 

- Bridal showers or bachelor(ette) - treat your celebrants to their own portraits!

-Team building and retreats

-Family Gatherings 

-Birthday Celebrations

-Anniversaries 

-Holiday Parties 

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To book a pop-up, we will need to know:  

• If there will be access to water and electricity

• Promotional information for social media posts

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Please keep in mind: 

• Two hours must be available for set up. 

• Breakdown will take roughly 1 hour. 

• Walk-ins can be available between scheduled appointments time depending. 

• Making a tintype takes about 20 minutes, so participants will book one 20-minute time slot for each portrait.

• Arrangements must be made before the event about returning the plates to the customers. It can take anywhere between 1-4 days to wax and complete them. 

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