You can wear whatever youd like and feel free to bring an alternative outfit or two in case it suits your vision better. Some technical rules-of-thumb: Natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk, etc) usually appear the same shade in a tintype. A medium green can translate to a medium grey.

How should I dress for a tintype photo?

What should I wear?Textures that work well for tintype: plaid, tweed, argyle, polka dot, gingham, animal prints, etc. WHAT TO AVOID: Clothing with any sort of lettering (as they will appear backwards in the final photograph).More items

What is a tintype photo worth?

Collectors typically will pay between $35 to $350 for a good quality antique tintype in good condition. Tintypes are more common photographs of the Victorian era and thus, they are not as valuable as ambrotypes or daguerreotypes which are more rare.

Are antique pictures worth anything?

Because age alone does not determine worth, historical photos are not considered valuable in their own right, but may have archival value--for study purposes, Lamb said. Historical prints could illustrate anything . . . like clothing design or housing design from a certain period.

What does it mean Not on your tintype?

Filters. (idiomatic) An answer indicating outright rejection or denial; no way; absolutely not.