Tintype Photography in Atlanta: Pop-Ups at Big Cat Tattoo

Looking for tintype photography in Atlanta? Big Cat Tattoo hosts tintype portrait pop-ups with Analog 1863 throughout the year. These events bring a historic photographic process to the shop in Buckhead, where visitors can sit for a portrait made on a metal plate.

The next tintype pop-up is Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Big Cat Tattoo. Appointments are available from 12:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Eastern in 20-minute time slots. A 4×5 tintype session costs $80, with an optional digital scan available for an additional $10.

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What is tintype photography?

Tintype photography is a portrait process that became popular in the 19th century. A tintype is made on a thin metal plate using a photographic method associated with wet-plate collodion. Rather than producing a standard digital image, the process creates a physical portrait directly on the plate.

The finished image has a distinctive, historic look. Watching the process is part of the experience: the photographer prepares the plate, makes the exposure, and develops the image using the wet-plate method. Each portrait is made through a hands-on photographic process, giving the session a different feel from a quick phone photo or a conventional studio portrait.

Tintype pop-ups in Atlanta with Analog 1863

Analog 1863 brings its tintype setup to Big Cat Tattoo for pop-up portrait sessions throughout the year. Each event temporarily turns part of the Buckhead tattoo shop into a portrait studio. The date and appointment availability vary, so check the booking page for the current schedule.

The November 14 pop-up was rescheduled to this date. The booking page lists a 20-minute 4×5 tintype session for $80. You can add a digital scan for $10. Check the booking page for available times and the latest session details before making plans.

To see examples of Analog 1863’s portraits, visit Analog 1863 on Instagram.

What to expect during a tintype portrait session

A tintype session uses a slower, more deliberate process than taking a digital photograph. Your appointment is scheduled for 20 minutes, and the portrait is made on a 4×5 plate. The session price is $80. If you’d also like a digital scan, you can add one for $10 when booking.

Appointment times are offered every 20 minutes, from noon through 7:40 p.m. Eastern on November 14. Availability may change as people book, so use the booking page to see which times are still open and reserve your spot.

Where is the tintype pop-up?

The November 14 pop-up takes place at Big Cat Tattoo, located at 646 Lindbergh Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, in Buckhead. For directions or questions about visiting the shop, contact Big Cat Tattoo.

Tintype portrait appointments are booked through Analog 1863. Use the booking link above for the photo session. Big Cat Tattoo’s appointment form is for tattoo bookings.

Book a tintype photo session in Atlanta

Interested in trying tintype photography in Atlanta? Reserve a 4×5 portrait session at the November 14 pop-up through Analog 1863’s booking page. The session costs $80, and a digital scan is available as a $10 add-on. Check the calendar for current availability, then choose an appointment time that works for you.

Big Cat Tattoo hosts tintype pop-ups throughout the year. This page will be updated with upcoming dates as they are announced.