Porto in 1 Day for Couples - Hands-on wet plate collodion portrait session
In Collaboration with Alchemy Studio Porto. Updated on February 26, 2026.
A hands-on wet plate collodion portrait session at Alchemy Studio Porto led by photographer Nuno Marcelino. Witness the full 19th-century metal-plate photographic process and leave with a single, handcrafted metal portrait.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Alchemy Studio Porto, inspired by the tour 19th Century metal portrait an unique experience Porto-Portugal . Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Hands-on wet plate collodion portrait session
- Guided by photographer Nuno Marcelino
- Leave with one unique metal portrait
Itinerary
Day 1
In-studio wet plate collodion portrait session at Alchemy Studio Porto. The session is a focused, step-by-step experience where participants observe and assist with the historical photographic process and receive one finished metal portrait.
Authentic 19th Century Photo Experience in Porto
Meet at Alchemy Studio Porto for a 90-minute wet plate collodion portrait session. The photographer demonstrates each stage — preparing the plate with collodion, sensitising, exposing, and developing the plate in the darkroom — and guides you through posing and the sitting. Each participant leaves with a single, handmade metal portrait.
Tips from local experts:
- Arrive 10 minutes early to check in and complete any brief intake or consent; the process is time-sensitive and starts promptly.
- Wear solid, matte clothing (mid-tones or dark colors) and avoid small repeating patterns; simple, fitted layers help the photographer compose a classic portrait.
- Sessions involve chemistry and a darkroom environment; if you have mobility concerns or require seating, notify the studio in advance so they can accommodate you.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 3 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Couples |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Experience |
