The Alchemistress Pop-Up

MOLLIE Aspen is honored to host acclaimed collodion photographer Lindsey Ross, “The Alchemistress,” for exclusive portrait sessions from Friday, July 18th to Sunday, July 20th, 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to experience a truly unique form of photography and own a timeless piece of art.

Photographer and artist Lindsey Ross creates one of a kind images on metal and glass using the 19th century photographic process, wet plate collodion. This process was employed from the 1850s-1880s to document many historic events including the Civil War and early exploration of the American West.

Wet plate collodion process requires the photographer to have a darkroom on-site. Using 4 different chemical solutions, Lindsey will create the emulsion on a piece of metal or glass, make the exposure and develop the image. This process takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. The portrait sitters will watch the image come to life within a matter of minutes. The resulting portrait is a one of a kind art object which will become an instant heirloom.

Tintypes and ambrotypes render profound and soul bearing portraits. Portrait sitters are encouraged to maintain a natural expression in the photo revealing essential qualities of the person’s character. Often subjects will recognize traits of their ancestors, seeing the smile or gestures reminiscent of relatives.

Learn More: https://mollieaspen.com/events/the-alchemistress-pop-up/

You may also like the following events from MOLLIE Aspen:

• This Saturday, 12th July, 09:00 am, Morning Rise Yoga in Aspen
• Next Tuesday, 15th July, 08:00 pm, Rooftop Movie Nights in Aspen
• Next month, 13th August, 06:00 pm, Sunset Sounds: Winyah in Aspen

Also check out other Arts events in Aspen.