Wet Plate Collodion Photo Expedition with Borut
Take a trip to the past with an experience in historical photography on the quaint streets of Nova Meste. Learn Borut’s analog photography process with vintage cameras while trekking through the surrounding river valley and virgin forests, then retreat to the darkroom to bring your work to life.
- Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $1065
- Additional guest(s) (max 4)
- USD $350
Meet the Artist
Borut is a fine art photographer specializing in analogue photography that includes film, large format photography and darkroom techniques as well as historical processes like wet plate collodion process, ambrotypes, tintypes, salt printing, albumen printing, carbon printing and others. He also devotes his time taking care of contemporary art books at a library in his small hometown of Dolenjske Toplice, Slovenia.
VAWAA Includes:
- Wet Plate Collodion Negative process.
- Salt and Albumen Printing process.
- 2 out of 4 days on location in a beautiful river valley or in the virgin forests of Kočevski rog.
- Rafting if weather permits.
- Working with vintage cameras, Petzval lenses from 1860's and producing photographs that can easily outstand modern inkjet prints.
- Materials and transportation to Kočevski rog.
- Your handmade prints.
Explore Ljubljana
Borut's studio is in Straža, Novo Mesto, a small picturesque town an hour's drive from Ljubljana. It is a charming town rich in history and culture. Known for its scenic beauty along the banks of the Krka River, Novo Mesto boasts a well-preserved medieval old town, vibrant local traditions, and a thriving arts scene. Novo Mesto is the center of Dolenjska and has an archaeological heritage of world importance. The town is surrounded by gentle wine-growing hills, where the typical Cviček wine is produced, and the mysterious Gorjanci Hills. Novo mesto offers a mix of experiences of history and idyllic moments amongst vineyards. Explore its streets, learn about the River Krka, take on the role of a local wine-maker, and enjoy some luxury on a unique river island.
Additional Details
The best time to visit Novo Mesto, Slovenia, is during the late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October). During these months, the weather is mild and pleasant, making it ideal for exploring and enjoying outdoor activities.
In this VAWAA, you have the option to spend all 4 days in Novo Mesto/Straža, going on photoshoots, making plates and prints of your photos in Borut's studio. Alternatively, you can spend 2 out of the 4 days in a river valley or the forests of Kočevski rog for photoshoots and plate making, then return to Novo Mesto to make prints. Borut has a cabin in the woods and you can book a room in Borut’s friend’s cabin nearby. Your third option is to spend all 4 days in the river valley or forest, focusing on photoshoots and plate making, though you won't be able to make prints. Let us know what you prefer in your booking request.
Borut speaks English and French.
In this VAWAA, you have the option to spend all 4 days in Novo Mesto/Straža, going on photoshoots, making plates and prints of your photos in Borut's studio. Alternatively, you can spend 2 out of the 4 days in a river valley or the forests of Kočevski rog for photoshoots and plate making, then return to Novo Mesto to make prints. Borut has a cabin in the woods and you can book a room in Borut’s friend’s cabin nearby. Your third option is to spend all 4 days in the river valley or forest, focusing on photoshoots and plate making, though you won't be able to make prints. Let us know what you prefer in your booking request.
Borut speaks English and French.
Guest Reviews
Astrid G., Australia
It was a brilliant week, so much so that I'm still here! I had actually pushed my trip back to Australia until the end of the month, so I am taking full advantage of this beautiful landscape and the opportunity to learn this gorgeous photography process. It was a whim that was most definitely worth it! This has been a great trip and all my friends are jealous!
