Quirky, authentic photo studio uses tintype method with 1860s camera to create a memorable experience in Gettysburg. Unlike many tourist traps, this studio is for real. Rob is truly a master in his field. A group of 8 business associates were impressed by the history and realism in our experience. I would say it was the highlight of our trip to Gettysburg. Do it!
Rob and his staff were, AMAZING! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional in all aspects of the process. Stepping into the studio is like stepping back in time! Professionally done photographs line all of the walls and the clothing available is plentiful in size, quantity, and variety! My fiance's eyes are very blue and turned out almost white in the tintype, save for her pupils! Rob said we should come back for a Vampire/Steampunk type picture and we certainly plan to later in the year! Highly recommended! Makes an excellent Valentine's Day gift or anniversary gift!
Thank you mr gibson!!!!!!! My kids still see the picture you took of our family and say that that was the best vacation ever. Ricky and terri Bednar.
Rob Gibson is perhaps the best wet-plate photographer around. His knowledge of the photographers, photography style, and the art in general is unsurpassed. Combined with great customer service, an authentic studio with an authentic wardrobe, a trip to Gibson's Photographic Studio tops off any trip to Gettysburg. This is not your tourist photo, where a normal picture is tinted to look old - this is a real glass plate/tintype photo taken with original cameras using the same techniques. No modern shortcuts. A great souvenir that far surpasses any coffee mug or t-shirt.
This was just a riot. My girls thought this was the best thing we did in Gettysburg. I was shocked when our image started appearing...it was just so amazing. The whole process from start to finish was just great! We've done the dress-up saloon pictures in Jackson Hole and this was nothing like that--this was real. Highly recommend doing this.
Pictures done by an expert who happens to provide a service at a very affordable price. Whether you are rich and famous or not, Mr. Gibson will turn the clock back and have you looking very 1860ish in a matter of seconds.
Great experience! My husband, daughter, son and I, along with my parents visited this gallery on a whim while in Gettysburg for my daughter's 16th birthday. I have always wanted to have our pictures taken in period dress. THIS was WONDERFUL!! The clothes fit (I am a size 14/16) and we looked GREAT! Rob was VERY informative and let us watch the whole process of the photograph, from the preparation of the tin plate to the development of the tin. The camera he uses is period for the civil war. I honestly would do this again and again. Highly recommend going in, if not to have a picture taken, look at the pictures that Rob has taken in the past. See if you can find any famous people!
As a professional photographer of children and families, this was MY vacation highlight. Not only do I have an amazing image of my sons, but we were all privy to the entire process. Mr. Gibson explained everything he was doing from plate preparation and posing to exposure and the magic of development. Keeping the attention of three boys ages 5,7 and 8 is tough to do, but they were so riveted by the process that they have already asked to go back. Thank you for the beautiful photo, memory and history lesson!
If you want to experience what was like to take pictures back in the days using the authentic 1800's camara and wearing the clothes they wore - this is the place to go! They really take care of you by dressing you up and telling you fantastic stories about the civil war and it's different characters. They also show you how they develop these pictures right after you take them which is an amazing process. I was so impressed by the place, their hospitality, the whole experience. Definitely going back soon! The pictures came out beautiful !!
The man is a expert and has all the period clothing for your civil war photo . He did photos of the stars from Gettysburg the movie he has pictures on the wall my wife's favorite Sam Elliot.