nostalgic and clear-eyed, romantic and dispassionate.--Diane
Cardwell "The New York Times, Lens"
In the wrong hands the length of the exposure and development
process the relationship with the subject can turn tense, but here
she maintains a graceful balance of trust that leads to gripping
images. For this project the wet-plate process truly shines,
conceptually as well as aesthetically.--Evan L.
"Onwardphoto.org"
Like surfing, Sternbach's work is unique and performative. Her
studio is the beach; her exposed tintype plates processed in a
chemical "fixer" bath in daylight for all to see. Like individual
wave rides, each of her images is enhanced by varying and
unpredictable conditions.-- "Yahoo News"
With its oversized dimensions, Surf Site Tin Type is probably
better suited for a place of pride on your coffee table versus a
day on the sand, but this book is a must for any and all beach
lovers. It's a beautiful ode to the surf life from photographer
Joni Sternbach, who spent the past decade capturing portraits of
contemporary surfers around the world. What makes this such a
stunner is Sternbach's use of tintypes -- a 19th-century wet-plate,
on-site form of photography -- whose resulting patina adds a
romance and artistry to her images; it's a refreshing and welcome
move in today's digital quick-snapshot terrain.--The Editors "Tory
Daily"
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