The wet plate collodion process is a photographic technique invented in the 19th Century, using graph plates covered in a chemical solution to produce images. The solution used is syrupy and viscous, resulting in a distinctive swirly distortion at the edges of the image. The silver nitrate in the developing solution creates a beautiful tonal range and a delicate crystalline grain.

This model was trained on real examples of wet plate collodion photographs to recreate the shades and textures of this vintage artform.