Shane Balkowitsch
@balkowitsch.bsky.social
A self-taught photographer taking on the historic wet plate collodion process.
I am very excited to share that the Heard Museum is going to permanently curate the plate "A Voice Like Mine" with Deb Haaland taken on 1-1-2026, Plate #5583. This is the sixth ambrotype they have taken into their archive.
Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
January 10, 2026 at 3:26 AM
I am very excited to share that the Heard Museum is going to permanently curate the plate "A Voice Like Mine" with Deb Haaland taken on 1-1-2026, Plate #5583. This is the sixth ambrotype they have taken into their archive.
Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:33 AM
"A Voice Like Mine", with my dear friend Deb Haaland, former Congresswoman and Secretary of the Interior, photographed once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype
January 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
"A Voice Like Mine", with my dear friend Deb Haaland, former Congresswoman and Secretary of the Interior, photographed once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype
I am very excited that the Heritage Foundation at Dickinson State University is going to permanently curate my work “Educating Two Worlds” with Gregory Sherwood (Swift Eagle), Standing Rock Sioux. The plate will hang in the library. This is the 108th institution that is protecting my work.
December 31, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I am very excited that the Heritage Foundation at Dickinson State University is going to permanently curate my work “Educating Two Worlds” with Gregory Sherwood (Swift Eagle), Standing Rock Sioux. The plate will hang in the library. This is the 108th institution that is protecting my work.
I am honored to be a frequent contributor to Petapixel.
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"If photographs are a time machine to the past, A.I. imagery is a time machine to nowhere."
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"If photographs are a time machine to the past, A.I. imagery is a time machine to nowhere."
Time Machines Exist — They Are Called Photographs
Photographer Shane Balkowitsch discusses how photos are time machines that bring those in the present into the past.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I am honored to be a frequent contributor to Petapixel.
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"If photographs are a time machine to the past, A.I. imagery is a time machine to nowhere."
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"If photographs are a time machine to the past, A.I. imagery is a time machine to nowhere."
I am very excited to speak at Dickinson State University on February 9th, please join us!
I will be discussing my Native American work as well as the importance of photography for recording history as we know it.
I will be discussing my Native American work as well as the importance of photography for recording history as we know it.
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I am very excited to speak at Dickinson State University on February 9th, please join us!
I will be discussing my Native American work as well as the importance of photography for recording history as we know it.
I will be discussing my Native American work as well as the importance of photography for recording history as we know it.
Ella Hafner captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
December 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ella Hafner captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
"Educating Two Worlds" with Gregory Raymond Sherwood "Swift Eagle", Standing Rock Sioux, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Greg has been a teacher, educator and instructor since 1972.
December 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
"Educating Two Worlds" with Gregory Raymond Sherwood "Swift Eagle", Standing Rock Sioux, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Greg has been a teacher, educator and instructor since 1972.
Limited edition signed prints of "Artemis Incarnate", only 50 available for worldwide shipping. A wonderful gift idea for the holiday.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Limited edition signed prints of "Artemis Incarnate", only 50 available for worldwide shipping. A wonderful gift idea for the holiday.
www.nostalgicglasswetplatestudio.com/product/-art...
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2025 YEAR IN REVIEW at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
I poured 318 wet plates this calendar year. I have made 5576 plates since October 4th, 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has created with me. This is my life’s work.
I poured 318 wet plates this calendar year. I have made 5576 plates since October 4th, 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has created with me. This is my life’s work.
December 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio
I poured 318 wet plates this calendar year. I have made 5576 plates since October 4th, 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has created with me. This is my life’s work.
I poured 318 wet plates this calendar year. I have made 5576 plates since October 4th, 2012. A big thank you to everyone who has created with me. This is my life’s work.
"Artemis Incarnate" with Ella Hafner captured for in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"Artemis Incarnate" with Ella Hafner captured for in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity.
"The Prima Donna" with opera singer Inna Husieve, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. She is from Ukraine and her soprano voice is that of an angel.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"The Prima Donna" with opera singer Inna Husieve, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. She is from Ukraine and her soprano voice is that of an angel.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
"The Invisible Lady" with Chelsy Ciavarella captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. A collaboration with my crearive group The Photo Misfits.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
November 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"The Invisible Lady" with Chelsy Ciavarella captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. A collaboration with my crearive group The Photo Misfits.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light.
"Split" with Aleah Hoiland, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. This effect was done in camera utilizing a bespoke half dark slide in my plate holder.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"Split" with Aleah Hoiland, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. This effect was done in camera utilizing a bespoke half dark slide in my plate holder.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, 8 second exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light
"Vis-a-vis" with Aleah Hoiland, a double exposure captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, two 7 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5538
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, two 7 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5538
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 AM
"Vis-a-vis" with Aleah Hoiland, a double exposure captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, two 7 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5538
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f4.5, two 7 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5538
I am honored to share the new cover for North Dakota Horizons Magazine and a story about my series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Get a copy if you can!
Amelia Jade Herman "Sacred Eagle Woman" MHA Nation / Spirit Lake Nation / Standing Rock Sioux
Amelia Jade Herman "Sacred Eagle Woman" MHA Nation / Spirit Lake Nation / Standing Rock Sioux
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I am honored to share the new cover for North Dakota Horizons Magazine and a story about my series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Get a copy if you can!
Amelia Jade Herman "Sacred Eagle Woman" MHA Nation / Spirit Lake Nation / Standing Rock Sioux
Amelia Jade Herman "Sacred Eagle Woman" MHA Nation / Spirit Lake Nation / Standing Rock Sioux
"Solemn" with Aleah Hoiland, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f8, 4 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5536
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f8, 4 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5536
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"Solemn" with Aleah Hoiland, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f8, 4 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5536
Carl Zeiss Tessar 300mm lens, f8, 4 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light at Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate Studio, Bismarck, North Dakota, Plate 5536
"Ascension" a double exposure with my friend and muse Brea Helm. Assisted by Victoria Lyubchenko and Kelli Swenson.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights with continuous bulbs.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights with continuous bulbs.
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Ascension" a double exposure with my friend and muse Brea Helm. Assisted by Victoria Lyubchenko and Kelli Swenson.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights with continuous bulbs.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 second exposures, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights with continuous bulbs.
"Evoking Irving" (Plate 3 of 3) of a triptych with Brea Helm captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Assisted by Victoria Lyubchenko, Chad Nodland and Tom Wirtz.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype.
November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"Evoking Irving" (Plate 3 of 3) of a triptych with Brea Helm captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Assisted by Victoria Lyubchenko, Chad Nodland and Tom Wirtz.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass Ambrotype.
On the set of “Evoking Irving” by Chad Nodland, the official digital photographer to my studio.
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
On the set of “Evoking Irving” by Chad Nodland, the official digital photographer to my studio.
"Nacre's Elegance" with my friend Mackenzie Dawn Reynolds, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
"Nacre's Elegance" with my friend Mackenzie Dawn Reynolds, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass.
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights
Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, two 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10" black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights