Buxton Belle Époque

02/07/2026

25/06/2026

TimeLight Photographic took some lovely shots during the days before and during the Buxton Belle Époque Weekend. Follow the link to view the images.

Taking pictures, making images. I'm fascinated by how photography combines art and science, preserves our special memories, and can show us new ways to see our world.

23/06/2026

Coming up in November at the Buxton Crescent. Tickets available for the Buxton Dickensian Ball.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the charm and elegance of the 19th century at this year’s Dickensian Ball.

17/06/2026

13/06/2026

12/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Buxton Belle Époque Ball and helped make it such a wonderful evening. We would also like to thank everyone who was involved in supporting, volunteering, performing or contributing in any way.

We are already looking ahead to next year and will share more information once plans are confirmed, so please keep an eye out for updates.

In the meantime, we are pleased to share some of the fantastic photographs taken during the evening by Matt Armett. We hope they bring back happy memories of a truly special night.

If you share any of these images on social media, please remember to tag Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust and Matt Armett.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Coming up in buxton with the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust in August.

03/06/2026

On Saturday evening we will be welcoming Mr French who specialises in wet plate photography.

To book a slot please following the link https://calendly.com/adamfrenchphoto/wet-plate-collodion-portrait-sessions

I’m Adam French, I am a professional photographer specialising in the traditional silver based historical techniques of the 1850s, namely wet plate collodion. This technique requires the plate to be poured, sensitised in pure silver nitrate, exposed and developed and fixed all while wet. I am specifically offering tintypes to be made this coming Saturday, wet plate collodion onto a metal substrate.

Experience how photos were made 160+ years ago and have a piece of photographic history to keep forever. Tintypes and ambrotypes can be found today in perfect condition despite being over a century and a half old, once shellacked they are archival indefinitely making them perfect heirloom plates.

Please have a look at my Instagram and website for examples of my work.

I'll be offering tintypes in half plate 4¾in × 6½in - £60 Inc. scanning and postage. I would advise booking to make sure you have time as each plate takes around 20 minutes to make. The exposure times I am expecting will be around 2-5 seconds and one pop of flash, depending on whether it is full body or a closer crop portrait. I can take individual portraits up to couples or 3 at a stretch maximum due to lighting restrictions.

Once the plate is made on the day, I will be bringing them back to my darkroom in Leeds and varnishing them with shellac, digitising them and then posting the plates out within a fortnight.

- Please see my FAQ's regarding wet plate collodion for more information and an example of how it reacts with colours - Wet Plate Collodion FAQ.

- This is a 170 year old, fully chemical process using period correct historical equipment and chemistry, as much as I try to minimise chemical weirdness it can't always be eliminated!

- Payment is on the day and we are cashless.

If you need any help or any other questions don't hesitate to get in touch using [email protected]

Image taken during the Dickensian ball by Matt Armett