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Book a session at the unique Silver Portrait Store in the old centre of Amsterdam to capture your likeness in a professional Tintype/Ambrotype studio. The experienced portrait photographers Barend van Herpe and Annemarie van der Heijden use a modern take on a traditional 19th century technique known as Wet Plate Tintype or Black Glass Ambrotype photography. In approximately 90 minutes you will have had a wonderful experience to remember. To create a timeless portrait, traditional skills in camera setup, lighting, timing and chemistry are vital. For each unique, one-off portrait we prepare an aluminium or black glass plate with a light sensitive layer. This wet plate is exposed in a large format camera obscura. After exposure, we invite you into the darkroom to witness first-hand the developing process in all its stages. You will receive the original plate-with-portrait. We also offer high quality framing, scans and fine art barita prints. Bookings also possible besides opening hours.

For many years, the Van Soest family has prided itself on its craftsmanship at Van Soest Chocolatier. Van Soest Chocolatier is proud of the chocolate products which are made in the traditional way in full view of the public. Only the very best ingredients are used in the creation of the Chocolates, ganaches, truffles and other chocolate products, all of which are made to the Van Soests own recipes

JEWELRY ROUTE AMSTERDAM This walking/biking route to 14 gold and silver smiths goes right through the historic centre of Amsterdam and is meant for everyone with a heart for jewellery, an eye for craftsmanship and an appreciation for originality. Craftsmanship is central to the participating gold and silver smiths. All creations are Dutch Design and Made in Holland.