Time Travel

Darron Davies

October 2-4, 10am-4pm, Laanecoorie Hall 19 Main Rd

See Laanecoorie in a new light – or, rather, in an old light. Artist Darron Davies brings vintage cameras and a portable darkroom at the historic Laanecoorie Hall, inviting visitors to have their photo taken and printed using the old-fashioned “tintype” technique that creates an image just like those your great-grandparents had on their walls.

There will be heritage photographs from the region, including when the weir and bridge were constructed. as well as capturing group photos of Laanecoorie people, building a contemporary archive of this fascinating historical Loddon region.

Darron will demonstrate and explain the heritage photographic processes, have works for sale in the hall, and will create an ambience with vintage windup record players. And for a special memory, you can have your own portrait photograph taken, looking like you’ve stepped out of the distant past.

The Laanecoorie Hall archives will also be on display, local cardmaker Heather McCarthy will be demonstrating her work.

On Sunday, Mark Dober will be demonstrating plein-air oil painting at the front of the hall 10 am to 4 pm. Anyone visiting Darron's event, can come along to meet Mark, for a chat about painting, or you can join Mark painting plein-air at that spot. .

Book your Time Travel Portrait Session with Darron Davies Your professional “tintype” heritage portrait will be photographed using a tintype camera and processed onsite. An authentic old-style 5”x7” portrait that becomes an instant family heirloom. The process takes about half an hour. Sessions can be booked in advance with either a deposit or full payment (phone reception in Laanecoorie is unreliable so please bring cash for the deposit option). You can also contact Darron to arrange a session or with queries about your tintype portrait session: 0405 170 493