Blkk Hand

A tintype studio ran by artist Carla Alexandra Rodriguez based in the Twin Cities, MN. Available for custom portraits, editorial, and events.

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Love this “portrait” made for @studioodahara of her hands and a ceramic shell she made. . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #ceramics #ceramica #mnartist #mnphotographer #minneapolis #saintpaul #twincities #minnstagram #minnstagramers https://www.instagram.com/p/BtzgQGPFQNn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x671787md8ex

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The catchlight on her hat is everything 🖤 . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #mnartist #mnphotographer #minnstagram #minnstagramers #minneapolis #saintpaul #twincities #shoplocal #shoplocalmn #gothgirl #cultusunknown #csg https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuFGWLl_83/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h3x8xnmevo4j

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Still taking appointments for tomorrow! Bring your bestie like @alyssa_lentz did!⁣ ⁣ Link to book for my special Mini-Session day is in my bio! ⁣ . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #mnartist #mnphotographer #minnstagram #minnstagrammers https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoywEaFkKn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gq9rnhvwftc1

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Come get romantic in the studio with me this weekend, February 9th!⁣ ⁣ Offering 30 minute “Mini-Sessions”, which includes one tintype in your preferred size (4”x5”, 5”x7”, or 8”x10”), starting at $80. ⁣ ⁣ Max two faces per portrait (though if you’re in a poly triad+ message me, I’ll don’t want to alienate you!), no pets or children. Of course if you’d like a family portrait with you pet or child, please book a full studio session!⁣ ⁣ Booking for the 9th can be found via the link in my profile, see you soon!⁣ . . . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #gaystagram #queer #gaylove #valentinesday #shoplocal #shoplocalmn #mnartist #mnphotographer #minnstagram #minnstagramers (at Dow Artists Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtedyzjlBg8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qu0k3vvqzn6z

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Another spicey gift idea for your fav, sexy tintypes! ⁣ ⁣ Though I offer boudoir sessions all year round, these are especially unique gifts for Valentine’s Day.⁣ ⁣ I’ll be taking appointments now thru the 12th (though the closer to #vday we get the less likely they will be physically ready for presenting to your special someone)⁣ ⁣ Head to my website, click “Book a Session” and then the Boudoir Session option.⁣ ⁣ This is open to all gender presentation, not just women/femmes! But please communicate with me if you are male/masculine if you are interested in doing something like this so all parties are comfortable. . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #valentinesday #boudoir #dudeoir #fineartnude #mnartist #mnphotographer #minnstagram #minnstagramers #shoplocal https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWkaGPle67/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kzyqyqkdf0i

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Exploring ideas with @midnightwaterfairy and @browniethunder in the studio. . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #shibari #shibariart #ropebondage #meninrope #malebondage #contortion #mnartist #mnphotographer #fineartphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/Bst9EJGlPUk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18qah96qbbva8

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Thank you for your support online and in person this year! I’m excited to make more rad #tintype portraits next year, maybe make some giant plates, and definitely involve more ropes in the coming year 😈. . . . . . . #topnine #topnine2018 #blkkhand #handmade #makeportraits #shibari #shibariart #mnart #mnartist #mnphotographer #fineartphotography #conceptualphotography #conceptualart https://www.instagram.com/p/BsD8ctVlpNC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fjqjjkbiolng

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That’s a wrap for this year! Last pop-up in the bag, have a couple tintype sessions booked for this Wednesday (I have time for ONE more session at 3pm if you want to DM me to snag it, tintypes won’t be ready for Christmas though!), but otherwise it been a really productive year for #blkkhand! Over 300+ portraits made this year, not counting tintypes I’ve made for personal art projects. That’s so crazy to me! Thank you to each an every one of you who has had their portrait made, supported me, or had a kind word for me. I’m still trying to grow this and myself all the time, so thank you for being along this ride with me and supporting my art making. This pic is me at the opening of #postpatriarcalfeminism show that opened on Saturday at @coexhibitions , soo cool to be included in this show and to show these pieces all together! Feeling grateful and blessed 🙏🏽 . . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #fineartphotography #conceptualphotography #conceptualart #artistsoninstagram #mnphotographer #mnartist (at CO exhibitions) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgofP5F05H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11l26q60djadr

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Hey! Northern Grade is tomorrow! 11-7pm Saturday and then 11-5pm on Sunday. THIS IS MY LAST POP-UP OF THE YEAR! So come get these tintypes! 5”x7” portraits for $80+tax. First come first served. If I’m not super busy I might be able to squeeze in an 8”x10” portrait ($120+tax), but it depends on if I’m swamped or not. I’ll also have physical gift certificates available to buy if you’d like to gift a session. See you there! . . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #northerngrade #modistbrewing #shoplocal #shopunique #supportsmallbusiness #mnartist #mnphotographer #melaninpoppin (at Modist Brewing Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrZCZr4FB9r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1co1mlakxg65r

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Love this Mama-bear we tintyped today at the @nocoastcraft fair! Here until 5pm 💕 . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #shopsmall #shopunique #mnartist #mnphotographer #minnstagram #minnstagramers #nocoastcraftorama (at Midtown Global Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIuCUpF1qd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xqy322608h4b

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I love the ratio of the 5x7 plates, but apparently Instagram doesn’t! So this is a little cropped 😤 I’ll be making 5x7 tintypes, $80+ tax, this weekend at @nocoastcraft at the @midtownglobalmarket this Friday 3-8pm, and then again Saturday 9-5pm. Come get your face blasted with a crazy strobe light! . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #nocoastcraftorama #minnstagram #minnstagramers #shopsmall #shopunique #mnartist #mnphotographer (at Midtown Global Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrEGxoClK8y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kyyqst848gg0

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So grateful for this weekend in #Chicago! Had an amazing time slinging plates at @renegadecraft, and then again at @stjanehotel (in this incredible space, omg this hotel is STUNNING) Thank you to everyone who came to get their portrait taken, had a kind word, or was just excited about my work. I feel really supported right now and exceptionally grateful!! Also HUGE MASSIVE thank you to my #1 @avallant for being the most magnificent assistant a girl could ask for. Thank you for believing in me, fighting for me, and for keeping me accountable. I love you!!!💕 LETS DO IT AGAIN AT @nocoastcraft THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!!! 😱 . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #renegadecraftchicago #renegadecraftfair #stjanehotel #blkkhand #boothbae #bossbabe #shopsmall #nocoastcraftorama (at St. Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBHLHyFwzP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2mfcw7b57ivb

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Last day of @renegadecraft!! Slinging 5x7 portraits until 5pm, come early!!! Our day got book early yesterday, we had to keep shooting past 5 to accommodate, which we can’t do today. So get your pretty faces together and come on down!! Don’t fret if you can make it today, we still have appointments available for our pop-up at @stjanehotel tomorrow, link to book is in my bio! We miiiiiiight have some time for walk-ins but can’t promise, so keep an eye on the feed for updates! . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #chicago #shopunique #renegadecraftfair #renegadecraftchicago (at Bridgeport Art Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5Ea1JlB4E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4i55kzrl2bih

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5x7 plates are a go!! I’m pumped to be able to offer this size now, and will be shooting these at @renegadecraft in #chicago next weekend. SO EXCITED!! #renegadecraftchicago will be Dec 1st & 2nd, 11-5pm each day. 5x7 portraits for $80+tax, first come first served! . . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplatecollodion #wetplate #handmade #blkkhand #shoplocal #shoplocalmn #mnartist #mnphotographer #shopunique #stilllife #skulls (at Bridgeport Art Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnxbTbFQQl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=irc5nxq1c9rw

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Happy #smallbussiness Saturday! Use code SHOPSMALL to receive 10% off all tintype sessions (including my pop-up at @stjanehotel in #chicago on Dec 3rd). Code expires the 27th! . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #smallbusinesssaturday #largeformat #analogphotography #mnartist #mnphotographer #renegadecraftfair https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqk7xd7FovE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nbtx5j6ge43n

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So excited to finally announce my ✨by appointment only✨ pop-up at @stjanehotel, Dec 3rd! This session based pop-up is for you if: ✔️You want a family portrait with more than two faces ✔️Tintypes of or with very young children ✔️Tintypes of or with your pet ✔️More than one tintype ✔️An 8”x10” tintype (will only be making 5”x7” portraits at Renegade) Each session is 45 minutes long and includes two tintypes! Option to add more of time permits. I will of course still be at #renegadecraftchicago Dec 1 & 2 making 5”x7” portraits, first come first served. If you’re only looking to get one tintype, max two people in the portrait (since we will be limited on space), this event will be ideal for you! Link is in my bio for my #stjanehotel Pop-up🖤 . . . . . . . . #tintype #wetplate #wetplatecollodion #handmade #blkkhand #shopunique #familyportrait #chicago #chigram #chicagoland (at St. Jane) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqatOCOFkVl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p08kxeiv2kwj

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Today! Come see me at the @paikkamn Holiday Bazaar with a bunch of other amazing vendors! 11-5pm, 4”x5” portraits for $60+tax See you soon! (at Paikka) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqCvKq9Fmm4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12era9yt3k0s5