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The Duck & Cover: Wet Plate Portrait Sessions

  • The Duck & Cover 174 Whitaker Street Te Aroha, Waikato, 3320 New Zealand (map)

Mother’s Day Wet Plate Portrait Sessions at The Duck & Cover
📍 Duck & Cover, Te Aroha
📅 Sunday 11 May 2025

Treat Mum to something truly special this Mother’s Day—a handcrafted portrait made using the wet plate collodion process from the 1850s.

Captured on glass or metal and developed on the spot, each plate is a one-of-a-kind keepsake she’ll treasure forever. Bring Mum, come as a pair, or gift her a solo session—it’s a unique experience and a lasting memory.

✨ Sessions are limited and bookings are essential.
👥 Please note: Sessions are limited to 1 or 2 people per plate.
🎶 Enjoy live music, food, and drinks from Duck & Cover throughout the day.

Plate types: 4x5” tintypes or ambrotypes
Session time: approx. 30 minutes
Includes: your original plate + digital scan

For bookings visit: https://events.humanitix.com/dandc