Megan Karson keeps the 19th-century art of tintype photography alive

Karson Photography by Alec Nicholas.

Before Megan Karson takes a single photograph, she’s already done hours of work. She’s mixed her own chemistry, prepared a light-sensitive emulsion and cut the metal that will become the finished image. And when the shot is finally made, there’s no reviewing a screen, deleting and trying again. If you blinked, you blinked. Karson is… Continue reading Megan Karson keeps the 19th-century art of tintype photography alive

Local woodworker creates unique charcuterie boards

Photography by Caleb Condit & Rebecca Norden.

With summer soirees and dinner parties abound, the ever-faithful, multi-use cutting boards—or, as those in the know now call it, “charcuterie boards”—are even more of a necessity. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or something to show off your mad entertaining skills, a locally handmade, personalized board might just be the way to go.… Continue reading Local woodworker creates unique charcuterie boards