About
Eric Mertens started TheDagLab shortly after graduating from CCAC with a degree in Photography. TheDagLab is a daguerreotype portrait studio where he creates authentic one-of-a-kind daguerreotype portraits following the original 19th century techniques of this first form of photography.
Eric also works with other alternative photo processes including ambrotypes and tintypes, but his true passion is the daguerreotype. He is drawn to the daguerreotype because of its matchless quality, its ability to display an honest and personal side of both artist and subject, and the ongoing challenge inherent in the process.
Eric Mertens
Oakland CA
info@thedaglab.com
Proud member of The Daguerreian Society.
