In this age of digital photography, effects are limitless. On the average smartphone, a punch of a finger recreates black and white, polaroid or sepia-tone images, adding effects that maximize color, exposure, graininess and more. But some photographers are sticking to tradition, artists like Harry Taylor, who make the early photographic process more than just a snapshot. It’s an art form.

In June, Taylor will be teaming up with the Beaufort County Arts Council for two separate events: BCAC’s annual juried photography show, for which Taylor will serve as juror, and “Tintype Portraits by Harry Taylor,” an opportunity for individuals, couples, families and more to sit down for a photo session with Taylor.

On June 13, at the corner of West Main and Gladden streets, Taylor will be creating portraits from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The portraits are offered at two different sizes, five by seven inches or eight by 10 inches, but all portraits involve sitting very still, according to Joey Toler, BCAC’s executive director.

“Well, it’s the old tintype process, so you will have to sit there very still from one to 10 seconds, depending on how bright it is outside,” Toler said.

The result is a portrait that mixes past and present, with a depth not captured in modern digital photography.

“He will develop the plate on the spot, so you will see what it looks like,” Toler said.

“Within a week, you will receive the original, you’ll receive a print and you will also receive a digital file.”

The method of photography the Wilmington-based Taylor uses is actually called the wet plate collidion. His work is widespread: “Haven,” “Garden and Gun,” “Our State,” “Coastal Living,” Slate.com, “The Atlantic,” “The Paris Review,” “Oxford American” and on the TV show “Sleepy Hollow.”

Toler said it’s an honor to have Taylor act as juror for the BCAC photography show.

“I’ve been after him for a juror for several years. And not only to judge the show but to do the wet plate photo sessions, but this is the first time our schedules lined up,” Toler said.

Entries to the photography show are being accepted at the BCAC/Turnage Theatre until Saturday. A complete prospectus can be found at www.beaufortcountyartscouncil.com.

Those interested in sitting for a tintype portrait session with Taylor can sign up for a time slot by calling 252-946-2504.