Photographic artist Stephen Schaub creates one-of-a-kind portrait experiences using vintage analog cameras—including Polaroid, 110 film, and 4×5 large format—paired with a handmade printing process that transforms each image into a tactile work of art. Schaub’s portraits are not simply photographs; they are expressive artifacts imbued with texture, emotion, and individuality.
Each portrait is printed on hand-coated brown paper, giving the final piece a distinctive, painterly quality. The brush-applied emulsion and visible edges frame the image in raw, expressive strokes that enhance the photographic subject with a sense of depth, warmth, and presence. The portraits balance clarity with dreamlike softness—capturing both likeness and essence.
A portrait session with Stephen Schaub is both a collaboration and a slow, thoughtful ritual. It’s ideal for individuals or families seeking something personal, expressive, and enduring—photographs that feel not just taken, but made.
Indian Hill Imageworks 