The Soldier Portraits Project is a work in progress. The project consists of portrait photographs of soldiers of the United States Army, primarily of the 3rd Infantry Division. Until recently, the focus has been on the 3rd Infantry Division for its particularly active role in present day military events. The project is now open to any active duty member of the United States Army who can come to Savannah to be photographed.

Each soldier who participates is asked to complete a brief questionnaire and to make any comments he or she wishes on any topic.

The photographs are made using the 150 year old collodion wet plate process - the same process that was used to document much of the period (and many of the soldiers) of the Civil War. Each soldier receives a one-of-a-kind image on a glass or metal plate to take home and keep, or give to family or friends.

UPDATE: June 2010 - the active photography portion of this project is currently on hiatus - information will be updated in the fall of 2010.

Thank you.
Ellen Susan