Master Photographer Parker J. Pfister Brings Rare 8×10 Historical Portrait Process to The Radical Hotel on Valentine’s Day
ASHEVILLE, NC — February 14, 2026 — World-renowned master photographer Parker J. Pfister will present a one-night portrait experience at The Radical Hotel on Valentine’s Day, working with a traditional 8×10 wooden camera and direct black-and-white silver gelatin paper—an historical photographic process now rarely practiced.
From 5–10pm, guests are invited to sit for heirloom portraits: couples, families, parents and children, or individuals creating a singular artwork for someone special. Each image is made slowly and intentionally, resulting in a tactile, luminous print with a presence distinct from contemporary photography.
The session fee is $250 (regularly $1,500) and includes a creative portrait sitting with Pfister and one hand-crafted 8×10 silver gelatin print, produced by the artist himself. Proofs will be available to view online February 15, with final prints delivered February 21.
This Valentine’s Day offering merges fine-art tradition with modern intimacy, inviting participants to mark the occasion with a lasting, museum-quality artifact.
Event Details:
📍 The Radical Hotel, Asheville, NC
🗓 February 14, 5–10pm
Book your session! https://www.thepfisterportrait.com/valentines26