Welcome to The Tintypery

The Tintypery is an Old Time photography studio located on Main Street in Historic Downtown St. Charles, Missouri. The Tintypery has been providing Old Time photos on Main Street for over 30 years. We provide authentic costumes and props from the 1860's through the 1930's. In minutes we'll transform you into a Cowboy, Saloon Girl, Southern Belle or Gentleman, Victorian Lady or Gentleman, Civil War General, Flapper, or one of our other exiciting styles from days past.

In about 15 minutes you'll be transported to an era past and back with a photo to prove it. Let us help make your next visit to St. Charles a fun and memorable experience!

Come in and get your photo with Santa!
Every weekend after Thanksgiving until Christmas, we will have Santa visiting our studio on Main Street. Use our period costumes or get a traditional Christmas photo. Choose from vibrant color, sepia tone, or something in-between. We now offer 4x8 Christmas cards with envelopes in addition to a wide range of other photo sizes.