Portraits Crafted in Silver and Light

Wet plate collodion portraiture offers something rare:
a single moment, etched permanently onto a metal plate. Created by hand, crafted with intention, and unlike anything else.

No fluff. No guesswork.

Process

Whether it’s a brand, a product, or a full website, here’s how we’ll get from idea to launch:

1. Discovery &
DeFine

We start with a deep dive into your goals, audience, and what sets you apart. This is where I ask a lot of questions — and probably send a few moodboards.

2. Structure &
Strategy

Before jumping into visuals, we map the foundation: site architecture, user flows, wireframes — all the stuff that makes the final product work.

3. Design &
Iterate

This is where the magic happens. I’ll explore visual directions, create interfaces, and refine based on your feedback — until everything feels just right.

4. Launch &
Support

We test, polish, and go live — and I’m here if you need post-launch tweaks, training, or a bit of design therapy.

1. Discovery & Define

We start with a deep dive into your goals, audience, and what sets you apart. This is where I ask a lot of questions — and probably send a few moodboards.

2. Structure & Strategy

Before jumping into visuals, we map the foundation: site architecture, user flows, wireframes — all the stuff that makes the final product work.

3. Design & Iterate

This is where the magic happens. I’ll explore visual directions, create interfaces, and refine based on your feedback — until everything feels just right.

4. Launch & Support

We test, polish, and go live — and I’m here if you need post-launch tweaks, training, or a bit of design therapy.

More than pixels and prototypes.

Services

Whether you’re launching something new, refining what already works, or completely starting over — I help you shape digital experiences that are smart, stunning, and built to convert.

Design isn’t just about how it looks. It’s how it works, how it feels, and how it moves people. That’s where I come in.

Let’s Collaborate

Modern interfaces that do more than look good — they work hard. I design custom, responsive websites that elevate your brand and guide your users exactly where they need to go.

Conversion-focused layouts

Responsive, mobile-first

Kadence development

Web styleguide

From first click to final scroll, I help you shape experiences that feel intuitive and intentional. I merge UX strategy with UI precision — so your product flows, delights, and gets results.

UX research & audits

User flows & wireframes

Interface design for web & mobile

High fidelity prototypes

Design systems & components

Your brand should feel like you. I craft visual identities that speak clearly and scale gracefully — whether you’re starting from scratch or rethinking your entire look.

Logo suites & brand marks

Color palettes & typography

Web-friendly brand kits

Need a reliable design brain on your team? I jump into projects, join sprints, and collaborate closely with developers, founders, and product leads to bring ideas to life.

Ongoing freelance support

Agency partnerships

Product design consulting

Pixels with purpose.

Events

From bold brands to elegant interfaces, these projects are designed to make you stop, scroll, and feel something.

Brand + Web Design
Revel

A bold rebrand and calm, conversion-focused site for a premium wellness startup.

Product Design
Tactile

Designing an onboarding experience for a no-code tool that feels as effortless as drag-and-drop should.

Web Design + UX
Vive

A luxury skincare brand gets a sleek digital refresh that feels just as smooth as their product line.

UX & UI Design
Loop

Intuitive interface design for a social audio app made to connect creators in real time.

  • A creative co-founder.

    “Working with Caleb felt like having a creative co-founder. He took the seed of our idea and turned it into something way beyond what we imagined.”
    Elena R.
    Co-founder at Loop

  • He just gets it.

    “He just gets it. Clean design, thoughtful UX, smooth handoffs. If you want someone who actually listens and delivers — work with Caleb.”
    Mark D.
    Product Lead at Northworks

  • Devs keep asking for him.

    “You know someone’s good when your devs keep asking if he’s available for other projects.”
    Julian T.
    Creative Director at Studio Arc

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Contact

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Address

28 Industrial Street, unit 222, Toronto, Ontario

Email

hello@wetplateportraits.ca

Phone

+1 416 824 4643

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