RYDER CUP PORTRAIT PROJECT

A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF SAMUEL RYDER

Photo: St. Andrews Links Trust

PART OF FOREVER

The Ryder Cup is the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.
With a rich history, this tournament has been the stage for some of the most exciting moments in golf history.

This project aims to celebrate the enduring legacy of it's founder Samuel Ryder.

We are creating unique and perpetual high-value photographs of all Ryder Cup players using the same photographic process that was in use during the time of Samuel Ryder.

We are creating something exiting and new that has never been done before.
This project aims to capture a monumental milestone in golf history and preserve it for generations to come.

Example: Johnny Depp by Stefan Sappert.
Portrait made with the historic 1858 photographic process -
unique and one of a kind, an exclusive autographed collectible.

THE PROCESS

+ Wet Plate Photographic Process from 19th century
+ portraits are high-value, unique glass plate photographs. One of a kind
+ manufactured by hand with pure silver and a large wooden 8x10" camera
+ each original artwork is autographed personally by the RYDER CUP PLAYER
+ engagement and emotional ecperience of each participant and the audience

Like golf, the historic photographis process takes years to master -
it requires patience, skill and precision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Time Frame: 10 minutes for every golfer, preferrably on warm-up and practice round days
Location: a quiet, lockable space/room indoor to set up our studio

Example of the past: Young Tom Morris
glass plate silver photograph from 19th century

THE FOUNDATION OF THIS PROJECT IS BUILT ON THE LEGACY OF SAM RYDER

THE FOUNDATION OF THIS PROJECT IS BUILT ON THE HISTORIC SPIRIT OF THE GAME

THE FOUNDATION OF THIS PROJECT IS BUILT ON THE LEGACY OF SAM RYDER

THE FOUNDATION OF THIS PROJECT IS BUILT ON THE HISTORIC SPIRIT OF THE GAME

MOODS & INSIGHTS

Sir Rod Stewart, Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, James Blunt, Sting or David Duchovny.
They all come to Stefan Sappert for this extraordinary photographic experience and their unique portrait.

A shoot with Stefan Sappert is an incredible encounter for those involved: after a portrait is photographed like in the 19th century, the magic happens:
The subject and spectators are able to watch the photograph appear before their eyes as the plate is developed.

Portrait of Sir Rod Stewart developing in tray
-> 30k views on instagram

Kerry Lee at the David Duchovny shoot is excited about her portrait

Stefan Sappert and the 8×10 wooden wetplate camera with original brass lens from 19th century

Billy Gibbons ZZ Top sitting for his portrait

photographic plate of David Duchovny in the drying rack surrounded by photographic chemicals

delighted James Blunt with his original Ambrotype glass plate photograph and the signed backside

appreciation from Johnny Depp after his portrait experience

Album Cover Shoot for Italian Star Zucchero

developing an 8×10 glass plate portrait photograph in the darkroom

handmade process (exapmle of a small photograph)

Signature of Sting on the backside of his glass photo portrait

exhibition view

Instagram Video of Sir Rod Stewart’s Portrait developing with almost 30k views

1850 photographic setup with
portable darkroom and
wooden large format camera

OPPORTUNITIES & VALUES

Some ideas on the endless amount of opportunities of this project

+ social media content creation
+ making-of videos, photos and stories
+ a unique body of work of incomparable value with original pieces of highly sought after collectibles
+ priceless advertising and marketing values: storytelling, web, print, publications, etc...
+ revenue by monetizing the highly sought-after original artworks (e.g. auction or charity)
+ exhibition of the invaluable Originals
+ Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
+ Book
+ NFT's
+ media collaborations, tv documentary

THOSE ARTWORKS TELL A STORY.
THEIR TIMELESS NATURE PROVIDES A CAPTIVATING CONNECTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP & GOLF

THOSE IMAGES TELL A STORY -
THEIR INIMITABLE TIMELESS NATURE PROVIDES A CAPTIVATING CONNECTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP & GOLF

THOSE ARTWORKS TELL A STORY.
THEIR TIMELESS NATURE PROVIDES A CAPTIVATING CONNECTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP & GOLF

THOSE IMAGES TELL A STORY -
THEIR INIMITABLE TIMELESS NATURE PROVIDES A CAPTIVATING CONNECTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE RYDER CUP & GOLF

STEFAN SAPPERT

+ award-winning portrait & celebrity photographer from Austria
+ a master of his craft, the 19th century wet plate photo process
+ recognized among the 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide by Lürzer's Archive
+ Hasselblad certified creative
+ works with presigious brands, shoots campaigns, ads and editorials
+ photographs appear in major publications and exhibitions worldwide

Stefan is a passion driven, out-of-the-box thinker, a teamplayer and a fun guy to work with. Clients appreciate his creative inputs, his reliability and his discreet approach to celebrity shoots.

Getting the best shot doesn’t stop behind the camera -
Stefan is also a passionate golfer - that's how this idea came to life

Contact
studio@stefansappert.com
+43.664.5172007

This creative concept and idea are copyright protected by Stefan Sappert under intellectual property laws.