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Scott Hilton started photographing in high school. He has a BA in Art with a concentration in Photography from the University of Nevada, Reno, and an MFA in Creative Photography from California State University, Fullerton. He currently teaches photography as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Scott began making tintypes in 2009. He reluctantly admits it was nearly three years later until he actually knew what he was doing.

Bryan Wing retired from competitive bearding in 2011, after receiving numerous "Honorable Mention" awards for his facial hair achievements. He earned an AA in Photography from Collin College in Plano, TX, and is currently pursuing a BA in Photography from Texas Woman's University.

Project Barbatype was born in a conversation when Scott mentioned his interest in tintype portrait techniques, and Bryan mentioned his idea of doing a photo project on Beard and Moustache Competitors. A partnership was formed, and continues to roll on.