These dramatic, sepia-toned photographs were made using the collodion processa photography style invented in 1851.

The close proximity allowed the cast to sit for a photo in costume during the making of the film.

Each 8 x 10 inch photo required an extensive amount of time and care.

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Jo March, played by Saoirse Ronan (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

The actors had to sit very still, Webb explained in theTwitter thread.

In the end, Webb’s arduous efforts paid off in spades.

His photographs ofLittle Womens stars shine in their authenticity and imperfect details.

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Jo March, played by Saoirse Ronan (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

Photographer Wilson Webb captured the cast ofLittle Womenin traditional portraits.

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Behind the scenes (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Behind the scenes (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Closer look at the wet plate (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Closer look at the wet plate (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

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Amy March, played by Florence Pugh (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

Little Women Photography Process

Closer look at the wet plate (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Closer look at the wet plate (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Exposing the wet plate to an open flame (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

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Laurie, played by Timothée Chalamet (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Meg March, played by Emma Watson (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

Little Women Photography Process

Behind the scenes (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

Little Women Photography Process

Wet plate process (Photo: Kimberly Scarsella)

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Meg March and John Brooke, played by Emma Watson and James Norton (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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John Brooke, played by James Norton (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Father March, played by Bob Odenkirk (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Friedrich Bhaer, played by Louis Garrel (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Beth March, played by Eliza Scanlen (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Beth March, played by Eliza Scanlen (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Mr. Laurence, played by Chris Cooper (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Hannah, played by Jayne Houdyshell (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)

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Marmee March, played by Laura Dern (Photo: Wilson Webb/Columbia Pictures)