Case Study: Hasain Rasheed Photography makes tintype portraits more accessible with PayPal QR codes

How Hasain Rasheed and PayPal blend antique photography with modern accessibility

Hasain Rasheed is a West Oakland–based photographer who uses the antique tintype process to create one-of-a-kind portraits that tell the neighborhood’s story. While his portable darkroom lets him bring this historic craft into public spaces, the tactile, on‑the‑spot nature of his work posed a business challenge: he needed a modern, reliable way to accept payments on the go so he wouldn’t have to turn away clients who don’t carry cash.

PayPal QR codes gave Hasain a simple, touch‑free payment option that customers can scan to pay instantly and securely, letting him focus on making portraits rather than handling transactions. The result: smoother sales at pop‑ups and events, the ability to expand into landscape sales, and greater reach across Oakland and the Bay Area while keeping his tintype practice mobile and accessible.

Hasain Rasheed Photography

Hasain Rasheed

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