Black & White Film Developing: Stand, Semi-Stand, Standard
This article covers my 4×5, 120, and occasional 135 B&W film hand processing.
Digitizing Film Part 3: APS-C, Lightroom, Film Storage, Preferred Camera & Technique
Digitizing film with APS-C cameras, Lightroom, Film Storage, Preferred Camera & Technique
How To Use The Zone System In Photography
Even though the Zone System is over 80 years-old, it is still relevant today whether shooting modern films or digital capture. This article is for photographers wanting to learn more about the Zone System for their particular workflow. We will look at how the Zone System works with a classic film-to-darkroom workflow, and a hybrid film-to-digital workflow. If you are strictly a digital photographer, you will find a better understanding of what the Zone System can offer you as well.
Pinhole Photography: A Simple Guide to Achieving Perfect Exposure Without Gadgets
The pinhole camera is a camera without a lens, and it’s sometimes referred to as a “camera obscura.” It has been used for centuries to explore the principles of light and optics and is now commonly used in education and art. Some photographers enjoy making pinhole cameras using everyday objects like cigar boxes and paint cans, while others enjoy creating with CNC machining and wood crafting. In contrast, others prefer ready-made pinholes that can be used with their existing cameras or pinhole cameras manufactured by someone else.
Digitizing Film Part 2: Software, Contact Sheets, Bracketing, Stitching, Workflow
I perform a number of tasks while creating image files, including bracketing and blending exposures and slicing and stitching larger film sizes. Bracketing may not always be necessary, but with the convenience a digital camera brings to this type of task, it cannot hurt.