A playful studio experiment comparing Kodak TMAX 100 and Ektapan 100 turns into a thoughtful exploration of perception, post processing, and how photographers interpret black and white film.
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The Rest of the Story
A quiet look at what happens after the photograph, from film developing to finished prints, and returning the work full circle.
The Day Before the Still Life
A quiet still life study of flowers on film, revisited through hand coloring and a second look at composition, process, and creative patience.
ND Filters: Six Stops at the Shore
Hand-colored seascape made from a B&W film negative using magnetic ND filters; wind, crashing waves, and quiet remembrance shaped this tribute image.
HASSELBLAD FILM & DIGITAL CAMERAS
Discover Hasselblad—renowned for modular design, durability, and exceptional image quality in both film and digital medium format photography.
The Post Shoot: Classic Pet Portraits on Film
Classic pet portraiture on film: Hasselblad 501CM, TMAX 100, and 510 Pyro developer, with Joey the Tiger showing his regal personality in the studio.
The Art of Black and White Developing by John Finch
A practical, trustworthy darkroom guide, John Finch’s The Art of Black and White Developing balances clear instruction with real-world film wisdom.
Shooting Panatomic-X from 1966: One Roll, One Storm, One Orchid
How I shot 1966-expired Kodak Panatomic-X in a stormy studio session, capturing printable frames, vintage charm, and a soft-focus orchid I adore.
Hand-Coloring 4×5 Film: Capturing Micanopy’s Timeless Charm
Hand-coloring 4×5 film brings Micanopy’s charm to life. From large-format photography to Photoshop colorization, discover the art behind the image.
Curtsy — Petals in Silver Light
A portrait of resilience: tulips photographed in a half-rebuilt studio after storm damage, revealing beauty, strength, and creativity through adversity.
Black & White Film Developing: Stand, Semi-Stand, Standard
This article is about how I process black-and-white films. I choose to hand process my 4×5, 120, and the occasional 135 films. Here, I will share the processing equipment I have used and what I have been using for the past decade.
Hand-Colored Black & White Photography
A creative blend of analog and digital—each 4×5 film image hand-colored in Photoshop, bridging photography, painting, and imagination.
