A reflection on creating Stargazer, a still life made with one light, a mirror, and intention—rooted in the early lessons of light, craft, and simplicity.
Stargazer: A Reflection on Light, Stillness, and Craft
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What Darwin Saw: My First Steps into Digital Photography
My Nikon D200 debut in the Galápagos taught me invaluable lessons: prepare before traveling with new gear. Mistakes can lead to exceptional images like What Darwin Saw.
The Art of Pre-Visualization in Landscape Photography
In this article, I share the previsualization technique that guides me to where I need to set up the camera.
Shading and Enhancing: The Matte Box Advantage
I discovered that a matte box, typically used with DSLR and video cameras, can also be an excellent accessory for other camera types, like panoramic and large-format cameras.
FILM + PROCESS
Explore film photography gear, formats, and tools—plus personal insights on testing films, processing equipment, and favorite formats from hands-on experience.
Digitizing Film Part 3: APS-C, Lightroom, Film Storage, more
I have been digitizing my film at the kitchen table with my very capable Kaiser RS 2 XA Copy Stand, Fujifilm X-Pro3, and Skier Sunray Copy Box. I have learned a few things from doing this and felt it was time for an update.
PENTAX CAMERAS
Pentax has shaped photography for decades—from iconic film cameras and spotmeters to powerful DSLRs and medium-format digital innovation.