Photography teaches us to look again, to turn things over and find quiet, time-worn beauty where others saw nothing. The underside holds grace.
The Underside of Grace
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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.
Geometry of Film Fragments: The Art of Letting Go
Explore the unexpected beauty of abstraction in photography with “Geometry of Film Fragments,” captured using a Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Zeiss Touit lens.
Simplicity in Macro Photography: Capturing a Moving Subject
Learn how handheld shooting, high ISO, and creative adaptability led to an image full of life and detail—no tripod or complex gear required.
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.
Adapting to Change: Shooting 120 Film in Hasselblad A24 Magazines
This article reviews two rolls of 120 film shot in succession in Hasselblad A12 and A24 film magazines with a 501CM camera and CF 135 lens and Vario-Tube.
Pinhole Photography: 4×5 Field Camera Pin-tography
In this article, I share my approach to crafting images with a 4×5 field camera with interchangeable pinholes attached to a dedicated lens board.
FUJIFILM CAMERAS & FILM
Learn about the Fujifilm APS-C system, including the X-Pro, X100, and X-E2 cameras, Neopan Acros black-and-white film, and Instax film options. Explore the features, lenses, and accessories that make Fujifilm a favorite choice for photographers.
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.
Digitizing Film Part 2: Software, Contact Sheets, Bracketing, Stitching, Workflow
I perform a number of tasks while creating image files that include bracketing + blending exposures, and slicing + 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.
Digitizing Film Part 1: Copy Stands, Film Holders, Medium Format
Curious how I digitize film? In this post, I share the tools I use—without sales hype—plus links for specs. My digitizing process will follow in a future post.