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Why has no manufacturer built a true 6×6 square digital sensor? This essay explores camera design, manufacturing, economics, and why the rectangle became photography’s inherited standard.
A personal reflection on photography, creativity, loss, unfinished projects, and finding inspiration while waiting for the next breeze.
Discover Hasselblad—renowned for modular design, durability, and exceptional image quality in both film and digital medium format photography.
Classic pet portraiture on film: Hasselblad 501CM, TMAX 100, and 510 Pyro developer, with Joey the Tiger showing his regal personality in the studio.
Step inside the studio as Joey the tiger cat takes the spotlight. From gear prep to candid antics, here’s how a Hasselblad session turned playful and fun.
Planning a cat portrait shoot: from subject and design ideas to tools and studio setup, this pre-shoot guide blends humor, prep, and creativity.
Inspiration isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about finding magic in the ordinary. Embrace small spaces, favorite subjects, and light to reignite creativity.
Explore the unique visual stories behind two images of a bouquet in a purple vase, captured with different cameras and processing techniques. #photography
Shutter speed unlocks creative potential in photography—learn five techniques like motion blur, panning, and light painting to transform your images with artistic flair.
Discover alternative protective covers for your Hasselblad 907x 50c II, including options or tech camera ‘V’ back digital plates.
Insights into my process of digitizing film using cameras, reflecting on my journey from film to digital and the importance of technique over equipment.
Michael Kenna’s Hokkaido is a visual and emotional journey through Japan’s northernmost island’s serene and mystical landscapes.
In this article, I share the previsualization technique that guides me to where I need to set up the camera.
Experience the warm glow of the Custard Castle at sunset, a nostalgic beacon of sweet memories and timeless charm.
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.
In the summer of ’85, a chance encounter at KEH Camera Brokers led to the acquisition of a Hasselblad camera that transformed my photography career.
This article explores the rationale behind utilizing high-megapixel cameras or merging multiple images of a scene to produce a high-megapixel composite.
Discover how to balance between film and digital photography using two unique Hasselblad cameras from the V system. Explore the intricate dance between classic and contemporary methods in capturing artistic expression.
Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) is used to describe how well a lens captures and reproduces details. This article explores the factors contributing to a high MTF.
Discover the Sinar Norma, a legendary modular view camera born in 1947. Simple, precise, and elegant—still my top choice for studio work in the digital age.
My review of the ALPA medium format system—built for precision, portability, and versatility with digital backs for studio and landscape photography.
Learn how to determine perfect exposure for pinhole photography using a light meter reading and a simple conversion factor—no gadgets required.