A first look at using the Hasselblad FlexBody as a compact digital studio view camera, exploring its tilt, rise, bellows extension, and creative potential through a simple cupcake still life shoot.
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The Painted Landscape: Orange You Glad I Came Back?
A return to Black Horse Pike reveals a neon-orange building, frozen in time and memory, bringing back laughter, mischief, and teenage snapshots of youth.
A Jersey Girl Remembers: Twilight on Batsto Lake
A quiet image, a farewell, and a tribute to friendship. At Batsto Lake, memory and meaning surfaced through stillness, story, and warm summer light.
The Stream That Remains
A poetic reflection on a fading stream, mirroring life’s quiet seasons and the unseen imprint left behind, even as the world moves forward.
The House They Left Behind: A Story of Florida’s Fading Past
A quiet farmhouse in rural Florida stands as a fading reminder of lives once rooted to the land. A story of small towns, memory, and time’s slow passing.
Sea Grass & Beach: The Art of Balancing Light
Balancing sky and sand at sunset using classic film techniques and digital bracketing—why dragging the shutter still has a place in today’s toolkit.
Autumn Sunset at St. George Island
St. George Island, FL, behind-the-scenes photography. Shot with a Hasselblad 907x 50c, this image captures the beauty of the island’s unique terrain at sunset.
Beauty After The Storm: St. Marks NWR After Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene passed through Tallahassee, Florida, photographer Darlene Almeda returned to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge to capture its beauty.
Old Church School
Discover the eerie charm of an abandoned Old Church School in Madison County, Florida, captured through my lens while exploring the remnants of a rural past.
Oyster Boats of Apalachicola
Apalachicola, a quaint town on the Florida Panhandle, has long been renowned for rich oyster beds, where generations of families have made their livelihoods.
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.
The Custard Castle: Nostalgic Memories and Neon Lights
Experience the warm glow of the Custard Castle at sunset, a nostalgic beacon of sweet memories and timeless charm.
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 and Digital with Iconic Hasselblad Cameras
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.
NIKON CAMERAS
From my first Nikon F3HP in 1985 to mirrorless APS-C today, my Nikon journey spans film, DSLRs, and large format lenses—each with a purpose and story.
ALPA CAMERAS
My review of the ALPA medium format system—built for precision, portability, and versatility with digital backs for studio and landscape photography.
