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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 Shoot: Candid Cat & Joey’s Portrait Session
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.
The Pre-Shoot: Shaping the Vision, Setting the Stage
Planning a cat portrait shoot: from subject and design ideas to tools and studio setup, this pre-shoot guide blends humor, prep, and creativity.
New Studio Camera and Lenses
Why I upgraded to the Sony a7R IVA for studio work, how it fits my workflow, and how a guitar and grief inspired my first creative session with it.
Stargazer: A Reflection on Light, Stillness, and Craft
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.
Bellows Extension Compensation Made Simple: Methods, Tools & Tips
If you use a 4×5 or any bellows camera, knowing when and how to apply bellows extension compensation is key. This guide covers simple, effective methods.
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.
FOTOMAN 6×17 CAMERAS
Explore Fotoman 617 cameras and gear—from specs to DIY accessories—and discover the beauty of panoramic film photography with this iconic camera system.
Panorama In Pieces
On a trip to Marietta, Georgia, I used my Fujifilm X100T to create a panorama, testing Lightroom’s stitching method I’d just assigned to my students.