Two Yellow Boxes
A story about two boxes of Forte brand Hungarian photo paper. And why you should spend most time behind the camera than processing images.
Photography philosophy
Let’s break the rule of thirds and other photography rules
Do you like to break rules? I do. Especially the ones that don't make a lot of sense like the "rule of thirds". This rule and others are some aesthetic rules in photography that are commonly encountered and taught. And the myths continue to live on and perpetuate...
Composition in photography: approaching the subject
Composition in photography: definition In photography composition is the way in which something (a photograph) is put together or arranged. It is the combination of parts or elements that make up something. It is what we put in the frame and where we put it. In...
The intersection of creative art forms: music and photography
Many art forms appear to intersect at times. For me personally, the intersection of music and photography is particularly interesting. As an active musician and photographer, I am always surrounded by my tools: cameras and musical instruments. Naturally, I have...
The camera, the negative, the print – thoughts on film photography in 2020 (part 2)
Sharing my thoughts why I love film / analog photography. And why the what of photography is more important than the how. (Part 2 of 2).
The camera, the negative, the print – thoughts on film photography in 2020 (part 1)
Film photography in 2020 My journey back into film started in 2019. I thought it would be fun to discuss why I like film photography as my main medium. This is part 1 of a two part series. To read part two, click here. Nikon 35mm film camera with 35mm color film...
Why I Choose Film for Street Photography
I’ve been questioned numerous times about my predilection for film photography. The interrogator’s rationale goes something like, “But digital is so convenient and you can do so many things with digital that you can’t do with film.” I don’t disagree. But none of...
Guest Post on 35mmc Photography Blog: Architectural photography with a 50mm lens (and some thoughts on minimalism)
I wrote another guest blog for Hamish Gill's 35mmc Blog Site, you can find it here. Some thoughts on Minimalism I have long been fascinated and influenced minimalism as an art form, minimalist design and minimalist architecture. When I was younger, I studied the...
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