I debated whether to write this because AI can be a controversial subject. I use AI every day at work. As a business analyst, I research information and provide management with findings supported by data so decisions can be based on evidence rather than gut instinct or feelings. My employer provides Microsoft Copilot, and I’ve […]
Read More Film + AITHE KEEPER | one frame · on film | Hostess Bakery Thriftshop Camera: Nikon FA (1983 – 1988)Film: Classic EZ 400Processed: FPP HC-110 (1+31) 7:00 Min @ 20°CScanned: Epson V700 Photo
Read More THE KEEPER | one frame · on film | Hostess Bakery ThriftshopThe 6X Mini from Ron Zorman Photography is a precisely engineered, 3D-printed system designed for large-format cameras with a Graflok back. It has three main components: an adapter that attaches to the camera, a ground-glass viewfinder for composing and focusing, and a roll-film back that holds 120 film. Here’s what it’s like to shoot with […]
Read More The 6X Mini – Panoramic Photos on 120 FilmTHE KEEPER | one frame · on film | 1937 Ford & Reflection Camera: Minolta X-700 (1981)Film: Arista EDU Ultra 100Process: Cinestill DF96 Monobath (3 Min @ 26° C)Scanner: Epson V700 Photo
Read More THE KEEPER | one frame · on film | 1937 Ford & ReflectionCamera: Canon EOS 10S (1990)Film: Ferrania P33 ISO 160Process: Kodak HC-110 (1+31) 8 Min @ 20°CScanned: Epson V700 Photo
Read More Venice on Film FerraniaCamera: Canon EOS 10S (1990)Film: Ferrania P33 ISO 160Process: Kodak HC-110 (1+31) 8 Min @ 20°CScanned: Epson V700 Photo
Read More Rome on Film Ferrania3D printing has become a popular hobby, but it’s also a powerful tool for solving everyday problems. Film photography has benefited from it in a big way. Makers are designing replacement parts for cameras that haven’t been manufactured in decades, and some are even creating entirely new cameras. Last December, I purchased a 3D-printed panoramic […]
Read More 3D-Printed 4×5 Field Camera Ground Glass ProtectorIn 2013, when I started actively shooting film, I didn’t have enough of it to justify storing it in a fridge or freezer. But as time went on (and I wanted to try new film stocks), I kept buying more. It started innocently enough: I hid a plastic container in the family refrigerator behind the […]
Read More FilmFridge AppThe photos I’ve shared over the past month were taken back in 2022 when my wife and I traveled Route 66 for two weeks driving from Chicago to Santa Monica. Going through digital and film photos brought back so many great memories — especially all the roadside attractions and motels where we met interesting people. […]
Read More Route 66 – End of the TrailThis roll takes us from Arizona into California, highlighting the burros of Oatman, Arizona, the iconic Roy’s Motel & Café, and concluding at the Santa Monica Pier. Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: Fomapan Profi Line ISO 100
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 9This roll continues the Route 66 adventure through Arizona. It includes Seligman, Williams, and Two Guns.
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 8Lately, I’ve been thinking about the difference between a fad and a trend. A fad is short-lived and quickly fades away. It’s driven by quick enthusiasm and really doesn’t contain any lasting value. On the other hand, a trend steadily develops over time and reflects shifts in culture and thinking. While a fad is temporary, […]
Read More The Rising Trend of Film PhotographyThis roll takes us through New Mexico into Arizona. It includes Two Guns and Winslow, Arizona. Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: Fomapan Profi Line ISO 100
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 7This roll takes us through Texas and Oklahoma. It features the Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café, abandoned trucks, antique windmills, and various abandoned homes and buildings. As you can tell, the number of abandoned structures and vehicles I encountered noticeably increased when we reached Texas and Oklahoma. The roll concludes at the Oklahoma […]
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 6This roll takes us from Texas to Oklahoma and into Arizona. It includes Cadillac Ranch, the Midpoint Cafe, The Blue Swallow Motel, various abandoned homes and buildings, and finishes in the ghost town of Two Guns, Arizona. Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: Fomapan Profi Line ISO 100
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 5This roll takes us from Missouri through a small portion of Kansas and into Oklahoma. It includes the newly restored Boots Court Motel and Gary’s Gay Parita Sinclair Station in Missouri, various abandoned homes and buildings, and finishes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: Arista EDU Ultra ISO 100
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 4This roll of film continues through the state of Missouri along Historic Route 66. It includes the newly restored Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, and various abandoned homes and buildings. Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: FPP Love ISO 200
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 3Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: FPP Frankenstein ISO 200
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 2Camera: Olympus OM-1N MD (1979)Film: FPP Hand Rolled BW ISO 400
Read More Route 66 – 35mm Film – Roll 1This post has been a full year in the making—literally! Back in 2019, fellow photographer Natalie Smart in the UK sent me a Solarcan. It sat on my shelf until 2023, when I was finally ready to give it a try. What is a Solarcan? The Solarcan is a simple, ready-to-use pinhole camera designed for […]
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