As I researched the Nikon F3, right away titles with words like the greatest SLR ever made, Legendary, and Classic all jumped out at me. This was interesting to me because I'd come across similar titles when researching the F2. In my view, these two cameras are very different. So I asked myself how could… Continue reading The Nikon F3 – Greatest Legendary Classic
Author: Aly's Vintage Camera Alley
I love vintage cameras and photography. It started out as a way to feel closer to my father after he passed away when I was 11 years old. I bought my first 35mm Canon Rebel. Then it became my own passion. Now as an adult I love the mechanics, aesthetics and look given by a vintage camera.
When I was 21 I was diagnosed with a severe case of Fistulized Crohn’s Disease and my life was changed forever. It has severely limited what I can do in my day to day life, especially with my photography.
My hope is that through this blog and through my YouTube channel I can not only share ideas and knowledge with others, but also encourage others with disabilities and limitations to keep going with their hobby with vintage cameras.
Selling Some Cameras
I am selling a couple full camera kits over on my sale page. Kelsey an I are planning on moving in a couple years so I am thinning the herd and saving up. Im selling my Mamiya 645 Pro set. It was my first medium format camera and I am really sad to see it… Continue reading Selling Some Cameras
5 Reasons to Buy The FujiFilm X100T in 2023
Like many people, I had been waiting for the Fujifilm X100V to come back in stock...anywhere for a while now. When we found out we were going to have a baby in 2021, I really wanted a camera that was compact, digital, and fast to take photos of our new baby. The X100V was getting… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Buy The FujiFilm X100T in 2023
Maternity Photos on Kodak
This article is a little late, but life has been a little bit crazy. I've already posted these photos on my Instagram account, but I wanted to share them in a proper post with information behind them if not for anything but looking back later on. I hope you enjoy my maternity photos on Kodak.… Continue reading Maternity Photos on Kodak
The Nikon F2 – Best 35mm Ever?
In doing my research for this review, I ran across quite a few statements calling this the best 35mm camera ever made. I was surprised by that because I have heard the same for many other cameras I have reviewed, but never with as much gushing as I saw for this one. I'm not sure… Continue reading The Nikon F2 – Best 35mm Ever?
Abstract Nature on Cinestill 400D pushed 1 Stop
The Pentax 67 gets a lot of attention from the film photography community, especially for the 105mm f2.4 lens. It mostly gets attention for portraits, but that isn't really my forte. I tend to shoot the life around me, and that includes the plant life growing in the lot next to my home. I shot… Continue reading Abstract Nature on Cinestill 400D pushed 1 Stop
Photographing my Daughter Using a Leica
One thing I have learned since becoming a mother is taking pictures of a baby is not easy! They are almost always going to come out blurry from movement. the Photoshoot Kelsey and I were sitting in Alaina's nursery one afternoon, and the light coming in through the window was beautiful. I am always looking… Continue reading Photographing my Daughter Using a Leica
A Deconstructed Bouquet on Portra 800
Kelsey and I were married at the courthouse in August of 2022. We hadn't really planned anything, just that we would get dressed up. Kelsey decided to pick up a bouquet from the flower shop to carry, and of course I had to take many photos of the beautiful pink flowers. After our wedding ceremony,… Continue reading A Deconstructed Bouquet on Portra 800
Kodak Tri-X Pan 400 Film – Expired 1971
Every year I hope for a cold Christmas. Living in Florida for so long, the heat gets to me. I live for the few and far between cold fronts that make it our way. This year I got my wish. We had a cold Christmas and a week long cold front that I had to… Continue reading Kodak Tri-X Pan 400 Film – Expired 1971
3 Cameras from 2022
Several of us in the film community have decided to create articles sharing 3 cameras we used this past year that we are excited about. I’ve chosen 3 that I haven’t yet reviewed so that this can serve as a preview of what’s to come next year. Here are my 3 cameras from 2022. 1.… Continue reading 3 Cameras from 2022