Joel Meyerowitz believed that setting boundaries could shape the way you see. One of the simplest ways to do that, he suggested, is to choose a single focal length—and stick with it. It’s a simple idea, but one I had never fully committed to. So this year, I decided to test it for myself. In… Continue reading What Shooting 35mm Taught Me About My Photography (Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.4 Review)
Tag: black and white film
ORWO Wolfen P400
I am always excited to try any new black and white film that comes on the market, so when I saw ORWO Wolfen P400 on B&H, I decided to try a roll. Like always I will share my results and thoughts about this film. So lets get started. Developing ORWO Wolfen P400 When I was… Continue reading ORWO Wolfen P400
The Leica M2 – My Family Heirloom
The Leica M2 is a very special camera to me because when we started our journey of starting a family, I made the conscious decision to use solely the Leica M2 to document the whole way. Now it has become a very special family heirloom that I hope will be passed down after me. Don't… Continue reading The Leica M2 – My Family Heirloom
One Camera One Month – Last 6 Months
The article that documents the first part of this project, One Camera One Month, can be found here. There I talked about the first six months of 2025 and why I started this project. Basically, considering all the stress and chaos I have been going through since last year, my goal for this year was… Continue reading One Camera One Month – Last 6 Months
20 Gift Ideas for Any Photographer
With Christmas coming up, and a new year full of birthdays, I thought I would share 20 gift ideas for any photographer or vlogger or for yourself that I use and own. This may seem like a massive amount but I wanted to be sure to include a variety of ideas. Don't forget to watch… Continue reading 20 Gift Ideas for Any Photographer
The Minolta Maxxum 300si – First Pics
I wrote a quick article on my first photos and thoughts on the Minolta Maxxum 300si, a mid 90's automatic 35mm beast. My Uncle Barney sent me this camera and I really enjoyed the nostalgic shots I got with it.
Lonely Mornings in the Sun
While these photos are not part of my portfolio or anything I would put in a zine, I wanted to share them along with my experience in case any of you are going through anything similar. I wanted to simply say, keep going.
The Rolleicord III
In October of 2023 I went on a trip with my family to New York to see my grandmothe. While I was there my Uncle took me around to a couple of his favorite second hand shops. I saw the usual Land Cameras and older Kodaks that tend to pop up in those places, but… Continue reading The Rolleicord III
One Camera One Month: 6 Months In
2025 started out rough for me. I have been in the middle of a full blown flare-up with my Crohn's disease, so everything in my life has been turned upside down. One thing I didn't want to have to worry about was losing my love for taking photos in the midst of all the craziness.… Continue reading One Camera One Month: 6 Months In
The Leica IIIF – Worth the Frustration?
Now I hate to start a review off with negativity about a camera, but the Leica IIIF is probably one of the most frustrating cameras I have ever used! With its tiny viewfinder, delicate shutter, and absolutely frustrating way of loading film among the list of cons, it can be hard to say if the… Continue reading The Leica IIIF – Worth the Frustration?