I have a new article up that’s all about the basics of working with models for portrait photography. I don’t delve into the artistic side of posing and portrait photography, rather, I focus on the practical realities of finding and communicating with models, as well as the essentials of professionalism on set. It’s the article […]
Read More...Featured on Flickr Explore!
It only came to my attention a few days after the fact, but the above picture of the recent Chicago blizzard landed on the Flickr Explore page on February 7th! Thanks Yahoo! As always, you can see all of my most recent work on my Flickr page. I’ve been updating it for years now, and […]
Read More...New Review Alert: Fuji Instax 90 Mini Instant Film Camera
I’ve finally gotten my hands on a Fuji Instax 90 Neo Classic Mini instant film camera for a review! As a brand new $150 instant film camera, I was intrigued to see how it would perform. To my surprise, the camera has grown on me quite a bit, and takes the crown for the best […]
Read More...Where do I get my film developed?
In this fancy modern digital world we live it, it can be hard to believe that there are places out there that actually develop 35mm film. But exist they do, and if you don’t want to develop your film on your own, you’re going to have to seek one out. If price doesn’t matter, you’ll […]
Read More...How long can you store Impossible Project film?
Recently I’ve had a few readers write in and ask how long it is safe to stockpile Impossible Project film. While I have no scientific tests on the subject, according to my experience one should shoot their IP film within 6 months of when it was made for the best results. Because Impossible Project instant […]
Read More...10,000 Photos with the Nikon D600
Back when I first started taking pictures seriously, I purchased a Nikon D40. About 10,000 pictures in, I traded up to a Nikon D90. After taking another 10,000 photos with the Nikon D90, I jumped ship to a Nikon D7000. 10,000 photos with the D7000, I could no longer resist the siren call of full […]
Read More...New Review Alert: Cyanograph 600 Instant Film
I have a new review up for the Impossible Project’s limited edition Cyanograph 600 instant film. It’s a charmingly weird film that reminds me of the first flush attempt at color film so many years ago. Read up and grab some while it’s still on sale.
Read More...Testing out the Impossible Project’s New Opacifier
Every once in a while, the Impossible Project will open up some test versions of upcoming types of film to their ‘pioneers’ aka people who bought a ton of IP film even when it didn’t always work. Well, Impossible Project did just that recently, and last week I got four shiny new packs of IP […]
Read More...Clean Your Rollers!
If you’ve been shooting Polaroid cameras for some time, you’ve probably come across this defect at some point: Recognize it? Weird underdeveloped marks, usually on the side, all in a row, like some sort of… roller caused them. Yup, you guessed it, that’s indeed a roller issue. And the majority of the time, some simple […]
Read More...New Article: An Introduction to Using Polaroid Cameras and Instant Film
Even though I’m in the midst of moving, I still managed to put together a new guide this week! For those who are starting from the very beginning, this short guide is here to help those take their first steps into the brave new (old?) world of analogue instant film. Enjoy!
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