Category: Black and White
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Mariposa Fair on Film
How to shoot film on the fly The Mariposa Fair is the event of the year for this small rural community just outside of Yosemite National Park. So many local kids are heavily involved in the FFA program that school shuts down for a week, simply because they know attendance would drop drastically. The fair…
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Illford HP5 Plus
This is my favorite black and white film because of its beautiful texture, contrast and ability to handle a variety of lighting conditions. This film has an ISO of 400 and is ideal for documentary and editorial shoots. Look at this dreamy grain! Growing up I would save up to buy VOUGE and spend hours…
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How I Fell in Love with Tintype Photography (& built my own darkroom)
There is something magical about watching an image appear on metal before your eyes. Tintype photography-a 19th century process-captured my heart for it’s imperfection, history and hands on artistry behind every plate. In this post, I’m sharing how I discovered the process and was able to take a class, what the process feels like, and…
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