There’s a special kind of magic in breathing new life into a classic film stock long past its prime. While tidying up my darkroom recently, I found a roll of forgotten film, that I shot a few years ago and had yet to develop. I had dipped into my stash Continue Reading
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Exploring Adox HR-50
There’s something deeply satisfying about loading a slow film into your camera — the deliberate pace, the precision of light measurement, and the patience required to let a scene unfold. On a recent shoot through Toronto’s vibrant Chinatown, I ran a roll of Adox HR-50 at box speed (ISO 50) Continue Reading
When Film Photography Humbles You: Lessons from Shooting Ultrafine 100
Film photography has a way of keeping us honest. No matter how many decades I’ve spent behind a camera, there’s always that one roll that reminds me who’s really in charge — the chemistry, the emulsion, the light, and sometimes, a bit of luck. On a Toronto Film Shooters Meetup Continue Reading
Rediscovering Efke KB 100: Shooting a Classic Film with the Nikkormat FTN
A Sense of Nostalgia There’s something deeply satisfying about loading a roll of classic black-and-white film into a mechanical camera and feeling that solid click of the shutter. It’s a reminder of photography at its most honest — no screens, no automation, just light, time, and chemistry. Recently, I revisited Continue Reading
A Photowalk in Dundas with Friends, Fuji Acros, and the Pentax 67ii
There’s a quiet magic in Dundas, Ontario—a town tucked at the edge of the Niagara Escarpment where tree-lined streets meet 19th-century brick storefronts. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, wander, and look closer. On this day, I wasn’t walking alone. I joined friends from Continue Reading
Preparing for Fall Photography
There’s something magical about documenting the fall season through photography where I live. The Southern Ontario area together with the the northeastern region of North America’s crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and blazing foliage create the kind of drama that feels tailor-made for film. Every year I find myself reaching for Continue Reading
A Little Time with the Pentax MZ-S
When I first picked up the Pentax MZ-S, I wasn’t sure what to expect. This was Pentax’s last serious film SLR, released in 2001 when the world was already pivoting toward digital. But after carrying it for a weekend plus or minus a few days… and running a few of Continue Reading
Testing the Nikon Z5ii
I finally took the plunge into mirrorless. I’ve been shooting DSLR’s forever (well SLR’s forever). I’ve shot all of the Nikon DSLR line up over the years and have been shooting a D4 since it was launched in 2012. This workhorse has never let me down! I’ve had a few Continue Reading
Milton Photo Club Photowalk
Some images from the Milton Photography and Art Club photowalk! Are you interested in learning more about photography, are you an experienced photographer who wants to share what you know? Come on out to a meeting and check it out! Photographers of all skill levels are welcome! https://www.miltonphotoclub.com/
Long Exposure Photography
Have you tried long exposure photography? Do you ant to create some mystery, drama and an ethereal feel to your images? When shooting film we need to consider reciprocity failure. When we first learn about photography, we’re taught to control camera shake and to use the fastest shutter speeds available Continue Reading