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
Film Photography
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
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
Shooting Infrared Film
I love infrared photography (IR). When done right, will get you some dramatic images. IR is a unique form of photography, that allows you to produce some “other worldly” like images. IR requires you to step a little out of your comfort zone. This post will provide a basic understanding Continue Reading
Long Exposure Winter Landscapes
Sometimes long dreary winter days can really bring you down… I get it…. However, as a photographer I see days like that as opportunities. Opportunities where conditions for certain styles of images are ideal. I think these are best days to capture some black and white images with some sense Continue Reading
Winter Landscapes on Slide Film
Some winter landscapes from last weekend. Shot on the incredible Fuji GX680iii. Fuji Provia 100 at box. Developed using Jobo process with Unicolor Rapid E-6 from our good friend Jacques at www.argentix.ca.
Local Milton Photowalk
A few images from Rotary Park in Milton. Earlier in the summer when fellow TFSM member Renal Ok was in town for a visit! Fuji Pro400H at box, shot on a Fuji GSW690II. Thanks to the great folks at https://burlingtoncamera.com/ for souping these for me!