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
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
Fun Photowalk at Toronto’s Distillery District
The best aspects of the film and analog photography community is that most people are eager to hang out and shoot together. This post shares some memories of pre-covid times, along with two of my fellow CCR co-hosts and photography friends. On this walk I was able to hang out Continue Reading
Portraits of a Friend
Recently, I had the honour and pleasure of hanging with my great friend John Meadows at the Only Cafe where we both “shot” each other! It was an honour being part of John’s project and I felt it only fitting that I return the favour. I shot a few portraits Continue Reading
Boston Church Bucket List!
Covid lockdown times has forced many of us to think out of the box. It’s also taught us some valuable lessons. We need to find ways to continue our pursuits, whether they are personal, professional or just plain fun. I took a solo walk around town and finally crossed Boston Continue Reading
Macro Inspired Still Life
Some indoor winter shooting…. floral still life, with a macro inspiration. Pentax 67II, Fuji Acros at box, Spur HRX-II, 1+20, 14mins @ 20°C. #film #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #filmisalive #classiccamerarevival #fujifilm #fujiacros #acros #floral #macro #pentax67ii