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There’s A Hole in My Olympus 35RC
2020-02-26 04:41:00 UTC
This is the Olympus 35 RC. It’s a great little 35mm rangefinder camera. Lightweight, easy to use, really good lens. The 35 RC ticks most of the boxes that I’d want ticked for a camera in this category. Plus it’s got great build quality. Or, pretty good build quality. Or…decent…

She Is
2019-07-20 05:31:21 UTC
She is greater than the sum of her parts. All photos: Ilford FP4+ | HC-110 (B) | Olympus OM-2n Visit me on Instagram for more film content.

How to Be Alpha: My Minolta XE-7 Goes to a Sony Event
2019-06-05 02:29:10 UTC
I attended the Sony “Be Alpha” event back in February 2019. It was my second time attending one these events, so I knew what to expect: panel discussions, free food and drinks, some cool shooting stations and the opportunity to try out lots of Sony cameras and lenses I learned…

Film Photography: Even When It Goes Wrong It Looks Alright
2019-03-23 05:46:28 UTC
This is sort of an addendum to my previous post about my Minolta XE-7’s dead light seals. My Minolta XD5 is suffering a similar scourge, yet I remain unmoved to do anything about it. So, here I am again sharing shots that turned out all wrong…but I love them so…

Let The Sunshine In: Light Leaks & My Minolta XE-7
2019-03-15 01:19:53 UTC
The Minolta XE-7 is one of my favorite cameras. When it comes to film cameras, I have a soft spot for Minolta for some reason and the XE-7 sits near the top of the heap. It’s amazingly sturdy and it’s heavy. And that shutter is oh so satisfying to click…

For a Photographer, There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather
2018-09-23 06:19:00 UTC
What do you do on a foggy, gloomy day? Cuddle up with a good book? Binge watch Netflix, maybe? Or load a roll of Tri-X 400 into your camera, set it to meter for 800, and wander the city? I will almost always choose the last option, because there’s no…

Ilford HP5+ for Architecture? Yes, Please
2018-07-07 04:36:27 UTC
Normally when I shoot architecture (outdoor) on film I use a slower film. One of my favorites for this task – no, my very favorite – is Rollei Retro 80s. I also liked Acros 100, but we know how that story has played out The last time I had the…

Find Your Space
2017-09-22 02:45:00 UTC
My photography revolves primarily around public spaces and the people that occupy those spaces. I love beautiful architecture and cityscapes. I’m infinitely fascinated by human behavior and how each individual understands and manages their existence. So I’m perfectly content to photograph each of these subjects in their own right, but…

The Meaning of Life
2017-06-27 05:44:00 UTC
Many people, upon their first encounter with the often scantily clad, curiously unkempt Matthew Silver, assume he’s crazy. I assure you he is not. On second thought, maybe Mattew Silver is crazy — crazy about being alive. And he just wants everyone to live and love out loud like he…

Yankee Stadium: A Legend in the Making
2017-05-24 05:31:19 UTC
The old Yankee Stadium — the house that Babe built, the home of the Evil Empire — is steeped in baseball lore. Actually, it may be among the most renowned stadiums in history, irrespective of sport. I sometimes wonder, though, if I should even refer to it as “old” Yankee…

Goodbye, RICO. No More Raids.
2017-04-28 17:19:28 UTC
As progressive and liberal as New York is, it is by no means a city devoid of administrative and law enforcement corruption. In fact, when you pull back the spirited, cultured blanket many of us live under, you will discover a long history of political misconduct. While NYC has achieved…

Good Times with Ilford SFX 200 B&W Film
2017-04-25 19:28:11 UTC
Oh, Ilford SFX 200, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways Ok, I’m not going to actually count the ways. Just know that I do love this quasi-infrared black and white film. SFX 200 often comes up in conversations about infrared film and almost just as frequently…

Because it Matters
2017-04-13 17:08:00 UTC
Art matters. Any questions This short series of photos features moments from the Rally to Save the Arts, held at New York City Hall, April 3, 2017. It was a good turnout, graced by eloquent speakers, passionate performers, and individuals from all walks of life who care deeply about art…

Head in the Clouds: Visions of a Cloud Covered City
2017-03-31 15:53:00 UTC
I love rainy/foggy/cloudy days in NYC. Most people don’t enjoy dreary weather conditions but I see it as an opportunity to experience the city with an extra layer of visual dynamism. It never gets old.

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