Shooting slide film is one of the toughest challenges in film photography. My tips for how to properly expose slide film, how slide film compares to digital, and how to challenge yourself to compose photographs using shadow play, rule of thirds, and leading lines.
Read MoreI have finally found “the one”. The black and white film to compliment my color work on Portra 400, with it’s silvery highlights, shadow detail and deep blacks: Ilford XP2 Super 400.
Read MorePeter explores Jennette’s Pier in the Outer Banks with his Mamiya 6 and a roll of Portra 400. His passion for film photography and the Outer Banks continues.
Read MoreA new camera now sits atop my mantle as my perfect camera: The Mamiya 6. This review touches on the features, and pluses and minuses of the Mamiya 6 and of course loads of Mamiya 6 sample photos.
Read MoreThe Bodie Island Lighthouse is one of the most photogenic lighthouses along the east coast, and one I have photographed hundreds of times. Here I discuss the multiple angles, the times of the day for the right light, and the times of year for when Bodie is best. From sunrise to sunset, to Milky Way and star trails, I’ll provide tips, locations and focal lengths.
Read More2020 is behind us, and we’re all trying to shift gears and separate this year from last. I’m going back to the basics and focusing on composition. While each month will have a focus, I’ll be open to any and all methods of composing my shots to draw you in. Let’s see how I did this month.
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