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Hasselblad V-System, explained
A dive-deep session with Brian Chambers, my friend, and a Hasselblad expert.
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Know your rights about street photography
It's easier to navigate confrontations when you know your rights. Never physically engage.
Nov 22
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Community connection: inside Anson's (a.k.a. Tahusa) Photography Mission
The story of Anson, the man behind Tahusa: a Hong Kong-based project where film photography and camera culture come alive.
Nov 21
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Paint Box NYC: where Fine Art meets craftsmanship
Museum quality framing wasn't on my radar, until I found Paint Box in the heart of Manhattan.
Nov 20
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You will want to get an orange filter for black and white photography
Why physical filters results in better graysale rendering when compared to software presets that do filter emulation.
Nov 16
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Tokyo 3 - CineStill 400D
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Tokyo 4 - CineStill 800T
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Tokyo 1 - Kodak Portra 400
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Tokyo 6 - Fuji 400
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Infrared photography: filters, full-spectrum cameras, conversions, and 12 years of experience with Michael Pacheco
Full-spectrum sensors finally explained, in this conversation, Michael shares decades of infrared knowledge and experimentation that results in…
Nov 14
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Van life on Highway 1: film stories from the California coast (part 1)
A quick travel diary before start documenting the coolest California van life ever. Film roll 4 out of 7. Fine Art print available.
Nov 12
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The Golden Gate Bridge park
And the third film roll of my trip to San Francisco
Nov 9
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Behind the scenes of the best family photography I've ever had
Last post was a huge success, here are some "behind the scenes" shots of a passionate husband and his child, ready to go see mom running the NYC…
Nov 8
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Why film photographers need two cameras
Not every roll works out. This is roll 2 of 7 from my San Francisco trip. Not an ideal film stock loaded on the camera. Having a secondary camera with a…
Nov 7
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When a photograph holds everything: 20 seconds at the NYC Marathon
Watch now | When studium and punctum make 20 seconds last an entire generation.
Nov 6
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Endless golden hour in California
Why does California light look like it's golden hour forever? Seven rolls of 35mm film exploring San Francisco. This is roll #1.
Nov 5
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Film soup tutorial: how Juno and I created monstera-like effects with beer on 35mm film
Photos by Juno, who shot 2x35mm rolls and handled to RafLabs for experimental beer development
Nov 3
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Fine Art print collection - October 2025
Shop limited edition fine art photography prints on museum-quality Japanese paper. Featuring street photography from San Francisco and NYC, shot on film…
Oct 30
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Tokyo through Kodak Gold 200
After shooting my first roll of 120 in Tokyo, guess what?
Sep 5
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The most expensive lens hunt in Tokyo
Time to feature the Mamiya 7ii in Japan
Aug 24
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Tokyo 15 - CineStill 800T
Last 35mm roll from my Japan trip, it contains street photography.
Aug 15
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Tokyo 14 - CineStill 800T
Resuming Japan roll dumps, EXIF data on analog photography, my ShotOn tool, and an ultmost nerd combination of film photography and software creation.
Aug 6
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⭐ Tokyo 13 - CineStill 800T
A roll full of bangers! Street photography, subway shots (my favorite theme), and glowy neon glow powered by halation.
Jul 11
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Japan Camera Stores
A glimpse into the paradise. If you suffer from cardiac complications, skip this post. You've been warned!
Jul 9
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Tokyo 12 - CineStill 800T
Just some more classic street photography shots.
Jul 3
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Tokyo 11 - CineStill 400D
Tsukiji Nippon Fish Port Market.
Jun 22
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Tokyo 10 - Marix D400 (Japanese film)
A Japanese film stock capturing typical Tokyo scenes and subjects, with a touch of random film lettering and some goosebumps at the Fender store.
Jun 19
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Tokyo 9 - CineStill 400D
Back to Tokyo! Street photography, Yakuza guys, subway, vinyl shop, camera store, and nice halation effect on 2nd BASE camera shop.
Jun 12
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Sapporo 4 - CineStill 400D
Love is in the air at the restaurant, driving over the mountains, Mount Yotei,
Jun 7
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Sapporo 3 - CineStill 400D
Walk over Sakaimachi Hondori Street 堺町本通り, nice stores, apron, Japan people, and more street photography.
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