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Shoot now, crop later, don’t ask.
 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)
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Camera Clara
Camera Clara
Quality over quantity, with a deep passion for storytelling, capturing the essence of life’s moments through both film and digital, along with technical dive-deep.
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Developing film in traffic, in the woods, on a UHAUL! Meet Kat and Everett, the creative minds behind FridgeFilm

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"Good afternoon, sir"
Replied the citizen carrying a rifle taller than himself, from the height of his Havaianas. A photographic chronicle about Rocinha, prejudice, and the…
 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)
A letter to Rio de Janeiro
A cucaracha's diary
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Neon, drizzle, and one roll of film
A night in Seattle after the rain stopped
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32:55
Developing film in traffic, in the woods, on a UHAUL! Meet Kat and Everett, the creative minds behind FridgeFilm
The most chaotic film lab in LA has no walls, no fear, no regrets, just courage (and sometimes wheels) 😄
 • Raf Lopes (CameraClara)
13:46
Video tutorial: How to un-delete photos from your SD card
Never know when you might need it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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40:23
The Ricoh GR IV HDF, reviewed by an experienced street photographer
Small camera, real trade-offs. A NYC street photographer's first take on the GR IV HDF, a $1,600 camera made with street photography in mind
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Do not buy a Leica M EV1, get the Visoflex instead
A $250 accessory that makes a $9,000 camera pointless
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How I stopped taking random photos and found my visual identity
Film recipes got me started. Selling everything helped me find my eye.
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Think about using Auto-ISO in your digital camera
... and combine it with manual focus for a street photography secret weapon.
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Japan

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Tokyo through Kodak Gold 200
After shooting my first roll of 120 in Tokyo, guess what?
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The most expensive lens hunt in Tokyo
Time to feature the Mamiya 7ii in Japan
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Tokyo 15 - CineStill 800T
Last 35mm roll from my Japan trip, it contains street photography.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Tokyo 12 - CineStill 800T
Just some more classic street photography shots.
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Tokyo 11 - CineStill 400D
Tsukiji Nippon Fish Port Market.
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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.
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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.
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Sapporo 4 - CineStill 400D
Love is in the air at the restaurant, driving over the mountains, Mount Yotei,
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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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