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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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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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October 2025
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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The photographer's fish: a Golden Gate Bridge street photography story
I was waiting for a lame landscape shot, but I got something better.
Oct 27
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Home film development + Fine Art printing: what we learned spending thousands on equipment
Real costs, honest mistakes, and what actually works for selling photography in 2025.
Oct 18
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