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The Magic of Medium Format Film

There’s something special about shooting landscapes on medium format film. It’s not just about the gear—it’s about the experience. The slower pace, the richness of the images, and the satisfaction of seeing a well-executed shot come to life all make it worth exploring.

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Why I Shoot Film

Prior to owning a film camera, I always played around with photoshop to emulate the look of film. It’s possible to make a digital photo look like a film photo, but something is missing from the altered digital version…

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Sedona

When Sara and I finally got time to escape for a long weekend, Sedona, AZ was the first place we wanted to see! The drastic change in geography over the half-day drive to Sedona was astonishing. Seeing

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A Grand Canyon Thanksgiving

Sara and I could not get out of state to visit our families, so instead we made the most of our Thanksgiving by visiting the Grand Canyon! “It was a short drive” is what I would say if I had driven to the right gate to enter the park.