Using Front Tilt For 4x5 Camera Portraits
I’ve been taking a deep dive lately into using the 4×5 camera for more and more portrait and figure work. In particular my Wista 45DX. For this particular image, I did some experimenting with front lens tilt to really fine tune the look I wanted in the final image.
Noblex 06/150 Panoramic: Two Early Images
My obsession with swing lens panoramic cameras continues after acquiring a Noblex 06/150 medium format panoramic camera. The Noblex is similar to a Widelux but instead of 35mm I get to work with a larger medium format negative and so far the results have blown me away.
Chicago With The Minolta P’s Panorama
Walking through downtown Chicago with the Minolta P’s “panoramic” camera is a fun experience when I’m looking for a slightly different perspective. When working with street photography, even a little change can go a long way.
Reflections At Rooster Rock (on the Columbia River…)
Rooster Rock is an Oregon State Park that hugs the Columbia River about a forty minute drive east of Portland. It’s an incredible landscape that also happens to be a clothing optional space, which is quite convenient for photographers like me.
Two Photographs From Drift Creek Falls
I often look for easy day hikes where I can take my camera along and enjoy a little solitary bliss. Drift Creek Falls, located not far from Lincoln City along the Oregon Coast is one of those places. The hike is only a few miles and leads to a wonderful waterfall and beautiful scenery.
Pictures Along The Shores Of Santa Cruz
Making some photographs along the California coastline just north of Santa Cruz. I consider this area to be one of the most beautiful natural playgrounds on earth and I could spend years of my life doing work here.
Photo Sessions Away From Home
Nearly a decade ago now, I went through a phase where I spent ninety percent of my time away from home, traveling up and down the west coast of the United States. It was both thrilling and exhausting and I did a lot of photo sessions during that time. Every so often I like to revisit the results.
Driftwood At The End Of The World
It’s always a wonderful experience to get to the end of an incredibly long hike and to find a natural monument at the end. In this case I was in Southern Oregon exploring the dunes when the trail led me to a massive piece of driftwood washed up along the Pacific shoreline.
A Nude With Fallen Trees
Walking through the woods and finding a patch of long fallen trees provided a great backdrop for a few figure studies over the summer. The twisted shapes and rough textures contrasted perfecting with the human form.
Expired Film On A Silent Beach
I used to work with expired film a lot. That was of course back in the day when a roll of expired film cost about fifty cents. At that price is was worth the risk of making an image with unpredictable imperfections. Sometimes the risk paid off, sometimes it didn’t.