Photography
Shoot the Sun…
STOP!!! I did not mean point your camera at the sun and take a photo of it. DO NOT DO THAT…. EVER!!!! I am going to share with you a simple to use photography technique you might of heard of Read more
Photography
Taking less photographs….
Give doing less a go and see if you see an improvement in the keepers for your portfolio…….
Photography
Printing your photographs
Whether you took your images on a digital or film camera is academic, get into the habit of printing your best.
Photography
Hasselblad 500 c/m
I am now the proud owner of a fully working Hasselblad 500 c/m. This 100% mechanical masterpiece is as good in the hand as everyone says they are and a pure pleasure to use & via the serial number was Read more
Film Developers
Greenwich D23 gallery
Greenwich shot on Ilford Delta 400 using my Canon F-1 (Original version) and developed for 7mins in D23. Very little editing of the scans throughout.
DarkRoom
Hypo Clearing Wash Aid
This is a simple but powerful tool in your film dev toolkit. Will clear film dye and reduce wash times dramatically for both film and paper, on avg by half the normal wash time. Formula: Water 750 mlSodium Sulfite (anhydrous) Read more
Film Developers
D-23 developer magic
…if you have your development times down, negatives from Replenished D23 are easy to print via your enlarger, adding contrast via filters if needed, or scanning on your computer.
Journals
My approach to Film ISO’s
I am starting to develop my own style and approach to our art form and love the element of experimentation B&W photography allows us all to explore and find our path in which to travel.
2023 Projects
Light Trails using the Canon R6
Recently I joined a Camera club close to my house, something I suggest you do if you want to progress your photography skills and connections, and some of us went on a field trip to Hammersmith Broadway in London (March Read more
DarkRoom
To Pre Wash or Not?
The “To Pre Wash to not” you film before developing discussion bounces back and forth on many internet forums but here I out line my experience recently (2023).