4 Things to Know About Using Kodak Tri-X in the Studio

With the influx of new film photographers that have come into the photo world, there is now even more experimentation with film emulsions like Kodak Tri-X 400. One of the things that you, yes you, are bound to do at one point or another is work with the film in a studio environm…

One of Sony’s Oddest Lenses Also Makes Beautiful Photographs

10 years ago, I reviewed the Sony 85mm f1.4 G Master original. In 2024, they released the second version of this lens which we reviewed as well. But ultimately, we thought that the much more affordable 85mm f1.8 FE was too good of a deal to pass up on. In fact, I even think that…

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Photographers can learn from one another on Photo Walks; they can also inspire one another.

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This Could Be Why Your Scanned Film Looks Weird

What do I mean by weird? Well, the truth is that it may not look the way that you expect it to look. And that it's odd. My autistic best friend would kind of react like it's breaking his brain because it's not, "how it should be." Well, the truth is that sometimes scanners don't…

The Curious Story of How the Camera Came Before the Egg

When cameras were first made commercially viable, they were built incredibly solid and durable. The glass slides that they photographed on, on the other hand, were pretty fragile and needed to be treated with immense care. It's a wonder that Ansel Adams was able to haul camera g…

Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America ....

Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America. Totally pathetic and stupid. Maps are wayfinding tools and this toadying political change will help no one find their way.

Is the Nikon F2 Still Worth Buying in 2026?

In 2023, I was gifted a Nikon F2. And since then I've continued to use it. This camera is pretty legendary. It has gone to war zones and survived, been used by many photojournalists, and has a whole ton of versatility. To this day, I still use it and have used it earlier this ye…

The 3 Best Full-Frame Cameras for Wedding Photography in 2026

A good wedding photography camera isn't just sturdy; it also offers great autofocus, image quality, and vast range of lenses to choose from. With marriages and weddings growing in number, more photographers are now taking up wedding assignments as part of their photography journ…