Why I Still Carry a Film Camera
Thirty-six frames, no screen, no second chances. It is the best editor I have ever had.
Film
The Case for One Lens
Carrying a single focal length made me a better photographer than any new gear ever did.
Composition Lessons from a Failed Shoot
Nothing worked that day. Looking back at the contact sheet taught me more than a good day would have.
An Ode to Black and White
Take away colour and a photograph has to stand on light, shape, and nothing else.
The Discipline of Manual Focus
Turning the ring by hand forces a kind of attention autofocus never asks of you.
Behind the Lens: What I Learned This Year
Twelve months, forty rolls, and a few lessons I want to remember next year.