Why I still shoot Large Format film in a Digital Age

Why I still shoot Large Format film in a Digital Age

There are still plenty of reasons to shoot using a Large Format film camera in the age of digital cameras. Before we get into the technical reasons lets start with some history. Photography for me was a way to escape from the static digital world that I lived in for...
Using GAIA GPS for Scouting

Using GAIA GPS for Scouting

Until recently I had been using GAIA GPS only to help find and follow off-road routes to photographic locations or to find new hiking routes I was interested in exploring and used a handheld Garmin GPS for location scouting. GAIA is excellent for finding routes, you...
Developing Film Using the Stearman Press SP-445

Developing Film Using the Stearman Press SP-445

Updated 3/21/2018 Recently I ordered the SP-445 film processing system from Stearman Press.  What attracted me to this product was the method of loading the film.  The system comes with film holders that are loaded similarly to how the film is loaded in a film holder....
The Subway from the Left Fork Trailhead

The Subway from the Left Fork Trailhead

I had heard from a few people this hike was tough and I can now confirm this personally.  If you decide to take this hike make sure you arrive early in the morning because the hike will take you most of the day to complete.  It’s around an 8 mile round trip with a lot...
Mitten Shadow

Mitten Shadow

Twice a year a unique event occurs in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.  In March and again in September the Mitten Shadow even where the setting sun lines up with the two mittens so the shadow of the West Mitten falls directly onto the East Mitten just before...