Here is my video journal from the third day of my fall 2018 trip to Zion. It was certainly a very busy day, and be sure to stick around for the end to hear an interesting story of how one mistake can offset another.
Zion Fall 2018: Day Two
Here is my video from Day 2 of my Fall 2018 visit to Zion National Park. I’ve always made a point of recording one video for each day of my photography trips. Sometimes those videos will show me taking a photo I am proud of, other times — not so much. I prefer this very honest approach to my videos because it tells a more accurate story of the trip. Though I didn’t get any photos I liked on day two, I was very excited to be in Zion, and looked forward to finding more subjects in the days to come.
Zion Fall 2018: Day One
I has been about a month since I returned from my annual Fall trip to Zion. It was a very special trip, and I definitely walked away from it with a set of images that I am very proud of. Here is my Day one video from that trip.
Also, I should mention that I have been working very hard behind the scenes on my 2018 Portfolio Box Set. At the time of writing this, 67 of the box sets have been shipped, and I am working my way through the rest of the preorders. My goal is to have all the preorders arrive in time for Christmas. Thank you so much for your massive support everyone!
Film Photography: The Beauty of Working with a Mature Technology
In this week’s video, I discuss why I enjoy working with film, and the many benefits of working with a mature technology. I also announce the winner of my latest secret giveaway. Thanks as always for watching!
Intrepid 8x10 Camera Review
Curious about the new Intrepid 8x10 camera? In this week’s video, I dive deep and share my thoughts about this lightweight and affordable large format view camera. This is the camera you saw me using on my spring backpacking trip to southern Utah. Has it earned a spot in my lineup? Watch the video to find out.
Charging Camera Batteries in the Field
In this week's video, I share my solution for keeping all of my camera batteries charged while on my shooting trips. This technique allows me to charge the batteries even if the engine of my 4Runner is not running. Thanks for watching!
Let's Explore Magazine
Hi Everyone! Some of my photos will be included in the upcoming issue of Let's Explore Magazine. The theme of the magazine is "Perseverance" and in addition to my photos, I also contributed a pretty cool story about my first dedicated solo photography trip. This magazine is about to go to print, but you can preorder your copy with the following link:
My First Landscape Photos from 17 years ago
In this week's video, I share some of my OLD photos. These are photos I shot 17 years ago when I was just getting started with landscape photography. I haven't seen these photos for many years, and only recently discovered them through an archived version of my old website.
2018 Portfolio Box Set PREORDER
Hello Everyone! I have been hard at work producing prints for my 2018 Portfolio Box Set. I have already selected 8 photos to appear, but that number should increase to 10 or 12 photos after my fall trip. Each photo is printed on a hand-trimmed 8x10" sheet of Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta paper with a thin white border. The box can be displayed on a bookshelf, on a coffee table, or individual photos can be framed if you wish. It's all up to you.
Every box set includes a title page that is individually signed and numbered, as well as an information sheet printed on vellum. Each photo is initialed and numbered on the back as part of the series. The portfolio box set is wrapped in a hand-glued sleeve that is printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper.
This year's box set is an edition of 200, and I hope to be able to ship all preorders by late November, just in time for Christmas. Last year, I had a supply issue with the archival boxes, but this year I have already acquired enough of them to complete the entire edition.
For more information, as well as to place your order, please follow the link below. Thank you so much for your very generous support, and if you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks!
Colorado Plateau 2018: Film Reveal
Alright film nerds, here is my film reveal video from my spring trip. This is where I look at my film for the first time, and share my reaction to how things turned out. There are a few surprises in the mix, both good and bad. Thanks as always for watching.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 8
Here is the final installment from my Spring trip to southern Utah. Thank you everyone for following along on my adventure, and I will be posting the film reveal video in the near future.
Portfolio Reviews & Skype Sessions
I just updated the services section of my site with more information about the Portfolio Reviews and Skype Sessions that I offer. I have offered these services for a while now, but I really haven't done a lot of work promoting them. Both services are quite simple, and are based on requests that I have had through the years.
With the portfolio review, I will go through a gallery of up to 10 photos and write a detailed analysis on each photo including my initial impression, as well as thoughts on composition, subject matter, processing, and overall execution. Each portfolio review takes me on average 3 to 4 hours to complete. For more details, please be sure to visit the Services Page.
The Skype sessions are a bit more open ended. If you have questions about landscape photography, large format technique, or some of the locations that I am knowledgable about, I would be more than happy to sit down and chat. You will also find more details about the Skype sessions on the Services page.
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My Complete Video Kit
I often get questions about the video equipment I use to produce my video journals, and the settings that I use on my cameras. To help answer those questions, I created a page on my site that details each piece of equipment I use, my preferred settings, and where to buy it.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 7
Here is my Day 7 video from my Spring trip a couple days ahead of when it goes live on YouTube. I was able to use the rainy conditions to my advantage and expose a couple sheets of film. I'm not in love with the photos, but it certainly felt good to click the shutter after several days of just wandering around. Thanks as always for watching!
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 6
On the 6th day of my trip, I set out into Capitol Reef to scout for new subjects. The weather became a little bit of an issue, but I made the most of it.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 5
On the 5th day of my trip, I woke up in Capitol Reef National Park, and set out to explore some areas that I hadn't been to before. This marks my 3rd annual visit to this very interesting national park. I look forward to exploring it for many years to come.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 4
To be honest, not a heck of a lot happened on day 4 of my spring trip. This day marked the end of my backpacking trip, and I made the drive to my next location: Capitol Reef National Park.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 3
On the third day of my spring trip, I awoke in the canyon, then set out to find some more subjects. I think on future trips, I will find a way to carry just two film holders, and a box of film along with a film changing bag. It is so easy to burn through all my film in just a couple days.
Large Format Resource Page
For the past few weeks, I have quietly working on a new section of my website — a resource page for large format film. This page contains information about the cameras, lenses, tripods, and film stocks I use, along with recommendations for light meters, cable releases, and film changing tents. This is a resource that I will continue to build in the coming months, including a knowledge base with information about both exposure, and also lens movements.
If you are in the market for any of this equipment, I have included links to where you can find each piece of equipment. The links to B&H are affiliate links, so if you are looking to purchase this equipment and you want to help out, I would certainly appreciate purchasing through the links. Let me know if you think, and what else I should add to the resource page.
Colorado Plateau 2018: Day 2
On the second day of my spring trip to Southern Utah, I got an early start, and made the 7 mile trek into a canyon that I visited for the first time last year. I carried with me 5 film holders, which allowed me to take a maximum of 10 photos over the course of the multi-day backpacking trip. Thanks for watching and sharing!