What exactly is a “point & shoot” camera? It’s an interesting question, as the name implies that it requires no thinking. You simply point and shoot, right? Well, no, not always. Point & shoot, in most cases, really means “compact,” as in something that easily fits in your pocket, or at the very least doesn’t …
We’ve all heard it. Many of us react negatively, assuming the connotation is that the picture they’re complimenting would have been created with the camera on autopilot. I seriously doubt that it is anyone’s real intention. People say this because they don’t take pictures and know nothing about cameras. I can’t imagine someone saying, “Your …
“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” George Eastman It’s not as if I had just discovered light. But in some way, I had an epiphany. I had been shooting around Frederick, Maryland, …
Here I am at my fourth roll of Kodak T-Max 400 through my Mamiya 7 rangefinder camera fitted with the 65mm ƒ4 lens. At this point in my journey, I had begun to settle upon a gloomy look as I believed it was fitting for an old ghost town like Frederick. So despite it being …
The origin story of a photo project regarding the town of Frederick, Maryland.
“The page wants to stay white” – J. Robbins. As I sit here at my desktop contemplating new motivations, I’m struck by the fear of not meeting expectations. In other words… I have a case of imposter syndrome. Let me explain- My photography career began the day after Christmas, December 26, 2000. I was in …