Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When I am photographing landscape images I use a Manfrotto tripod  https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/057-carbon-fiber-4-section-geared-tripod-mt057c4-g/ A lot of my film portfolio was created with the Nikon N80 and Nikon F4 https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n80.htm The Nikon D2H and Nikon D3 were used to create many of the digital images on this site https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3 https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond2h Two lenses I am using all the …

Now that it is the start of the year and people are starting to get their data for their upcoming business I think it is time to talk about backing up your photo libraries.  Hard drives feel all the time. I recently had a 4 TB hard drive failed in December. Thankfully the data was backed up on other drives around me. However, I did lose some data that was not critical. Still, it is …

I am packing the bags, wrapping up. I’ve spent the last few days with the ocean. This time of year, things are quiet, adding to the wilderness.  Mornings have been early and cool, waking up to make a cup of coffee, put on the warm layers and grab the gear from the truck. Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When …

Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When I am photographing landscape images I use a Manfrotto tripod  https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/057-carbon-fiber-4-section-geared-tripod-mt057c4-g/ A lot of my film portfolio was created with the Nikon N80 and Nikon F4 https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n80.htm The Nikon D2H and Nikon D3 were used to create many of the digital images on this site https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3 https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond2h Two lenses I am using all the …

High Desert Back Country Cold Weather Adaptable Winter Clothing Layer Kit Lower body, Synthetic merino blend briefs or underwear,  Merino base layer,  Field pants either quick-dry nylon,  Merino blend, or premium cotton synthetic blend,  Lightly insulated soft-shell pants with internal microfleece liner and exterior durable water repellent treatment, Insulated synthetic puffy pants,  Breathable rain shell pants big enough to fit over other pants.  Waterproof ankle gators,  Synthetic merino blend socks,  Flexible nylon belt,  Boots. Upper …

Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When I am photographing landscape images I use a Manfrotto tripod  https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/057-carbon-fiber-4-section-geared-tripod-mt057c4-g/ A lot of my film portfolio was created with the Nikon N80 and Nikon F4 https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n80.htm The Nikon D2H and Nikon D3 were used to create many of the digital images on this site https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3 https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond2h Two lenses I am using all the …

Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When I am photographing landscape images I use a Manfrotto tripod  https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/057-carbon-fiber-4-section-geared-tripod-mt057c4-g/ A lot of my film portfolio was created with the Nikon N80 and Nikon F4 https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n80.htm The Nikon D2H and Nikon D3 were used to create many of the digital images on this site https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3 https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond2h Two lenses I am using all the …

Last night I camped near some aspen trees in the high desert. The shot above is from one of the series of images I’m putting together. Can’t wait to share these images after I get back home. Having fun traveling on the road, I’m typing this in the truck as I head toward a small town to find a place with coffee.  Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep …

I figured I might send you a copy of my packing list as I was warming up for my next trip. Any time I camp, I use a new copy, spend a moment extracting what I don’t need, adding a few items, and then I’m ready to pack. This list assumes a 5-10 day trip. It assumes I can buy a thing if I need to, and wash laundry in a bucket at the truck.  …

Gear that I work with  Professional film stock I work with https://imaging.kodakalaris.com/photographers-photo-printing/film/color I keep my camera in a Lowepro camera bag  https://www.lowepro.com/us-en/magnum-400-aw-lp36054-pww/ When I am photographing landscape images I use a Manfrotto tripod  https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/057-carbon-fiber-4-section-geared-tripod-mt057c4-g/ A lot of my film portfolio was created with the Nikon N80 and Nikon F4 https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/f4.htm https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/n80.htm The Nikon D2H and Nikon D3 were used to create many of the digital images on this site https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3 https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond2h Two lenses I am using all the …

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Sunset in the Alabama Hills. I captured this photo in eastern California near the Alabama Hills. I remember that the sun was setting behind the Sierra Nevada around 3:30 PM while we were there in November 2012. The clouds turned a bright orange magenta giving the high desert landscape a warm glow. For this photograph, sunset in the Alabama Hills, I used a Nikon FG 20 film camera. I had the camera outfitted with Fujifilm …

I captured this image of Golden Light Through The Trees while I was traveling through Yosemite National Park. While we were camping in the Yosemite valley 3 inches of snow coated the hills and the valley floor. In this image, I like the low golden light that is coming in through the tree. The peaks of the Yosemite valley are capped in snow. I photographed this image using the Nikon FG 20 film camera with …

Camera Gear In The Mule Creek Canyon I took this image in the Mule Creek Canyon on the Lower Rogue. It’s a photo of a camera… But this is my digital set up that I carry with me while I’m backpacking. I like the cool blues in this image that come out from the dark rocks in the shadow of the canyon. Carrying Camera Gear In The Mule Creek Canyon over rocky terrain can sometimes …

Marina out by Blossom Bar This image of Marina was taken while we camped out by Blossom Bar along the Lower Rogue. We woke up a little before 7:00 am, threw a few extra layers on, and ventured out of the tent to photograph some of the softer morning light in the canyon. This photograph was taken with a Nikon FG 20 film camera. Marina is shooting with the Nikon D2H in this photograph. The …

Wallowa Mountains Lake At Sunset The Wallowa Mountains are a stunning place to spend some time in the outdoors. This was the view from the lake at sunset toward the glacially formed peaks. This image from horseshoe Lake was captured on a backpacking trip in the lower mountains. I had created a few variations of this image while I worked on the lake photographing a Wallowa Lake At Sunset. I worked at this location for …

Driving South Down HWY 395 While driving south down HWY 395 I was drawn toward the cool blues in the light near sunset. We pulled the car over and hiked up the hill to get this shot. I like the rounded shape of the land and the stark line in the clouds above. For this photograph, I used a Nikon FG 20 film camera. While I was on this road trip I used the Nikon …

film image from the Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is a spectacular place. I took this photograph as the last bit of daylight was leaving the canyon. This image of the Grand Canyon was featured in my book working with film. If you want to read a free PDF eBook written by Billy Newman about film photography: you can download Working With Film here. The photo has a soft look to it with the evening …

Tiny Skulls I noticed these tiny skulls in a small vendor’s showcase while walking through the Country Fair. The gang of tiny skulls with sunglasses seemed to have a bit of character endowed upon them through the handmade nature of their creation. This image was created while I was working on photographs for my film book working with film. I was shooting with a Nikon FG 20 and Fujifilm 400 speed film. I shot almost …

llama More than you would think went into capturing this llama with all four feet on the ground in profile to me while it walked by.The llama in this photograph was owned by a neighbor, but staying on the property of my grandparents. While I was there visiting them, I walked up into the field and photographed this llama. I created this photographed in August 2012 while I was working on images for a film …

Doughnut For me, there is nothing better than a fresh doughnut. I grabbed this shot of the process at the local farmers market. The farmers market located in southern Oregon is a staple of Saturday mornings. I travel down to the market mid-morning on an October Saturday. This stand makes fresh fried old-fashioned donuts every Saturday. This image was his image was captured on a frame Fujifilm 400 speed film. I like how this frame turned …

Film Photography Workflow Notes This process, this workflow that I attempt to describe in the preceding pages is the method that we all go through when trying to make new creative endeavors and new art. Working with a film camera was my way of learning how to slow down and how to be more intentional about my creativity. This is not to say, however, that this way is the only way. Whether film or digital, …

Scarcity With Film Photography In the realm of digital photography, the concept of scarcity is almost completely removed. A photographer can shoot as many frames as the battery of the camera and the available memory cards will allow. I have heard many people remark that they have returned from a great trip with something like 1400 photos. That is fine, and shooting more frames with my digital camera has served the purpose of refining my …

Tone Of A Film Photograph This image was made in the Alabama Hills in late November 2012. This photo looks west across the hills and onto the eastern Sierra Nevada range. It’s a beautiful area; a very scenic mountain range. I had been working through a roll of 100 speed Kodak ektar film. We arrived in the Alabama Hills and explored the area after the sun had set behind the mountains. I had one frame …

Waving Cat The Waving Cat arm on this cat statue waived at passerby-ers at the country fair this past July. Instead of rushing the photo, I knew to wait for the hand of the cat to make it back to its apex position before taking the photo. The gesture of the cat would be completely different if taken only a moment later. This photograph was created while I was shooting with a Nikon FG 20 …

Home Recording StudioI shot this in Scott and Robert’s home studio while they were tracking lyrics on a new project. The original color film image was shot in low light. It had strange color casts through the black tonal range, so I choose to convert the image into black and white. I had a great time hanging out and watching Robert and Scott work through the process of recording. Creating a home recording studio is …

Yosemite Valley The Yosemite Valley may be one of the most photographed locations on earth, but with good reason. The dramatic sweeping lines of the landscape make it a spectacular sight. This location of the Yosemite Valley is very popular to photograph. At regular intervals, there are tour buses traveling to this lookout point. Tourists take photos and view the scene. This is an internationally known vista. It is for a good reason, the location …

Intuition was perhaps the most important element I came to understand by learning to shoot with film. This image was made during early October while my cousin Loren was surfing near Sisters Rocks along the Southern Oregon coast. This was the only image that I captured of him surfing this wave.  I transitioned into shooting with my Nikon FG-20 which most of the photos in this book are made with, and a 200mm manual focus …

High desert mountains – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA High Desert Mountain 360 This 360° photo was taken on national Forest land. I have been very interested in 360° photographs for some time now. it is an interesting way to create photographs. The process of composing the image is not the same as it would be with a normal frame. Because the context of the image shows everything around, the composition changes. what would be …