looking back

For the last 12 on 12 of the year, I am sharing my 12 favorite images from 2018. Some are because of the moment, some are because of the film, and some are because I simply like them. I only have one digital image this year that made the top 12. I can’t decide if […]

the Rolleicord V

I am enjoying getting to know my new Rolleicord V. I love how light it is and that it comes equipped with its own little case. I have noticed that is exceptional at capturing light and will be metering more on the underexposed side. I took it out to the Huntington Library and Gardens and […]

first roll

My sweet husband gave me a Rolleicord V for my birthday. I took my youngest daughter out to shoot a test roll. In honor of her coming out this year, I pairing the images with some of my favorite LGBTQ poets. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde The […]

No Sleep Till Brooklyn

I have been busy scanning my rolls of film from our trip to New York. When I started to scan my roll from our trip to Brooklyn, I was reminded once again how much I love Ilford HP2. It is definitely my favorite black and white film. It is so flexible, you can shoot two […]

New York in Polaroids

My darling husband had a business trip to New York, so I decided to stowaway with him. While he was at meetings, I adventured around New York and met with some friends I have only known online. I took my Polaroid OneStep 2 along with me. I had so much fun capturing this beautiful city with […]

the hours

I had the honor of doing the project, The Hours, again this year. It was a collective project in which a group of photographers, who met on Flickr, each posted a single image every month, taken during a particular hour of the day. We started in January with 7am and then moved through the day […]

5 on 5: July

I added a new film camera, a Canon AE-1, to my collection in July. I have forgotten how often I have shot with it already. It is a great little camera. Light and easy to take with me. Here are my favorite five from July. Anytime I capture this handsome man it becomes a […]