Occasional writings and resources.
About the Project: The Joshua Tree Report
I’ve just uploaded a new gallery, The Joshua Tree Report, and it’s a bit different than my standard photography/video work. It’s been an ongoing project where I’ve spent a few years aggregating from thousands of pages of public documents to put together. View it here and check out the context below.
Specialized Film Camera Repair Shops - Mamiya, Contax, Pentax, Ricoh, and more (2025 Update)
I photograph predominantly with film and have an unfortunate affection for old electronic cameras and 35mm point and shoots. Accordingly, I’m well aware many of these can’t be repaired, or that repairs might be hard to come by. The Ricoh GR1, Contax T2 and G2, Pentax 67ii, and others, are frequently referred to as ticking time bombs — where at some point they’ll die and become an expensive paperweight.
Finding the right camera backpack for large format 4x5 photography
When I stepped into large format photography, I never envisioned my biggest gear-related challenge to be finding the right camera backpack for my needs. I spent well over a year looking at different bags from the likes of newer brands, such as Shimoda, Atlas, Peak Design, and Wandrd, and the established players like Lowepro, Thinktank, and F-Stop. I also considered non-camera bags, like a Goruck or Osprey bag with an insert. I ended up going with the Shimoda Action x50 and a Medium DSLR core unit.
Advanced tips for using the Mamiya 6 Medium Format Rangefinder
I’ve had my Mamiya 6 medium format rangefinder for over four years at this point. The image quality, ergonomics, and portability (for a medium format camera) are unmatched and it’s one of my favorite cameras. Now, this is not a camera review – there are already plenty of those – but if you’re seriously considering purchasing a Mamiya 6 or already own one and want to get the most out of it, this guide is for you.
Making The Mob Rules Photo Book (2015 Archived Post)
A 2015 account of making The Mob Rules photo book: developing film, editing a large photo archive, sequencing the work, and designing the cover.