Portraits on the Beach with a Large Format Camera
When Ella and I arranged this shoot, I had checked the weather and the forecast was for bright, overcast day. Perfect weather for photography. So of course the day came…
How I got the shot. Derelict Boat, Dell Quay.
Location: Dell Quay, near Chichester, West Sussex Camera: Wista 45DX Lens: Fujinon 125mm 5.6 NW with an Orange Filter Film: Ilford FP4 plus rated normally at ISO 125 and developed…
Essential Checks for your Used Large Format Camera
My camera ready to shoot. I try to make a habit of draping my dark cloth over the bellows and the film holder to help protect against any light leaks…
My Top Tips For Large Format Film Processing.
I began processing my own large format film because I wanted to shoot more, and home processing drastically reduced my costs. Although I had a lot of experience processing film…
How to make a Simple F Stop Calculator for Large Format Photography.
An image like this is dependent on selecting the right aperture to give enough depth of field. But with limited available light it is important not to stop down any…
Group Portraits – a Guide for Couples
Group portraits are are one of the most important parts of a wedding photographer's day. Perhaps the only one where the have to emerge from the background and take control…
Choosing film for your large format camera.
Kingley Vale, Fuji 125mm NW, Tmax400 You've bought a camera. Sourced a lens and film holders, got hold of the accessories you need and now you are ready to buy…
Which is Cheaper – Digital or Film?
Photography can be an expensive or a very cheap endeavour depending on how you choose to work. There are advantages in both digital and film workflows. Both digital and film…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Large Format Film Camera.
Getting Started Large format cameras are very simple yet very powerful imaging devices. If you are organised and methodical, they are straightforward to use, and have many very useful controls…
Portrait Photographer Chichester – Artist’s Portrait.
I took a short drive up to Compton to shoot with Rachel at her studio. Originally we were scheduled to work in the morning. However, an ominous weather forecast…
