Almost a year ago now, the pdexposures crew began running a darkroom feature entitled Red Light District. I keep intending to submit something. . . My darkroom is located in a basement utility room. It shares space with the boiler and water heater as well as a tool chest and a large number of shelves.… Continue reading Red Light District
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Breaking Film
For some reason I've been procrastinating about this week's roll of film. I just wasn't finding the motivation to develop it. Yesterday Jake took a spin with Caffenol; today Beth and I were home alone with time to kill and an empty kitchen. A little home chemistry seemed in order. The ingredients are simple: cheap… Continue reading Breaking Film
The scientific method
I'm not exactly happy with my results in the darkroom. My latest attempts at printing have been flat. I'm not having much luck boosting contrast to the levels I would like to see.I have been saying that I'm experimenting with my photography, but I haven't been organized. I've been playing with multiple new cameras and… Continue reading The scientific method