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11 September, 2026
One Shot Story – The Self-Portrait
I’ve always held a fascination with the self-portrait, whether rendered in paint or in print. I suppose it has something to do with my background in film theory. To me, th...
11 September, 2026
Washi W and Washi Y – Paper Roll Film – If You Are Ready for a Challenge?
I really like the old fashioned look I get with paper roll film, but there are lots of challenges. These include limited availability of films, low film speeds, low dyna...
10 September, 2026
How summer changes London mentality
London: a city that seems to be on the vast majority of the world’s bucket list. It’s also a city that many people leave saying, “It’s great, but wet, and the people aren’...
10 September, 2026
Experimenting with IR filters
Hamish’s recent post of the brown, dried grass on Old Hills reminded me (very slightly!) of the surreal false colour effects that can be got with IR converted cameras and ...
9 September, 2026
Credit/Debit Card Payments for 35mmc Subscription Now Available
Just a super-quick update, I have just signed up to Stripe to allow me to take debit and credit card payments for paid subscriptions. No pressure to change if you are on paypal ...
9 September, 2026
Windows, Tripods and Strobes: Lighting Indoor Portraits on Film
An overriding goal in my photography this past year has been to expand my ability to use lighting to create expressive indoor portraits, whether in a studio or on the fly. Pract...
8 September, 2026
Which Photo Did I Shoot?
Post-processing — and cropping, in particular — is one of the most discussed topics in photography. The often heated discussions involve ‘purists’ — who claim that a...
8 September, 2026
Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa
This Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa, which I recently acquired, has some interesting features. It is what I think of as a typical Voigtlander – compact, very heavy for its size...
