Peter Modzelewksi, Author at 35mmc

Peter Modzelewksi

Peter Modzelewski is a film photographer and maker based in Ontario, Canada. Passionate about vintage cameras, unusual optics, and large-format photography, he enjoys experimenting with photographic equipment and finding creative solutions to technical challenges. He's also the creator of Forma, a modular optical viewfinder designed to help photographers explore new compositions.

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Forma modular optical viewfinder with interchangeable laser-cut frameline cards, coloured contrast gels, and storage case.

10 November, 2026

Why I Built Forma – Reimagining a 75-Year-Old Viewfinder

By Peter Modzelewksi

After more than a year of development, I’m excited to share Forma, a modular, multi-format optical viewfinder that can be tailored to your exact lenses and shooting format...

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Kevin Saruwatari on Meet Miss Velzoe Brown10/11/2026
Nice story! I like the archival portraiture you have here.
David Pauley on My favourite photo of 2026 – isn’t even about photography10/11/2026
Really lovely, Geoff. Thank you!
David Pauley on Amongst the ruins of Greyfriars in haunted Dunwich – My Favourite Photo of 202610/11/2026
Great photo, Ibraar: this one really feels like a painting to me. The woman in the middle ground for me…
David Pauley on The Famous Five – One Shot Story10/11/2026
Hi Walter, I enjoyed this photo and also reading about your process.
David Pauley on A Question of Scale – My Favourite Photo of 202610/11/2026
Nice photo, David. It's striking in a design-y way but with an underlying wit that comes through.

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