Emulsive

There are a few moments in a man’s life that are truly capable of changing him in the depths of his being. Whether through pain or peace, sadness or joy. For a photographer like me, the feelings that arise over the years gradually become part of my photographic language. The moment I am documenting here is my younger brother’s death On February 9, 2020, my brother, Pedro Henrique, passed away while battling cancer. He was only 13 years old.

There are a few moments in a man’s life that are truly capable of changing him in the depths of his being. Whether through pain or peace, sadness or joy. For a photographer like me, the feelings that arise over the years gradually become part of my photographic language. The moment I am documenting here […]

I started marshalling at motorsport events here in the UK about ten or so years ago. It followed going to a very sparsely attended event on a very cold, windy, and wet September day when the rain was horizontal and spiteful. I was hoping that the racing would take my mind off the weather, but in reality, it was an endurance race. Possibly to test the endurance of the punters like me standing around waiting for the cars to trundle around — which they did in ever-decreasing numbers.

I started marshalling at motorsport events here in the UK about ten or so years ago. It followed going to a very sparsely attended event on a very cold, windy, and wet September day when the rain was horizontal and spiteful. I was hoping that the racing would take my mind off the weather, but […]

A few years ago, looking for things to do in the waning of the pandemic, I spent a lot of time online. I think we all spent a little more time online. Instagram, Tik-Tok, Snapchat, whatever could help me to pass the time and connect me to fellow bored people looking to pass the time as we waited for either the world to end or the pendulum to swing back to normal. It was there in those musings that I discovered two things: The first was a love for instant photography.

Posted in5 Frames... A few years ago, looking for things to do in the waning of the pandemic, I spent a lot of time online. I think we all spent a little more time online. Instagram, Tik-Tok, Snapchat, whatever could help me to pass the time and connect me to fellow bored people looking to pass the time […] Posted inMy First Roll... When I set out to explore the world of film photography I was immediately infatuated with the process. The mechanical clicks as the film advanced in the camera.

The title pretty much says everything you need to know but as ever, the devil is in the detail! Let’s start with what HARMAN Phoenix is. HARMAN Phoenix is a completely new 35mm ISO 200 colour negative film that’s launching worldwide today (December 1st, 2023). It’s the first film manufactured by HARMAN Photo and is made in the UK. HARMAN Phoenix is shipped in a retail box, comes in 36-exposure DX-coded cans and should retail for around USD$8-10 (not official).

The Yashica Mat 124G, an embodiment of mid-20th-century camera engineering, greeted me with its robust, yet elegant, presence. The utilitarian design, devoid of modern frills, conveyed a sense of purpose. This camera deserves to be out there, not on the shelf for some decorative purpose. A few months ago I won this camera on eBay bidding for really good price. I never had a chance to hold or shoot a TLR camera but always wanted to try one. Why Yashica Mat 124G? It’s a beautiful camera and functional.

Posted inYashica film camera reviews The Yashica Mat 124G, an embodiment of mid-20th-century camera engineering, greeted me with its robust, yet elegant, presence. The utilitarian design, devoid of modern frills, conveyed a sense of purpose. This camera deserves to be out there, not on the shelf for some decorative purpose. Yashica Mat 124G A few months ago I won this […]

Six months ago I changed cameras. Deciding that I needed a new medium format camera was for me, both a difficult and easy choice. There are no prizes for guessing what I eventually went for, it is after all in the title of this post, but first with the appropriate level of respect, here is a bit of background as to why, after many years I gave up my beloved Hasselblad camera.