More Thoughts on Photography
Film Camera
My Life (So Far) as a Street Photographer
Snapshot taken on a beautiful autumn day a few years ago
Side-note: I had carpal tunnel release surgery not long ago, and while the pain’s still hanging around, I’m starting hand therapy today. That ought to ease things up a bit. Funny enough, typing’s not much of an issue—it’s writing longhand that’s the real challenge right now. It seems like pens are giving me more trouble than keyboards.
My Most Popular Film Photograph: Help Wanted
In the dim glow of a fading afternoon, a window stands defiantly, blinds half-lifted, like the weary eyes of an old chef who’s seen it all. It bears a bold proclamation, “HELP WANTED” screaming in red and white – a call to arms for those brave enough to answer. Beneath, the details: “Linecook/ Dishwasher (Cocinero/ Lavaplatos)”, and a choice – a dance between “Part-time” and “Full-time”. Trees and a hopeful blue sky mirror themselves on the glass, a stark contrast to the world within. There’s a shadow, a specter – me, with camera in hand, but my identity remains a mystery, shielded from view. The photo? It’s got that gritty charm, reminiscent of old memories and tales told over whiskey. It’s a moment, captured in time, waiting for its story to be told. So far, it’s my most popular photo on Lomography.
Laemmle Theater
An old point-and-shoot film camera with an unreliable lens can deliver surprising results. This snapshot of the Laemmle Claremont 5 came from a roll I shot last year and just now developed.
Payphone
I took a snapshot of this alien creature in my hometown. Few humans under the age of 30 have ever interacted with one of these.