I can’t help be worried about the world we are living in right now: war, climate change, disease and the rise of rightwing extremism. It seems most of my non-portrait photography also reflects my concerns.
Dark Times
Only Cafe Portrait Project: My Friend Lisa
A bit of a different approach to my Only Cafe Portrait project this time around. It was later in the day when a few of use got together, and the light was different. Still I like this image of my friend Lisa.
Only Cafe Portrait Series: Chrissie Wu
Recently I sat down with my friend, photographer and fellow Classic Camera Revival Podcast host Chrissie Wu for my Only Cafe Portrait Project. The light was a bit challenging that day but I am still happy with what we got.
Only Cafe Portrait Series: Francesco Cuppa
Another entry in my Only Cafe Portrait Series project. Last Sunday it was my photography friend Francesco Cuppa.
Changing Seasons
A couple of weeks ago we had a very warm sunny Sunday, (at least by the standards of Toronto in March). That mean a lot of melting snow and ice, and reflections in the sunlight.
Eastman Double-X film,
developed in D-76 1+1
The Next Door
It’s been a rather jarring week. This image has symbolism for me, as I wonder what is behind the next door.
The Only Cafe Portrait Project:
After a hiatus due to Covid restrictions, my Only Cafe Portrait Project is back in business!
This week I had the pleasure of meeting up with my friend Elana Harte-O’Neill. She’s a smart, energized and very talented musician, and we had a great chat!!
As always for this project, the camera was my Sony A7ii and the lens was my vintage Helios 44.
Five Minutes by the Water
Last Saturday I went down to the Beaches, this time with my Sony A7ii camera and Tamron 90mm lens. For a window of a few minutes there was some amazing light!
Revisiting Delta 400 film
I have never been a huge fan of Ilford’s Delta 400 film, but recently as part of a trade I got a few rolls of it in 120 format. It was long-expired (2006) but I was told it had been frozen. I decided to shoot … Continue reading Revisiting Delta 400 film
The Coldest Day of the Year (so far)
Today was the coldest day of the year so far; in the morning it was around -20 C or so. But there was lovely sunny light, so it was a great chance to go down to the shores of Lake Ontario and shoot some ice. … Continue reading The Coldest Day of the Year (so far)
My Third Eye 