We had just three days in New York City, including flying in and out. Despite the short time frame, it was my first trip to NYC so I was excited to capture the City as best I could. In my last post, I shared a set of images shot on Fuji 400H, Kodak Portra 800, and Kodak Ektar 100. My primary film for the trip was Lomography Lomochrome Metropolis. I just read that in addition to reissuing Lomochrome Turquoise, a new formula of Metropolis is coming out in the near future. So for reference, this is the original Metropolis. I usually love my bright colors, but I really like how…
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My daughter is getting married next year, and it came time to pick a dress. We are both fans of the show, “Say Yes to the Dress,” so it was time to make my first trip ever to New York City to visit Kleinfeld’s Bridal, and fingers crossed, hopefully, she would say “yes.” We only had a 3-day weekend in the City, but aside from our appointment at Kleinfeld’s, the weekend was devoted to sightseeing and eating. As a newbie to the City, I was really impressed by the architecture. I shot the Empire State Building so many times it was ridiculous, although having a suite at the New York…
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I have been a hybrid shooter since returning to film in 2014. I have never abandoned digital because digital offers some distinct advantages over film in several respects. First, digital is more convenient. The storage devices are smaller and easier to transport than film. It’s quicker to turn around the results of your shoot, even if you develop and scan your own film. Digital is more economical, particularly after the initial investment in your equipment. Finally, digital is better at handling low light situations. I was willing to compromise convenience, but in my mind, film simply did not compare to digital photography at night. However, I wasn’t going to abandon…
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I’m a firm believer in printing your photographs, and it’s really satisfying to create a zine of your images to tell the story of your travels. Here is the flip book of our latest zine, Farewell Fuji 400H: Miami to Key West. Enjoy!
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Key West is only about six square miles, but there are photo opportunities everywhere you look. The Old Town section of Key West is filled with historical markers, pubs, shops, and interesting characters. Let’s take a short tour. All images shot on Fuji 400H with the Canon EOS 1v and 50mm f/1.2 or 24mm f/1.4 lens. There is just one exception. The last shot is on the Mamiya 6 with the Mamiya 50mm f/4 lens. If you missed some of our previous posts on the road trip from Miami Beach to Key West, check out the following links to our posts on Miami Beach, Miami’s Historic Art Deco District, and…
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Recently celebrating 100 years, the Casa Marina Key West Resort opened on New Years’ Eve in 1920. The hotel was the vision of Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil. In 1912, Flagler’s Overseas Railroad, connecting the Florida mainland to Key West, was completed, and Key West needed a grand hotel to accommodate the affluent passengers who would make the long journey. Flagler would not see his vision come to life as he passed away in 1913, five years before construction began. The hotel was designed by Thomas Hastings and John Carrere, architects of New York City’s Metropolitan Opera House and the New York Public Library. The hotel lived up to…
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Looking for a beach vacation with the glamour of an historic hotel, without leaving the United States? The Confidante, Miami Beach is for you. The Confidante brings to mind the classic Florida hotels of the past. It is “retro chic,” a modern hotel with a nod to the elegant hotels from the golden era that made Miami Beach famous. Opened in 2015 as The Confidante, the hotel has been known by many names since its opening in 1940. Originally opened as the Lord Tarleton Hotel, it transformed into The Hyde Park, The Crown, and The Thompson Miami Beach. The hotel was built in the Art Deco style, 18 stories high,…
