5-14-15 I just ordered a Nikon F3HP Camera Body!

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Photo Credit: James P Fisher III on WikiMedia

Hey Readers!

I’m totally riding the analog 35mm film wave! Since I’m arranging to shoot real 35mm film soon (Kodak film), I decided it was time to get a real, professional 35mm camera! Some of you may remember I ordered a Nikon FE last year to test. I had to return it when I realized I needed something better: the Nikon F3HP. This week, I spent additional hours of research online to make sure it was the best bet (and most affordable option), and finally decided it was time to buy. That way, I can use the F3HP body with my old school Nikon AI and AIS lenses!

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5-6-25 R3 MonoBath – an all-in-one film developing solution!

Hey Readers!

I just watched this video from the excellent Youtube Channel The Art of Photography posted by Photographer Stephen Thorley on the Google + Film and Analogue Photography Community. If you have the chance, check the group out. I just joined up and it has nice, active users. Also check out the videos on The Art of Photography Youtube Channel when you can.

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5-1-15 Happy May Day! Don’t Give Up!

Happy May Day!

Today, I learned you can’t give up, even when things get frustrating. You just need to keep pushing on. For example, if you don’t like a photo you’ve taken, experiment with it! Fire up photoshop and mess with it. You may discover a solution that makes the image work, even better than the original!

Have a great weekend and check back Monday for more!
Gabriel

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3-27-15 Big Data Sells Out The Bowery Ballroom 3/24/15

Alan Wilkis of Big Data Rocks The Bowery Ballroom 3-24-15
Alan Wilkis of Big Data plays The Bowery Ballroom on 3-24-15

Big Data were energized when they hit the sold out Bowery Ballroom Tuesday night in support of their new album “Big Data 2.0”. After opening band On An On played a pretty Shoegaze inspired set, Alan Wilkis (aka “Mr. Big Data”) and his band set up their own equipment: that’s pretty cool to see from a popular band! Then a feminine robotic voice (a la SIRI) came on the loudspeaker and said it would now take all our smartphones and sell our personal data back to us at the merch table. Big Data’s social satire was great!

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3-19-15 Whiskey-Sipping ElectroGoth Torch Singer Hannah Cohen Melts The Standard East Penthouse on 3-16-15

Hannah Cohen performing at The Standard East Village 3-16-15
Hannah Cohen performs at The Standard East Village Penthouse in NYC on 3-16-15

If you liked Lana Del Rey’s first album, you’re going to love Hannah Cohen! There was suspense and expectation in the air Monday night at The Standard: East Village Penthouse. Surrounded by a nearly 360 degree outside terrace, it was an awesome space! The room soon packed and I was lucky enough to be in the front row. Ms. Cohen was there to sing songs in support of her new album “PLEASURE BOY” which will be on sale from label Bella Union on March 31st. Here’s a link to the first single from the album: “Keepsake”.

[Photos of the show after the fold]

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