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I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER & FILM EDUCATOR 

I'm a Utah-based film photographer educating others on how to shoot film & photographing creatives who crave design, art, beauty & emotion. Going on my seventh year in the business of photography, I still get excited when there’s a camera in my hands and an idea for an image in my mind. It’s light & storytelling approached in an interesting way that really drives me.  

Slow morning moments are my favorite time of day and I do my best to soak them up with a cup of coffee and something delicious whenever I can. My free time is precious to me and I like to spend it adventuring through the beautiful Utah mountains with my family & a pocket full of film.

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FILM OBSESSED & HANGING OUT ON INSTAGRAM??

OH MAN, DO I HAVE A GOODIE FOR YOU

Most people struggle with film when they start out because it requires a brain switch from the digital approach.  Of course, that combined with the fact that there’s very little information on the internets to help you put the pieces together doesn’t help one bit. Whether you’re starting out with film or a more seasoned shooter be sure to check out my IG account every Friday for a FILM FRIDAY tip in my stories. I talk about film cameras, how to create dynamic double exposures, quick tips on metering, and loads more. I love tailoring to my followers’ real-life issues and interests so if you've got a major question burning DM me and I'll be sure to cover it.  

FILM FEELS LIKE MAGIC ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I first started shooting film in college. I remember being in my first black and white class knowing NOTHING about aperture or shutter speeds, and crossing every finger and toe each time I stepped into the dark room with a new roll. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even then the process was fascinating to me, albeit brand new. But it was like magic each time I developed a roll, or used the enlarger to make prints and SOMETHING WAS ON THERE. I still get that giddy feeling every time I look at negatives as I'm scanning at the lab. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shooting film really gives you the feeling that you've made something, and I love that. . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama
WHATS IN YOUR CAMERA BAG? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've always been curious about what people choose to tote around in their camera bags, so I thought I'd share a few of mine now and then. Cool? Cool. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm a double exposure addict (clearly) and a lot of times if I know I'm going out shooting I'll throw a lot of random bits and bobs in my bag to play around with: fabric, paper, textures etc. It's always fun to have a few extra tools to employ when I see something that might make an interesting shot. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is your must have in your camera bag?? . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama #doubleexposurefilm
IS IT WORTH THE BIG BUCKS ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I get a lot of questions about the cost of film, "how will I know if it's worth the $$$?" ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The reality is that I can't answer that for you, (even though you know that my personal opinion is YES YES YES - just look at these skin tones - also @renewingmom is a total babe), you need to dip your own toes in and see if it's something that you can't make your art without. Then it's worth the money, and *spoiler alert* at that point you won't even think about the cash leaving your wallet, you'll just be dreaming of those tones and feels you can make with each roll. ✨ . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #babymamasfilm
FEELING BURNED OUT OR BORED? SWITCH UP THE RATIO. 💥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to raise my eyebrows at other film photographers for the sheer amount of gear they'd acquire...until I started shooting film myself and realized that every camera does something different. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It can make traveling difficult, "which camera(s) should I bring" (just me??) but it's actually a great way to break out of a rut. Shooting a square format camera is like gold for me when I'm feeling creatively stuck; it makes me think in an entirely new way composition wise, and I thrive on it. Now I'm not telling you to run out and buy all of the different ratios of film cameras...but I'm not not telling you to. 😉 . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama
GO NEUTRAL OR GO HOME Most film stocks are daylight balanced, meaning that if you introduce any artificial light you'll get some crazy color reflections, color shifts or just an insane amount of added warmth in your images. You do you, but if you're wanting to avoid that just squeeze close to those windows when shooting indoors and turn off the lamps and ceiling lights to keep those gorgeous tones neutral. 💪🏻 . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama
BAD LIGHT VS GOOD LIGHT ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let's break this down, what classifies as bad light to you? Have you ever thought about attacking whatever light source that is, and making it work for you? In my opinion the only bad light is no light, so try metering for the shadows, the highlights, the midtones - take notes, find what you like best in those situations that scare you and tuck those findings into your back pocket for next time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Make every type of light work for you instead of against you and you'll have the freedom to know what to do in any situation. 💪🏻 . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama #doubleexposurefilm
INSTANT GRATIFICATION IS OVERRATED ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do you want to know my favorite thing about film? The waiting. There's something really amazing about having some space from the art that you make, it gives you a more objective eye. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Garry Winogrand, a famous street photographer in the 60s, would deliberately hold onto rolls for a year or more before having them developed to see his work more clearly. Sometimes the waiting is the best part, so lean into it. . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama
TRAVELING FILM TIP ✈️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Do yourself a favor and try to shoot only one film stock when you head out on your next adventure. It makes for easier metering (no need to touch that ISO dial) and keeps you from making silly exposing mistakes, because the rules for each roll are going to be exactly the same. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Traveling and shooting nothing but film feeds my freaking soul. It keeps me present and relishing every moment of each trip. Then, it's like Christmas a few weeks later when the scans roll in and I get to relive it all over again. Do you shoot film when you travel? What's holding you back? . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama
THERE'S MORE TO FILM THAN LIGHT & AIRY My go to light is direct and bold, if you've looked through my feed you've probably already figured that out. But when it's cloudy and overcast I can't get enough of the mood that Fuji400h pushed a stop gives. ❤️💥 Film can have so many different looks. Don't be fooled into thinking that it can only be shot one way, do some experimenting and make it your own. Do you have special formulas for different forms of light? Tell me what they are down in the comments! 👇🏼
SWIPE TO SEE MY WHOOPSIE MOMENT 😬 Quick tip: check your settings regularly to be sure that you haven't bumped them (like I did here), and if you do make a mistake don't be too hard on yourself, just learn from it! I actually love seeing these two images back to back - such a difference right?! . . . #filmjourney #film4ever #thefindlab #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #filmeducation #gobrokeshootfilm #grainisgood #film #filmcamera #filmphotogeeks #filmphotoclub #filmclass #filmobsessed #dreamyfilm #foreverfilm #learnfilm #lightfilm #filmmama

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