Black and white film photograph of the Maine valley from the Le Porte-Vue belvedere, the river and weir winding through the wooded gorge, Château-Thébaud.

Making the Ordinary Less Ordinary: Rollei RPX 400 at Pont Caffino

After 40 years behind the lens, still learning. Explore Rollei RPX 400 shot handheld in flat light at Pont Caffino, France. A honest look at dodging, burning, and making ordinary prints less ordinary in Lightroom.

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Barber shop portraits

The author reflects on their return to photography after a hiatus, sharing experiences of capturing portraits at a barbershop. They discuss overcoming introversion, building rapport with subjects, and experimenting with lighting. Despite initial apprehension, successful portraits were captured, highlighting the essence and personality of the individuals. The equipment used is detailed, and gratitude is expressed to the barbershop staff.

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Out to tea

On a slightly miserable Friday afternoon, the writer was cheered by their boss allowing them to leave work early, a friend working at Fnac, and the Sugar Blue Cafe. Despite considering buying a drone for aerial photography, they ultimately decided against it. The evening ended with enjoying cheesecake and tea at the cafe.

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