The high altar of the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Nantes, photographed on a Nikon FE with Ilford HP5 Plus 400, black and white 35mm film

Waiting for the Light: Reclaiming the Cathedral with Ilford HP5+

Ian’s contemplative journey through Nantes’ Saint-Pierre Cathedral, captured on Ilford HP5 Plus film with a Nikon FE. This black and white photography essay explores reclaiming sacred space from municipal spectacle, celebrating grain, silence, and winter light. A meditation on film photography as spiritual practice and architectural reverence in France’s historic cathedrals.

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Fine art photography print featured in The Collection at IJM Photography, Fujifilm X100F, museum-quality archival print

The Collection

Six luxury fine art prints, made to last — from Hangzhou’s misty paths to Shenzhen’s sizzling night streets. Each printed on archival paper, signed, and shipped with care. A quiet collection for those who see deeply.

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Hero illustration for A New Chapter, announcing the launch of the IJM Photography museum-quality print-on-demand collection

A New Chapter for IJM Photography

IJM Photography now offers a curated collection of museum-quality, print-on-demand photographs—intimate fragments of light, memory, and place. Featuring timeless black and white and rich colour images, each 8×10 inch print is crafted on archival paper, ready to bring quiet beauty to your home. Discover moments captured with care, now shared with you.

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In Defense of Film

The author reflects on the value of film photography in a digital age, citing its mindfulness and predictable results. They compare costs of digital and film photography equipment and development, advocating for the joy and enduring appeal of film as a medium. They believe film photography still has relevance and shares examples of younger generations embracing it.

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