Technique

The photographs on this site were taken using a variety of techniques. The photographic philosophy is of experimentation and using techniques to convey a certain atmosphere.

Here's some examples:

Impressionism

Impressionist-type pictures can be created using a variety of techniques, from diffuser filters, adding fluid to a filter or when printing/digital manipulation. One of the easiest methods to create the atmosphere of an impressionistic painting is simply to throw the image out of focus. This is best done by shooting using a wide aperture, say f2.8 or f4.

Perspective Control Lenses

Perspective control (PC) or "tilt-shift" lenses are often used by architectural photographers or in a wide range of still-life or product shots. Used creatively, they can be used to draw attention to a certain part of a photograph. You'll see them used a lot in advertising.

Cross-processing

Cross processing involves developing color negative film in E6 transparency chemistry (instead of the conventional C41) or, more commonly, color transparency film in C41 color negative chemistry, instead of E6.

The results are unpredictable and experimentation is required to find the best film and images that work well. The following images were shot on Kodak VS100 and processed C41.

Polaroid Image Transfer and Emulsion Transfer

Polaroid film can be used for a variety of creative techniques. Emulsion transfer (or "lift") and image transfer are some of the most effective, particularly when creating atmospheric travel images. Here's some examples: Right: Image Transfer, Los Frailes Venezuela Below: Emulsion Transfer, Aswan, Egypt Below right: Image Transfer, Girl, Aswan, Egypt

Plastic Cameras

Plastic cameras can be used to create images with a wonderful sense of timelessness. They are particularly effective with black and white film.

Right: Driving, Napa Valley

Far right: Eifel Tower, Paris