The Cure for Gear Acquisition Syndrome: Leica M11-P
After years chasing autofocus speeds across Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon — and two years shooting film exclusively — I finally made the leap to my dream camera: the Leica M11-P. Here's why trading the gear race for a rangefinder cured my GAS for good.
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Reflections on My First Year of 35mm Film Photography
A year since I picked up my first 35mm film camera, an Olympus 35SP bought on an unexpected trip to Central Camera Co. A year of loading film, winding cranks, and waiting (im)patiently for development — and the constant, intoxicating pursuit of capturing a moment in a way that digital just couldn't replicate.
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Launching My Photography & Tech YouTube Channel!
For years, photography and technology have been my two biggest passions. Now I'm taking the plunge and sharing that with everyone — camera reviews, photography tutorials, editing breakdowns, and creative challenges, all in one place.
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My Most Wanted Shot
Chicagohenge is an annual phenomenon that transforms the Windy City into a photographer's paradise. Twice a year the sun perfectly aligns with the east-west streets of Chicago's grid — and this Spring equinox, I finally got the clean, perfect shot I'd been chasing.
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Hello World!
This is just the beginning. A couple of years ago I moved from Mexico to Chicago — and a few days after landing, walking downtown with my phone, I couldn't stop taking pictures. That's when I decided it was time to get a "real" camera.
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