Grain is good.

I began studying analog photography as a cinematic exercise to help me develop an eye for composition and light. Shooting film introduces a set of creative limitations that create a condition of scarcity that I find is absent in digital photography.

A limit of 36 frames per roll makes me much more selective of my compositions. The light sensitivity of the film is hardcoded, meaning the availability of light becomes a more careful consideration. After a shot is taken, it must be developed, meaning there is no immediate feedback on the quality of the exposures the same way there is for digital. This requires me to come adequately prepared to shoot in whatever conditions I encounter on any given day, but also be ready to accept and embrace any imperfections present in my work.

Operative constraints like these are what I believe foster innovation. Here you will find some of my attempts (some unsuccessful) at capturing emotion, drama, and light.