Shooting in low winter light

October 2026

Short days leave a narrow window for good light. A few notes on exposure, metering for highlights and keeping colours honest when the sun barely clears the rooftops.

Revisiting old negatives

September 2026

Scanning a box of 35mm negatives from 2014: what held up, what faded, and why a simple flatbed still does a decent job for web-sized prints.

A small kit for long walks

August 2026

One body, one prime, a spare battery. Less to carry means more time looking at the street instead of the camera bag.