Notes from behind the camera

Golden hour on the Rhine

October 2026

Forty minutes of soft light, a 35mm prime and a tripod I almost left at home. A few thoughts on exposing for the highlights and letting the shadows breathe.

Why I still shoot one roll of film a month

September 2026

Thirty-six frames force you to slow down. The keepers rate is lower, but every frame is a decision.

Cleaning a sensor without panic

August 2026

A blower, a swab, and a calm afternoon. What worked for me, and what I will never try again.