beginnings

Finally started getting our garage organized so I can set up my darkroom! There is still a lot of work to be done, but it is exciting to see it start to come together. I just purchased a darkroom sink (for a steal on craigslist!) that I need to set up as well. Will post more when it is complete.

fall

deer spirit

handmade books

Finally got around to taking some good photos of my two favorite handmade books. Hope to be making some new ones soon. Enjoy!

nantucket slides

I brought my 4x5 camera on my trip to Nantucket a few weeks back and was able to take a few slides. I have never worked much with slide film before, but seeing the brilliant colors makes me want to do more with it here in New Mexico.

12x20

Some portraits of my tintype friends aka "the wooden camera club". We all shot 12x20" plates using Gordon's larger than life camera. It was extremely hot, not to mention the first time the camera had been used in a good while, so we had some kinks to work out. These are a couple I was happy with. They aren't perfect, but hey I'm still learning. And if there is one thing working with alternative processes has taught me, it is to embrace the imperfections. 

new tintypes

top three taken with Jamie Gordon West