I’ve always considered myself an amateur photographer. Good enough that people comment favorably on my pics but with no formal training, everything I shoot is based on instinct. To be honest I have no clue how my Nikon camera works. I’ve learned to experiment with the settings until I’m satisfied with the desired effect. I’ve been in a darkroom exactly five times, having developed some film and watching friends develop others. To say that I’m curious about using my lens as an instrument is an understatement. This is an interest that I’ve had for a very long time.

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These images by Solve Sundsbo are absolutely stunning. I need some visual inspiration as I
have been in a rather unproductive mood lately. Peinture editorial from Numero magazine.







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♥ the alchemist

“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”
               
70’s photographer David Hamilton was a master of this soft-focus romantic style. Love it…
♥ the alchemist