What to Look for When Buying a Used Film Camera

August 07, 2026

What to Look for When Buying a Used Film Camera

Have you ever found a vintage film camera tucked away in the corner of a thrift store? Hidden in an old box or sitting on a dusty shelf? Maybe a friend, parent, or grandparent handed you an old 35mm camera that had been sitting in a closet for years.

My Pelican Case: It’s a Conversation Starter

June 27, 2026

As I find myself in airports every 2 weeks or so, I have noticed over time that my Pelican 1510 is a real conversation starter. Generally, the stickers on my Pelican case are noticed first. I have a tan case, which helps keep my gear cool when out on location in the blazing hot sun, thus allowing for a perfect canvas to hold stickers from around the world.

Why Film is not dead.

February 15, 2026

Most people who travel to Alaska to photograph the famous Alaskan brown bear generally bring massive, expensive lenses and the latest and greatest digital gear — everything that allows them to capture that magnificent moment of a brown bear eating salmon up close and personal. Photographers typically arrive carrying monopods, portable stools, and big backpacks, setting up their gear in anticipation of wildlife and action.

France on film

December 27, 2023

This past summer my mother and I set off to Europe so she could climb the Mont Saint-Michel. A life long dream of hers to see it in person and for me a first time trip to France.

I packed up over 50 rolls of film. 35mm and 120mm formats. 3 film cameras and one digital camera.

Film cameras: Leica M3, Hasselblad Xpan, Fuji gws690ii and Leica M10.

Flying through the airport was easy with my film. I managed to get TSA to hand check all of the film and nothing had to go through any x-ray machines.

In the end I shot just over 39 rolls of film costing close to $900 in film processing.

This trip was a once in a life time experience. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to photograph France on film.

SILVER CREEK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

March 22, 2023

Silver Creek Photography workshop. Hosted by Jessica Haydahl and Nick Price. Have you ever wanted to have one on one camera instruction? From portraiture, landscape, travel, to macro, this class will cover a broad scope–both in the field and via lecture–of documentary style photography with fly fishing as the backdrop. Adventure Photography at its finest.