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Keeper of Cameras.

I met Nicholas while exploring London.

A Macedonian immigrant and hidden gem with a large collection of film cameras waiting to be woken from their slumber.

This was one of many rooms spilling with antiques and collectibles.

Friendly, passionate and knowledgeable about all things classic.

One of the most genuine experiences I had while traveling in the city.

Next time you find yourself navigating the streets of London be sure to stay alert. You may find yourself having a friendly conversation in an analog archive.

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Small Town Grocery. FL.

From the US-17 Series. 

Leica IIa - Summitar 5cm - Tri-X 400

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Mist Men. 

Fort Myers, FL

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Ghostly Pines

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Solar Shrines.  A small town tragedy.  

Leica IIIa - Ilford Hp5+ - Summitar 5cm

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Cabbage Palm Island.

Leica IIIa - Summitar 5cm - Ilford Hp5+

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Untitled.

Nikon F4 - TriX 400 - HC110 Pushed.

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Major Arterials.

The land of never-ending strip malls. Florida.  Konica Auto S2 - Tri-X 400 - HC110

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Scenes from another life. 

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Fundamentalist preacher shouting at students on campus at Florida Southwestern State College, in Fort Myers, Florida.   

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Koi Pond Kick Flip.

Student practicing on campus.

Olympus OM-1 - FOMAPAN 400

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Sleeping Giant. FL

Rollei 35 Tessar. Ilford HP5+. D-76.

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Old Fellow. 35mm nitrate film.  Scenes from an early 20th century silent film reel I found. 

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Shadow Self Portrait.  Rollei 35, Tessar 3.5. Ilford HP5+ D-76. 

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Southern Oaks.  An old abandoned Florida home taken with my Kiev 4am on Kodak film. 

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Thrift Addiction. Postcard Propaganda. FL  Scene of an outdoor sale taken on expired 35mm film.   Nikon AF600. Old Fuji 200. 

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Pocket Noir. Perfect Art Deco compact folding viewfinder for silent street photography.  Kodak Flash Bantam. Introduced in 1947 by Eastman Kodak U.S.A. Features a 48mm f/4.5 coated lens. Takes 828 film or converted 35mm.  All of the focusing is done by eyeing distances (scale-focus) similar to zone focusing.  I find a few of the Bantam series models at antique shops around the country. From my experience they go for around $40-60 in stores, but can be found at lower cost on internet auction sites.  This beautiful machine does not rely on electronics or batteries; lending to it’s years of reliable use.  Grab a light meter, your trench coat and maybe, for a moment, you will find yourself on a foggy street in 1947.