Black and White Photography

Understanding a Photograph – A Simple Man’s Response

Tim Layton — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:57:35 +0000

Tim Layton discusses the John Berger essay "Understanding a Photograph" and introduces his own personal views on photography and Mr. Berger's statements. Continue reading →

Wet-Plate vs Dry-Plate Tintypes & Ambrotypes

Tim Layton — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:02:52 +0000

Tim Layton discusses some of the historic and technical differences between traditional wet-plate and modern dry-plate tintypes. Continue reading →

5/6/12 – Update on Work

Tim Layton — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:39:46 +0000

Tim Layton is working on a series of new articles focusing on historic processes and alternative way to make fine prints. Stay tuned for the new series. Continue reading →

The Largest Camera in the World!

Tim Layton — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:25:09 +0000

There is a very exciting new project that is happening today that has lead to the production of the worlds largest camera in history and it's not a spoof, gimmick or joke. It is the real deal. Dennis Manarchy has pulled together a project called "Vanishing Cultures" where he has built a 35 foot large format camera that uses a piece of film that is 6 feet and is traveling 2o,000 miles around the country capturing portraits from the cultures that are vanishing right before our eyes. Continue reading →

Using Northern Light in Your Photography

Tim Layton — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:35:49 +0000

Tim Layton discusses the reasons and background of using northern light in your photography and some options for simulating it in the studio. Continue reading →

Photographer Rights

Tim Layton — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:40:05 +0000

Tim Layton provides a few good resources that all photographers should review regarding legal rights and limitations. Continue reading →

Interest Level in a Large Format Field Day?

Tim Layton — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:29:46 +0000

Tim Layton is willing to host a large format field day at no cost to anyone that wants to participate and come together as photographers. Continue reading →

I’m a Fan of The New PocketWizard Plus III Radios

Tim Layton — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:44:09 +0000

Tim Layton discusses the newly released PocketWizard Plus III radios and how he intends to use them. Continue reading →

Best Locations for Landscapes?

Tim Layton — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:18:17 +0000

Tim Layton found a good resource for reviewing landscape photography options and discusses a pending trip. Continue reading →

Visualization – Explained by Ansel Adams

Tim Layton — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:36:36 +0000

Tim Layton found a video of Ansel Adams explaining the concept of visualization. Every photographer will benefit from Ansel's advice on visualization. Continue reading →