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Patterson Mansion Wedding with Liad and Eitan When Liad and Eitan told me they planned to host a small, winter wedding at the Patterson Mansion in Washington, DC, I pictured something cozy, with the sweet chaos only a handful of little ones running around can provide. Turns out my imagination was spot-on: a brisk winter […]

Patterson Mansion Wedding with Liad and Eitan

1/13/25

Engagements

Top 7 DC Engagement Session Locations

Canon 1v Review – My Companion for 30 Weddings and Beyond

Gear

Leica M6 Film – My Trusted Companion for Everything

Gear

X100VI Review – My Camera for Everything I never expected the Fujifilm X100VI to become my primary camera for quick client jobs and personal shoots alike. For years, I relied on my Canon R5 (and before that, a Sony A7IV) to handle everything from weddings to travel. But once I held the X100VI in my […]

X100VI Review – My Camera for Everything

12/25/24

Gear

X100VI Portraits: My Go-To Setup for Wedding Photography

Union Station Wedding in Washington DC

Weddings

St. Regis Hotel Wedding with Erin & Miles in Washington, DC

Weddings

A wedding couple gets married at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, DC

Fujifilm 400H has long been a go-to film for wedding photographers and enthusiasts seeking beautiful skin tones and iconic Fuji greens. Its distinctive fourth-layer technology set it apart from most other stocks, placing it on par with popular competitors like Kodak Portra 400. Recently, however, Fujifilm announced that they have discontinued Fujifilm 400H, citing difficulties sourcing the raw materials necessary for that special fourth layer.

Fuji 400H Discontinued??

1/19/21

Gear

Mamiya 645: 5 Reasons It’s Still a Powerhouse in 2025