Darkroom Confidential

I'm a bit of an analog purist when it comes to art and find that digital photography lacks the soul and depth of real 35mm prints. (yes, I'm also one of those guys who can talk incessantly about how vinyl records are superior to MP3s)

That being said, the additional creativity that can been afforded by digital image editing software is irresistible. So, the method I've developed is to shoot with a vintage Pentax Spotmatic film camera, have the rolls developed to a CD-R by the local camera shop, and then make minor tweaks in Photoshop.

I love being able to add a little extra contrast here and a bit of sepia tone there to perfect a given picture, but ultimately I'm always aiming to take the perfect shot that requires no post-production. Many of the stills in this gallery fall into that category, including the ones with the washed-out color effects. In order to achieve that vintage aesthetic, I experiment with different lens filters.

To inquire about purchasing prints, exhibiting my work or hiring for photoshoots, drop me a line at bdknutson@gmail.com