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    How to write an artist statement.
    Mike
    • Mar 30
    • 5 min

    How to write an artist statement.

    Writing an artist statement is never easy. Most people don't like to brag about themselves, especially artists. In fact artists usually...
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    How to shoot film in 2021
    Mike
    • Mar 16
    • 6 min

    How to shoot film in 2021

    Back in 2008 if you had told any photographer that film was going to be making a resurgence they would have thought you were crazy....
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    Reviewing the Fujicolor C200 film stock.
    Mike
    • Mar 1
    • 4 min

    Reviewing the Fujicolor C200 film stock.

    Fujicolor C200 is trash, it's cheap, it gets the job done and because of that it's great. For a cheap daylight balanced, low ISO film...
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    Kodak Ektar 100 Film Stock Review
    Mike
    • Feb 21
    • 4 min

    Kodak Ektar 100 Film Stock Review

    The last 20 years has been sad for those who love to shoot film. Even with the resurgence of interest in film there's still the problems...
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    Foma Fomapan 100 reciprocity failure charts.
    Mike
    • Feb 18
    • 1 min

    Foma Fomapan 100 reciprocity failure charts.

    These charts are for Fomapan 100's Reciprocity failure. They are designed to help you get the adjusted exposure for Fomapan 100 film in...
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    Foma Fomapan 100 Film Review, with sample pictures
    Mike
    • Feb 18
    • 5 min

    Foma Fomapan 100 Film Review, with sample pictures

    I'll put the conclusion at the front and then defend it like some kind of thesis. In conclusion I love everything about this film. I love...
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    A short and honest review of the Crosley T100 turntable.
    Mike
    • Dec 8, 2020
    • 6 min

    A short and honest review of the Crosley T100 turntable.

    The Crosley T100 here was sold as part of a "stereo turntable system." What that actually means is that you aren't just getting a turntable
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    Reviewing the Zeiss Ikon 517/16 120 film camera.
    Mike
    • Oct 30, 2020
    • 6 min

    Reviewing the Zeiss Ikon 517/16 120 film camera.

    This is the story of a little camera that could. A camera that is underrated and forgotten. Despite its quality and performance, it's not...
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    Visiting the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse.
    Mike
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    Visiting the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse.

    There are many famous Michigan lighthouses to visit. There are quite a few lighthouses that are easy to find. This lighthouse is a gem that
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    The Deer Ranch in St Ignace Michigan. A chance to feed and pet a real deer.
    Mike
    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    The Deer Ranch in St Ignace Michigan. A chance to feed and pet a real deer.

    Just to the west of St Ignace sits an interesting stop for anyone who has time either coming or going through the UP. Located on highway...
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    Printerpix is a terrible company and you should never use them.
    Mike
    • Sep 29, 2020
    • 5 min

    Printerpix is a terrible company and you should never use them.

    Wow, What a headline. You're probably thinking that I'm just writing this because of some personal vendetta or bad blood right? No, I'm...
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    Visiting and reviewing SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills
    Mike
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 5 min

    Visiting and reviewing SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills

    SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium is located within the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets shopping mall in Auburn Hills. This is our review of SEA...
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    Simple tips for photographing cats.
    Mike
    • Aug 31, 2020
    • 4 min

    Simple tips for photographing cats.

    Cats are a wonderful part of our lives. For many of us they are to us no different than our children. Here's some tips on how to photograph
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    Reviewing the Vivitar 28-70 f3.5-f4.8 lens
    Mike
    • Aug 3, 2020
    • 6 min

    Reviewing the Vivitar 28-70 f3.5-f4.8 lens

    This is a review of the Vivitar 28-70 f3.5-f4.8. It's a very interesting lens and one with a lot of possibilities when combined with a...
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    How to connect an FD lens to your EOS Camera.
    Mike
    • Aug 2, 2020
    • 4 min

    How to connect an FD lens to your EOS Camera.

    Whether you want to try using something old on your snazzy new DSLR or you want to use your dad's old lenses from when he was your age you m
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    Reviewing a Waterproof Camera Backpack by Endurax.
    Mike
    • May 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    Reviewing a Waterproof Camera Backpack by Endurax.

    Camera backpacks are really nice. There' also a dime a dozen on Amazon. I've used a few with various camera setups. It's really useful to be
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    How to photograph night landscapes.
    Mike
    • May 19, 2020
    • 7 min

    How to photograph night landscapes.

    It's one of the most rewarding forms of photography. Sitting beside your camera in a pitch black night, waiting for the timer on your phone
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    How to photograph river rocks with household items, to create a beautiful rockscape background.
    Mike
    • Apr 22, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to photograph river rocks with household items, to create a beautiful rockscape background.

    This is a project that you can easily do with kids and a cell phone. The process is super simple but produces wonderful results.
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    Why you shouldn't waste advertising on Instagram to gain followers.
    Mike
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Why you shouldn't waste advertising on Instagram to gain followers.

    So you may be wondering about Instagram ads. You've read online that paying for Instagram followers is a bad idea that will hurt you in...
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    Urban Exploration in Sheldon Iowa.
    Mike
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    Urban Exploration in Sheldon Iowa.

    In Sheldon Iowa, along the Union Pacific tracks, lies a very cool old building. This building is in an advanced state of decay, however that
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