2023

In 2023 I took almost 400 film photos. I started my first roll of expired film in October and was hooked. About every other roll I have shot since has been past its expiration date; I love not knowing what sort of colors I'm going to get. In December my dad's friend gave me my first proper camera, a Nikon FE2, which I still love and shoot to this day.

People

2 men dressed like daft punk a dog jumps to catch a ball 3 people ponder a chess game

Like many people I learned chess as a kid, but didn't go past the basics. One night at a party, I saw my friend on his phone playing someone or doing the daily puzzle. After that I challenged him at almost every time I saw him, until one night I won. Since then, I have played countless games at functions, bars, and of course online.

man holds an open champagne bottle

Places

Randy's Donuts in Costa Mesa 3 italian cypress trees edge of the getty museum building a tent in front of snowy mountains light peaks through clouds before sunset
Half Dome in Yosemite

If you have ever taken a film photo in Yosemite, you share at least one thing in common with world renowned photographer Ansel Adams.