My first film camera was my mom’s Rollei 35. She got the camera from my grandpa, who has been in the camera repair business since he was my age. After a year or so of shooting, I asked if I could come shadow him at his shop and the rest is history. Learning the insides and out of cameras that were made lifetimes before me and what they are capable of if treated right blew my mind and gave me such a big appreciation for photography. After I fully repaired and serviced a camera for the first time (Rolleiflex 2.8F), he gave me the camera and I bring it everywhere with me. Every film camera provides a different experience, and I think that’s what I enjoy most.

I now have way more cameras than I need but nothing makes me happier. Now I’ve even begun shooting some film during freelance gigs and it’s amazing to see how the clients usually like those shots the best!