Journal
Notes from behind the camera.
Real days, real film costs, and the odd argument for why grain still matters.
Wedding · Jun 2026
Ana & Rosa, Two Rolls in Sonoma
What it takes to shoot a full wedding day on 16mm without missing a single toast.
Notes on film · May 2026
What Super 8 Actually Costs to Shoot
Stock, processing, and scanning, broken down honestly so the number on your quote makes sense.
Elopement · Apr 2026
Above the Fog, an Elopement on Mount Tam
Two people, one witness, and a three a.m. call time to beat the marine layer.
Notes on film · Mar 2026
Why We Still Shoot Film in 2026
Digital can do almost everything film can. Almost is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
Wedding · Feb 2026
One Long Table, a Harvest Wedding in Napa
A hundred and twenty guests at one table, shot mostly from the far end of the room.
Notes on film · Jan 2026
Packing List for a Two-Day Wedding
Everything that goes in the bag when a wedding stretches across a welcome dinner and a full day after.