Recent content by cjnicolai

Joxby, just something to consider. I don't use stop either, but you don't need anywhere near 5 minutes of wash time between developer and fixer. Keep in mind that water doesn't actually "stop" the developer, it just slows it down and keeps the developer from getting into your fixer. If you're...

To answer the other part of the question, if you don't print very frequently, it's not a bad idea to put it in the fridge. As for the other, my preference depends on whether you're talking about RC or fiber paper. For RC, I prefer pearl / lustre , for fiber I prefer glossy. (Glossy fiber...

Even though I'm a full-time pro, I don't have a film stash, other than a box of 4x5 Tri-X. I'm lucky to have several suppliers I can walk / drive to to buy film, but mostly it's that I only use one kind of film ever, and it's easy to find.

I'm a full-time professional photographer working primarily with children and teens. I have two websites full of child portraits, including my own. In my eight years of business, I've had only two clients decline to allow me to share their kids' images online; one was a very high profile...

Pippy, I'd be happy to do it, but I'm in Denver, Colorado. If you want to pay postage both ways, I'll process it for you. - CJ

Under those storage conditions and assuming no moisture issues, there should be no problems with processing the HP5. I've developed 25 year old film in less ideal conditions with fairly good results, so I'm betting yours will be fine. You might have it developed slightly longer than normal...

I would advise against getting opinions on this matter on a public Internet forum. The only advice you should be taking is from an attorney or law enforcement officer. The Internet is a usually well-intentioned bastion of incorrect information, and will only serve to confuse and concern you...

Why, thank you. ;) My band just recorded a few weeks ago, so by the middle of the month, we should have some new songs up on our website. www.recklessred.com . Music keeps me sane. Sort of.

LOL, Susane. I'm aging fast and now dying my hair. ;)

Thanks, guys. Mike, believe it or not I tripped on my stairs and shattered my arm in several places. Didn't really know that was possible! Of course, now everyone teases me about falling UP my stairs. It's sort of funny in retrospect.

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone. Steves-a-pain e-mailed me (you know I love you, Steve) with a thoughtful happy birthday note this morning, and it made me realize how long it's been since I've checked in here. 2008 was an extremely difficult year for me, and ended with a...

Hello, Neil, Yes, I'm still alive, sort of. I've had some health issues and can't seem to feel good two days in a row. It's been a rough summer. I'll try to look in on this thread more often, though. - CJ

Hey, Steve, I'm alive, really. Sorry if I've been a bit absent. Yes, I had a ton of potential jobs and opportunities all come in at once, and I'm trying to keep all the plates spinning. Estimates and proposals, so much fun. Expect a letter out to all who have expressed interest tomorrow...

I favor simplicity. For my client shoots, I take: Bronica ETRS medium format film camera 75mm 2.8 lens Light meter That's it. If I'm doing a major shoot (for a magazine or other commercial job) I'll take a 40mm 4.0 wide angle lens. The only time I take more than that is when I will be...