Studio Update

I’m installing a background support for the new mini-studio. The drywall was too soft and I didn’t want to drill into the concrete so I had to go with good old 2x4’s. The wood was so soft and smelled like memories of my father’s woodshop. Some wood is a lot like chicken in texture and appearance and I am often tempted to taste a little but it’s a bit hard to chew. Anyway I used nuts and bolts and the saw I use for my framing mitres and had a lot of fun getting sawdust all over the place. I used bolts to push the top of the structure tight to the ceiling to hold it all up and now I can attach the background screens. My deadline is Monday for the studio to be tested and ready for booking customers.

I also redid the front window for spring with some of my watercolours.The Waiting Area is Waiting.....

Darkroom Update

I’ve been getting calls about the darkroom again so I’ve decided to get a better negative scanner to be able to provide exhibition quality scans from negatives of all sizes to my clients. This will allow me to proof digitally and then print orders by hand from the numbered proofs or contact sheets, possibly on prepaid rolls like they do with slides. I have also been doing some work at the wolf with an awesome group of actors and crew that are performing the Cherry Orchard.

One of the actresses wants me to do her publicity photos. That really got me thinking about the negative scanner. It goes so well with the decision to shoot Medium Format again as well as the work I’m doing in the mini studio on Dundas Street. It’s all coming together nicely if I can just stay focused. (Pun intended). You’ll see my progress here on the blog I hope.