The Monochrome Minute

The Monochrome Minute is an article series to help you master the art of black and white photography. Whether you’re a beginner exploring light and shadow or an experienced shooter refining your style, our posts offer guidance on seeing in monochrome, capturing mood, and creating images that truly stand out.

Leica M  EV1: The Monochrome Shooter’s Dream?
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Leica M  EV1: The Monochrome Shooter’s Dream?

Even without holding it, the Leica M EV1 feels like a camera made for monochrome shooters precise, deliberate, and capable of capturing subtle tonal nuance. For those who treasure legacy M lenses and black and white photography, it promises a thoughtful evolution of the Leica M system.

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I’m a Beginner: Should I Choose Film or Digital?
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I’m a Beginner: Should I Choose Film or Digital?

Choosing between film and digital photography isn’t just about gear it’s about how you want to see and create. Film slows you down, inviting patience and imperfection; digital gives you freedom, speed, and endless experimentation. Whether you’re drawn to the ritual of film or the flexibility of digital, each path shapes your eye in unique ways. This guide will help you find the one that fits your vision.

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From Glass to Code: The Shift from Optical to Computational Photography
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From Glass to Code: The Shift from Optical to Computational Photography

Photography is shifting from glass to code from the physics of light to the logic of algorithms. Once, the lens decided how we saw; now, software does. This quiet revolution isn’t about which is better, but about how each shapes our way of seeing. Whether through the purity of optics or the precision of computation, photography remains a dialogue between truth and interpretation.

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