James GrundyI’ve been photographing for 13 years and have a penchant for 35mm and medium format film. Black and white street photography is my go-to. My work has been featured in online and print media through a few publications like Shutterstock, Brooklyn Resource Mag, Off The Rails and Collective Quarterly. http://www.james-grundy.com
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What Makes A Good Photograph Lesson #1: Leading Lines
Leading lines in photography is an important technique in creating a striking composition. In the start of our series what makes a good photograph great, we take a look through famous and historical photos that have captured the eyes and imagination of the photography community and dissect and assess them for how they use leading lines […]
Getting Started In Film Photography For Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide 2017
In this guide I aim to cover everything relevant for a beginner looking to get started in film photography. Film is a very exciting prospect and it is the reason I fell back in love with photography again. The first roll of film I ever shot was the first day I spent in New York […]
Pentax K1000 Review: Comprehensive Film Camera Guide 2016
In this Pentax K1000 Camera review, we outline information about the camera, it’s performance, usage and recommendations. The Pentax was originally marked as the Asahi Pentax K1000, but was shortly after was changed to just the Pentax 1000. Check Pentax K1000 prices here. The Pentax K1000 is a ridiculously simple camera to use and that’s […]
How To Self Publish Your Own Photo Book
It was back in early 2013 on the eve of moving to New York when a friend handed me the first roll of 35mm film for my birthday that I would ever shoot. I picked up a cheap and trusty Canon AE-1 from eBay and headed out into the streets full of optimism and uncertainty. […]
Which Canon 50mm Lens To Buy For A Film Camera?
If you’re wondering which Canon 50mm lens to buy for a film camera that’s simple – The FD Mount 50mm f1.4 for around $95 as shown above: Why get this one? Well you have a couple of options when looking at canon film cameras – there’s the 50mm f1.4, 50mm f1.8, 50mm f1.2 and 50mm f1.2L […]
Comprehensive Yashica Mat 124G Review 2017
The Yashica Mat 124G was my first introduction to medium format film photography. And what a fine introduction it was. Speaking in terms of value for money the Yashicas are really up there. Of course we can talk about how good the Rolleiflex and Hasselblads are – the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the medium format […]