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RAPID CITY + BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

April 16, 2019

If you know my friend, Laura, you likely adore her. A few spring seasons ago, when her first baby was a toddler and Laura was expecting her second, I asked her to model for me. I’d recently purchased a film camera, and wanted to try it out in a not-wedding scenario—where I could fumble and […]

April 6, 2016

Aaron and Emily, I can hardly wait for your wedding this fall! Thank you for spending this gorgeous spring day with me, for making it extra fun and lighthearted, and for bringing along your trusty sidekick, Dax. Enjoy a few of my favorites! –js ———————————————————— Emily, what’s your favorite thing about Aaron? His beard, obviously. […]

July 17, 2012

A few of my favorite black and white photos from a recent roll of film. Happy Tuesday!     Geeky Stuff for those who wonder: Film-Kodak T-Max 400, exposed at 200 ISO. Developed and scanned by Indie Photo Lab. Camera-Canon EOS-3 and various Canon lenses  

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