We go again…

Welcome to Issue No. 1 of The Small Hours. I’ve used this name for many different things over the years, but this feels like the most appropriate. In an effort to defeat the algorithm to actually share, view, and enjoy imagery again I’ve been carrying a 1994 Pentax ESPIO 140 point and shoot camera that belonged to my Grandfather. It’s not a great camera, but he was a great photographer who would capture beautiful moments with this camera. I’m being more selective with my shots and enjoying the slow wait to see what develops weeks later. The images are merely snapshots and memories I took for myself. There’s an emotional side of film photography that I am not finding in digital. When I look at these less than pristine images of mundane moments, I am immediately transported back there. I can remember the moment vividly than a digital image–at least that’s what it seems like. Hopefully, I can do this more some regularity as I am beginning to love photography again.

Issue No. 1 - A Summer Abroad is a collection of imagery from the Summer months of 2025. Through a few happy coincidences I managed to visit several wonderful cities this Summer. Toronto was a work trip, but the rest was a memorable 10 days across Europe with my teenage son. We took trains, planes, boats, taxis, metros, and bicycles around these incredible cities. We ate too much gelato, saw incredible art, spent time with family, and jumped off a five meter platform into the clean and frigid harbor in Copenhagen. However, getting to spend that time with him away from my laptop was the ultimate highlight. I am so glad I took so many photos and can relive these moments when the wanderlust hits. I shot five rolls of films, a mix of Portra 160 and Colorplus 200 and 400. To my surprise, this old camera did pretty well. I hope you enjoy the snaps.