kodak portra 400
I don't photograph newborns very often, but the quietness and simplicity of life during the first few weeks is something I've grown to miss. My youngest is three years old and its anything but quiet and simple. I've already forgotten what its like to hold and experience life in its infancy. Hope you enjoy this handful of newborn goodness, all captured on film in various formats. Congrats Sarah & Grant!
Leah is a barista at Keen Eye Coffee just west of 38th and Hiawatha in Minneapolis, MN (formerly Tilia's Beans). This coffee shop was empty for years and recently opened under new ownership. Its great seeing new businesses start up in South Minneapolis. I want to support them like crazy, because its people like Leah who work in these shops. Observing her and how she works and relates to customers was so cool. I've been wrestling with how to photograph this sorta thing more. Should I post interviews along with the photos? Should I try to incorporate some form of publicity for these businesses? I just don't know yet. But, I know I love hanging with cool people who love what they do and making portraits in the environment they work and live in. So, for now….you just get photographs :) Thanks so much Leah. I really appreciate your willingness to be you in front of the camera. This was another 100% film session. boom. 
Mamiya 645 with 80mm 1.9N, Mamiya RZ67 with 90mm 3.5, Polaroid 180, Kodak TriX 400, Kodak Portra 400, Fuji 100c, Fuji 3000b
FIRST ROLL THROUGH MY NEW/USED CAMERA! AMAZING! LOVE YOU BABE, YOU ROCK AT BEING A WIFE AND MOM!
MAMIYA 645 PRO w/ 80MM @1.9 / KODAK PORTRA 400