In our Photographers’ Stories series we are interviewing Goodman Camera builders and users about their experience. Regardless of their day jobs, these guys have a clear passion for film photography and each of these photographers has truly adapted the camera to their unique desires and created something unique with it. Our aim with this series is to showcase how versatile little boxes we designed, and hopefully we will have you convinced that there truly is a Goodman Camera for everyone. Interview with Virgil Roger Virgil’s Goodman collection. All of the photos in this blogpost was s ..read more

Written by Jess Hobbs   While many of us might not put “art” in the same sentence as smartphone, let’s face it, our phones are always with us.  If you’re at all like me, I’ll gladly reach for my phone in a pinch to grab a shot, but I sometimes find myself wanting a more tactile experience and unique result. The ability to add a little digital into an otherwise analog workflow is not only liberating, but can also be a very powerful tool. So, on that note, I’d like to introduce you to our newest accessory: the Cinezone! The Cinezone is an adapter that lets you to mount your sma ..read more

Written by Jess Hobbs   That’s right, it’s that time of year again! If you’re into photography as much as we are (as we suspect you might be, given that you are reading our blog), then the following scenario might sound familiar: The holidays roll around and a family member, friend, or significant other asks what you would like as a present. As you quickly run through a list of film photography items that you’ve been dreaming about all year, you notice their eyes glaze over with confusion as it becomes apparent that they have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Maybe yo ..read more

In our Photographers’ Stories series we are interviewing Goodman Camera builders and users about their experience. Regardless of their day jobs, these guys have a clear passion for film photography and each of these photographers has truly adapted the camera to their unique desires and created something unique with it. Our aim with this series is to showcase how versatile little boxes we designed, and hopefully we will have you convinced that there truly is a Goodman Camera for everyone. Interview with Rupert Pupkin All of the photos in this blogpost was shot by Rupert with his Goodm ..read more

In our Photographers’ Stories series we are interviewing Goodman Camera builders and users about their experience. Regardless of their day jobs, these guys have a clear passion for film photography and each of these photographers has truly adapted the camera to their unique desires and created something unique with it. Our aim with this series is to showcase how versatile little boxes we designed, and hopefully we will have you convinced that there truly is a Goodman Camera for everyone. Interview with Tobias Staerk All of the photos in this blogpost was shot by Tobias w ..read more

In our Photographers’ Stories series we are interviewing Goodman Camera builders and users about their experience. Regardless of their day jobs, these guys have a clear passion for film photography and each of these photographers has truly adapted the camera to their unique desires and created something unique with it. Our aim with this series is to showcase how versatile little boxes we designed, and hopefully we will have you convinced that there truly is a Goodman Camera for everyone. Interview with Martin J. Smith Check out Martin’s work on his Instagram Tell me a little abou ..read more

The Goodman Zone stands its ground alongside most other traditional medium format film cameras, but with the added advantage of the seemingly endless possibilities to customize this camera. The incredible image quality drawn from the line of compatible high-end lenses means you can create a truly special shooting experience wherever you are in your photographic journey. In this article we will be looking at 9 very different representations of the Goodman Zone, showcasing exactly how versatile little box really is, and hopefully I will have you convinced that there truly is a Zone for ..read more

Written by Jess Hobbs   The focus of Dora Goodman Cameras has always been—and will always be—deeply tied to its roots; on Dora and the beautiful creations she designs. Whether it’s the hand-crafted leather camera straps, classic cameras re-skinned in luxurious wood veneers, or designing and building stunning 3D printed cameras, one can’t help but wonder what else is to come. However, as the saying goes, “there’s no ‘I’ in team,” so we thought this would be a great time to give you all some insight into the crew working alongside her! Starting as a 1-person operation, the team h ..read more

It’s no secret that at The Phoblographer, we love analogue photography. It’s more so because the physical and emotional experience of using film cameras is still unmatched by digital ones. I have an ever-growing collection of 35mm and 120mm film cameras; each of them distinct in its look and feel. When it comes to handling, I would rate almost all of them above the digital cameras I use for my work. There are times when I like to take them out and hold them in my hands just to enjoy the feel of old school metal and leather, without even shooting a frame. This is the reason why a lot o ..read more

Written by Jess Hobbs All photos in the article were shot by Jess Hobbs with the Scura 6×6 pinhole camera   In an artistic rut? Feeling overwhelmed? Then grab a pinhole camera and get those creative juices flowing! Shooting with a pinhole camera allows you to focus on the experience, placing emphasis on the process itself rather than the end result. Young or old, from beginner to seasoned professional, pinhole photography is a fun and easy way to escape the ordinary and focus on composition, get experimental, and practice patience. So, as you may have already guessed, today we wil ..read more