Tag: photography
Old Camera, Fresh Perspective — Nikon D40
Photography isn’t about having the latest gear—it’s about using what you have to capture the world around you. Recently, I’ve been borrowing my dad’s Nikon D40, an 18-year-old DSLR, and rediscovering the joy of photography through its simplicity and charm. Every Wednesday, my workplace gives us something special: two hours of wellness time, usually from […]
Rediscovering My Dad’s Nikon D40: A Vintage Camera Experience
Last Sunday, while at the laundromat, I decided to take my dad’s nearly 19-year-old Nikon D40 out for a spin. It wasn’t just a trip down memory lane—it was an opportunity to embrace the unique challenges and charm of vintage camera gear. Inspired by the One Month Two Cameras (#NoBadCameras) and Snappiness YouTube channels, I’ve […]
Breathing New Life Into an Old Favorite: A Photo Walk with My Dad’s Camera
Earlier this week, I had the chance to combine two things I deeply love: photography and nostalgia. I recently purchased a new lens for my dad’s nearly 19-year-old Nikon D40, and I couldn’t wait to see how this vintage gem would perform. The camera itself holds so much sentimental value. When my dad let me […]
Grandpa’s Camera: Derrick Weston Brown on Legacy and his Grandpa “Hobbs”
I’m always interested in the stories behind objects. Poet-Author-Educator Derrick Weston Brown shares the story behind the Minolta film camera he inherited from his grandfather, “Hobbs.”
I got married last month!
I rarely post my personal business here, unless I’m writing about literature. But I just had to share these photos taken by my friend and soon-to-be celebrity photographer Marlene Lillian. Here’s her note that opens the wedding album: I met Alan when he told me to crash Dr. Tony Medina’s Creative Writing Boot camp class at […]
Tidal Basin Review Doing Big Things!
If you’re like me, you probably wondered what brought on the unseasonably warm weather a couple of weeks ago. And, like me, you’ll see the cause of that was the scorching new issue of Tidal Basin Review (TBR). I’m honored to have some work alongside writers who get down on this issue’s theme of beauty. […]
Alan W. King 