John Coffer is an alternative photographyer – living an alternative lifestyle. He makes his tintype images with a huge and ancient camera.

At first you might think that the technique seems a bit strange. It can seem especially odd when considering all of those camera plug-ins and apps that can create so many different kinds of artsy photographic looks. But sometimes, at least for many of us, it is simply a lot more fun…

Pinhole photography is much more than what it seems. Most pinholers only use the most obvious techniques. …the pinhole image is a starting point for many potential outcomes.

“The Decisive Moment” is when all of the considerations come together. It is the time frame when everything within the image frame is in synchrony.

When linked to the rest of their suite, there is no end to the possibilities for photography, video, design, sound creation and music.

During the making of the image…, I realized that one of the bikers was about ready to leave. I started the HDR sequence just before he started the bike, which turned on the headlight.

A great little book with big ideas about image-making. I have had mine for over thirty years. Your copy will probably cost a bit more.