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Some photographs from yesterday.
Still messing around with my post process, which seems to be ever ongoing. I don't ever seem to stop tinkering with my color work.
These were processed first by using Raw Photo Processor (RPP) to prep the raw file into a working state, then exporting the TIF to further edit in Lightroom with a preset that I've made for myself.
Used my Leica M262 
I took a recent trip with my partner for her birthday up to Hudson and Red Hook. Most of these are from there, but a few are from around where I was staying in New Jersey…
I’ve been to Hudson a handful of times now. There’s something about the place—this worn-down, slightly neglected feeling that I’m really drawn to. Old cars, aging houses, quiet buildings… just this kind of run-down absurdity to it all. I’m not entirely sure why it pulls me in the way it does, but it does. There’s something fulfilling about photographing what most people might overlook. Almost like making something out of nothing. Or maybe just recognizing something that was already there, waiting to be seen. I enjoy it just as much in the moment as I do later, going back through the images and processing them.
I think that’s part of the process of becoming an artist - you slowly grow into your own way of seeing, and at some point you realize that what you’re drawn to has value. Maybe that’s mine.
It was a quick trip - half a day, one night. I’ve grown used to moving like that. Years of touring, going city to city, have wired me to observe quickly. To take things in, trust the instinct, and move on. Not everything needs to be labored over. Sometimes it’s just about flowing with what’s in front of you… or even what isn’t.
When I decide to make a photograph, it’s not just about the subject - it’s the color and light. Over time, I’ve started to see more of the final image while I’m still shooting. Or at least I think I do. Post-processing can take things in a thousand different directions, but lately I’ve been trying to close that gap - seeing more clearly from the start.
But it never really settles. Every time I feel like I’m getting close, something shifts. I start seeing color differently, or noticing texture in a new way. It’s actually pretty fun - kind of like tone chasing as a guitarist. You’re always dialing something in, always adjusting, always just slightly off from where you think you want to land.
I look back at some of my older work and feel the urge to revisit it. Not everything, but certain images. Part of me thinks I should leave it alone, let it exist as it was. But there’s another part that wants to refine, to bring it closer to what I see now. It’s a constant push and pull.
One of my favorite spots from the trip was this old auto shop - at least that’s what it seemed like. Hard to tell exactly what it was, but it had all these rare, vintage cars just scattered across the lot. Bentleys, Ferraris, a few Volvos… just sitting there, not curated, not staged—just existing. There’s something about old cars in places like that that really gets me. I can’t fully explain it, but it feels right to photograph.
For these images, I’ve been using Raw Photo Processor (RPP) for the base, and Dehancer for finishing. I’ve used RPP before here and there, but recently I felt pulled back to it, and this time it’s clicking more. It feels more intuitive, even though there’s still a lot to learn.
The process itself feels different. More analog. More restrained. It’s not always obvious just by looking at the final image, but for me, it changes how I approach the work. The results feel softer, more subtle—while still holding deep blacks and enough brightness without pushing saturation too far. I’ve tried getting this look out of Adobe Lightroom alone, and it gets close—but not quite there for me.
Maybe I’m overthinking it. Probably, at times. But I can’t help it. I’m always looking for better tools, better processes - anything that gets me closer to the look I have in my head.
At the same time, I know there’s no single right way to do any of this. You could shoot JPEG and never touch an edit. You could go deep into post. It all works, depending on what you want. What I’ve come to appreciate is how much the small decisions matter. Subtle changes. Minor adjustments. Like ingredients in cooking - they build on each other to create something that feels unique. Something with texture. With emotion.
I feel like I’m getting closer to something in my work. But we’ll see.
It’s a long road, and I’m in no rush. Just going to keep going, keep refining, and enjoy it for what it is.
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And to all a good evening.
Pinky up
I’m still sticking to it
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NYC friends:
Printed Matter now has a few copies of my latest photo zine with my buddy Owen in their shop. Stop by and snag a copy!
I do also have two more copies on hand that I will sign. Each are 15k sats shipped free USA shipping. Just zap this note and send me a dm with shipping details 😎
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Jumping in brb
Just a couple from this morning.
Trying to get in a habit of just sharing what I've got when I have it ready, no matter what it really is. I'm still tinkering around with Raw Photo Processor as well which as been interesting. Colors feel more accurate.
Leica M262 / edited in RPP direct to jpg.
#photography #noicemag #leica 
Currently on a trip, spending some time with family, and finally getting around to finishing a few images.
Lately, I’ve been revisiting Raw Photo Processor. I’ve used it on and off in the past, but for whatever reason it pulled me back in - and this time it’s clicking a bit more.
Still plenty to learn, but I’m starting to appreciate the way it handles tone. It feels a bit more deliberate. Less heavy-handed.
Curious to get a quick tone check from you all.
Shot on the Leica M262 as always. Processed in RPP and exported straight to JPEG.
If you’re unfamiliar with it, here’s the overview:
Great write-up from Pavel Kosenko:
#photography #noicemag #leica 
Raw Photo Processor (RPP)
Pavel Kosenko
RPP for begginers
I spend a lot of time studying color from aesthetic and technological points of view. Eventually I figured out that the really good results can be ...
Look what I found. These are hard to catch.
I took a recent trip to the middle of Georgia the other week. Brought the Leica with me of course and was able to spend a bit of time walking around the "downtown" area.
It's always fun to visit places like this that seem to be stuck in time, farmland, just rundown really. Always my favorite content to photograph.
Here's just a few from the day.
Edited in Raw Photo Processor (RPP) / Leica M262
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Getting a nice fat tax refund. Can’t wait to smash buy more corn with it.
Good morning 🚀