Adam and Lindsay Moore

Aged

2011-08-21T12:56:00.000-07:00

Self-Battle

2011-07-05T21:48:00.000-07:00

Strobist: Alien Bees B800 through umbrella camera left.

St. George, Utah - Dance Photography

2011-05-21T22:09:00.000-07:00

St. George Utah - Mother and Son

2011-04-24T20:00:00.000-07:00

Shot with a random German-made folding box camera. Focusing is done by guessing the distance to the subject, and you never can quite be sure what will be in the frame and what won't. Shot on TMax 400 film.

St. George, Utah - Family Portraits

2011-04-05T23:45:00.000-07:00

St. George Utah Family Portrait Photographer

2011-04-04T23:44:00.000-07:00

Salt Lake City Temple - Fine Art Print

2011-02-06T23:29:00.000-08:00

Interested in a print of this photo? Use the PayPal interface below to order. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. Shipping is included in the price. For other printing options (e.g. different sizes or gallery wraps), contact us.

St. George, Utah Photographer - Faux Movie Still

2010-12-22T22:29:00.000-08:00

Kodak Portra 400NC (no longer in production) underexposed by 3 stops and cropped to create a faux movie still.

American Fork, UT - Jenette and Craig Wedding Photography

2010-11-23T20:45:00.000-08:00

St. George, Utah - Party Photography

2010-10-23T23:10:00.000-07:00

These are shots from a recent Halloween party. If you want to highlight all the work you put into your next party, feel free to contact us. We shoot in St. George and other areas of southern Utah as well as Provo, Orem, and other parts of Utah County. Interested in the cake designer who did that hat cake (yes, that's a cake)? Email me and I'll give you her contact info.

Provo, UT - Maternity Shoot

2010-08-20T23:17:00.000-07:00

St. George, Utah - Stylized Portraits

2010-07-10T21:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. We've moved to St. George, Utah. I took a job as a therapist at a residential treatment center and we're finally starting to settle in here. We're still available for portrait shoots in Utah County, but it's obviously a bit more complicated now. Contact us and we can let you know when we're coming to Utah County to schedule a shoot.

I also think we may go with the large photo format from now on...

Alex and Zach Wedding

2010-07-08T22:33:00.000-07:00

This was a fun backyard wedding to shoot. I used Fuji 400H, Kodak Portra 800 and Ilford Delta 3200.

Alex Bridals

2010-05-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

Orem, UT - Birth Story

2010-05-01T15:12:00.001-07:00

Birth story shot on the now-discontinued Fuji Neopan 1600.

Light Painting

2010-04-21T12:09:00.000-07:00

After a year of learning photography, this is my very first time doing light painting. More to come!

Orem, Utah - Family Portraits

2010-04-19T21:33:00.000-07:00

All shot on Fuji Pro 400H film.

Orem, Utah - Newborn Baby Photography

2010-04-14T15:04:00.001-07:00

This is my very own boy, born today. I took these photos not too many hours ago. A round of film photos using the discontinued Fujifilm Neopan 1600 are on their way.

Birth is an amazing thing! And so is being a parent. This is our second son and I feel incredibly happy to be this little man's father and guide through life. He's a beautiful boy, if I do say so myself ;)

Orem, Utah - Newborn Photography

2010-03-28T11:11:00.000-07:00

More $3 Disposable Camera Photos

2010-03-27T18:02:00.000-07:00

$3 Disposable Camera

2010-03-16T19:16:00.000-07:00

For awhile now, I have talked about how much more I love film than digital sensors for photographic capture. I was interested to see whether the worst possible film camera could outpace digital point-and-shoot cameras in terms of image quality. So I bought the Fujifilm Quicksnap Outdoor, a disposable camera from Walmart, for a whopping three dollars. Combine this with a cheap scanner that will do film scans ($30 on ebay) and you could buy 30 of these and take over 800 photos before you reached the cost of your average point-and-shoot digital camera. And if you're careful like I am when I shoot film (because each photograph costs money), you could take pictures on these for a couple years, which is about the time people usually upgrade their digital cameras anyway.

You get a total of 27 exposures on 800 ISO Fuji Superia X-TRA 35mm film. As far as I can tell, the camera's aperture is a fixed f/10 while the shutter speed is a fixed 1/125 of a second. In broad daylight, this camera would theoretically overexpose the film 3 to 4 stops, which is fine because of the exposure latitude of color negative film. Because of the fast film, it could handle various semi-low lighting conditions.

You have zero control over exposure and you can barely tell that a picture has been made when you press the shutter because it barely snaps. There's no flash on it either, so you get what you get. You also get a minimum focusing distance of 3 feet or so and everything from there until infinity is basically in focus. So you get no depth of field control either. If it's in the frame, you'll know what it is.

What I should have done was make the same images on my cheap Fuji digital camera and compare. But, this thing is so easy to carry around that I just left it in my car and snapped photos as I felt the need. No way I was going to lug around another camera all the time too. Maybe next time.

And now for the results. I took this to a local photo lab and had the negatives scanned on automatic settings on a Fuji Frontier scanner at the lowest resolution possible. It cost me an extra $2.50. Let's be honest...I wasn't expecting much. But I was expecting the images to exceed the quality of photos I see on most people's facebook pages, snapped with their $200 digital point-and-shoot cameras--because film is magical, even at the mercy of a plastic lens.

Here's the rundown.

As you might imagine with a plastic lens, the images are somewhat sharp(ish) in the middle with varying degrees of softness as you go out toward the edges. Image distortion at the fringes? Yes. A little unsharp all over? Yes. Grainy due to the high speed of the film? Yes, although I imagine with a high-resolution scan, some of the "grain" would really end up being pixels from a low-res scan.

Are the images as good or better than a majority of the snaps people post on their blogs or facebook profiles? I think so. Most of the point-and-shoot photos I see around the web are blurry, washed out, low resolution (people often shoot on small jpeg mode anyway to maximize the number of pictures on a memory card)....AND have blown out specular highlights due to the limitations of digital capture.

Will I be buying more of these? Yes. I'm particularly interested in the Kodak version using the BW 400CN film, which film I love very much. I'll be getting one soon! So snag one of these and enjoy the benefits of film for $3! See if you don't get converted!

Homemade 35mm Pinhole Camera Photos

2010-03-15T18:31:00.001-07:00

These photos were all made with my homemade pinhole camera (35mm film). I must have put the emulsion backward because everything came out red!

Salt Lake City, Utah - Autumn and Rich Wedding

2010-02-13T11:45:00.001-08:00

A Few Shots of Winter

2010-01-28T18:33:00.000-08:00

Strobist Wii

2010-01-26T22:44:00.000-08:00

Random Microscope

2010-01-21T23:07:00.001-08:00

Autumn Bridals

2010-01-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

Orem, Utah - Meters

2010-01-11T09:11:00.000-08:00

Orem, Utah - Gas in Winter

2010-01-09T08:15:00.000-08:00

Orem, Utah - Trees and Moon

2010-01-05T08:52:00.001-08:00

Shot on 35mm with Kodak BW400CN film. Great stuff.

Strobist Composite

2009-12-30T10:20:00.001-08:00

Rich and Autumn Engagements

2009-12-28T21:14:00.001-08:00

Medium format film camera, Bronica ETRSi, 75mm and 40mm lenses, Fuji Pro 400H film.

Geese

2009-12-20T22:00:00.001-08:00

Mechanical Engineer

2009-12-16T19:31:00.000-08:00

Provo, Utah - BYU Engineering

2009-12-15T22:22:00.001-08:00

First Snow Day for Little Man

2009-12-08T21:47:00.000-08:00

Provo, Utah - Plant on Wall

2009-11-18T10:36:00.001-08:00

Strobist Basketball

2009-11-16T22:47:00.000-08:00

Provo, Utah - Moroni

2009-11-15T23:44:00.001-08:00

Fall in Utah

2009-11-13T22:27:00.000-08:00

I will miss these colors

Provo, Utah - Apple Tree

2009-11-12T15:32:00.000-08:00

Afraid of the Dryer

2009-11-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

Orem, Utah - Newborn Photography

2009-11-06T23:15:00.000-08:00

Me in the Tub

2009-11-03T10:50:00.000-08:00

We finally made the switch to Canon from Nikon--for no real reason other than the fact that we shoot Canon film, so we thought we'd streamline with the same digital brand as well. This is with our Canon DSLR, which is the xsi. You don't need the most expensive, newest DSLR to make nice photos!

First Photos

2009-10-27T09:54:00.000-07:00

These are a few of the very first photos I took with my Nikon D60 back in February of this year. It was the first time I had ever used an SLR. I since took up film photography with a Canon and we're now transitioning to Canon digital as well. The Nikon is gone.

Pumpkin Sculpting

2009-10-20T23:27:00.000-07:00

Instead of carving pumpkins this year, my brother and I sculpted them using tools normally used with clay. It's harder than it might look!

Food Items

2009-10-18T07:09:00.001-07:00

In the Car

2009-10-16T22:30:00.001-07:00

Adam Self-Portrait

2009-10-15T19:51:00.001-07:00

San Rafael, California - Mission San Rafael

2009-10-13T21:59:00.001-07:00

This mission is really cool. It's right in the middle of the city. Parts of it are still functioning as a school.

Water Drops

2009-10-11T21:13:00.001-07:00

I just had to try out this classic!

Lagunitas, California - Son in the Woods

2009-10-10T22:04:00.001-07:00

#2 is Cooking!

2009-10-09T19:34:00.001-07:00

San Rafael, California - Mission San Rafael Arcangel, Virgin

2009-10-07T23:36:00.000-07:00

Dead Plants

2009-10-06T23:16:00.001-07:00

Vote for me

2009-10-06T15:08:00.001-07:00

Hey readers. Go for vote my portrait on A Little Sussy

Or, if you think another one is cooler, vote for that one. I actually didn't even vote for my own. There are some awesome portraits in the post!

Femme Fatale

2009-10-05T23:28:00.000-07:00

More to come from this awesome post-marital bridal shoot!

Birthday Cupcake

2009-10-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

Sad Son

2009-10-03T02:00:00.000-07:00

Provo, Utah - Modeling Photography

2009-10-02T02:00:00.000-07:00

Sandy, Utah - 60th Wedding Anniversary Party

2009-10-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

We shot this wonderful couple's 60th anniversary party with a small gathering of family in Sandy, Utah. To preserve a classic look for the event, it was captured entirely on film using available light.

Orem, Utah - Maternity Photography

2009-09-30T02:00:00.000-07:00

Utah Portrait Photography

2009-09-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

Our portrait photography is changing forever due to some new techniques and equipment. This is me in a trial run of some things. Looking good.

Orem, Utah - Spotts Family Portrait Photography

2009-09-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

Erika - Portrait Photography

2009-09-26T02:00:00.000-07:00

Bass Guitar

2009-09-25T02:00:00.000-07:00

35mm Panoramic Set 2

2009-09-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Bronica ETR-Si with 135W back.

35mm Panoramic Set 1

2009-09-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Shot on expired 35mm film with a Bronica ETR-Si and the 135W panoramic 35mm back.

Orem, Utah - Baby Shower Photography

2009-09-22T02:00:00.000-07:00

Provo, Utah - Blomquist Family Portraits

2009-09-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of the medium format film images from the Blomquist family portrait session we did recently.

35mm Panoramic Photos

2009-09-19T02:00:00.000-07:00

This was a new venture for me. I have a medium format camera that uses a 35mm "panoramic" back (not really panoramic considering it just makes an image across the 35mm frame with the width of a medium format frame. You have to imagine the image cropping around the middle third of the frame when shooting. Shot with Kodak 160 VC rated at ISO 400. Then the scanner had issues. So they turned out very strange looking...and I love em!

Provo, Utah - Tree and Leaf

2009-09-18T02:00:00.001-07:00

Orem, Utah - Family Gathering

2009-09-17T02:00:00.000-07:00

We had a little family gathering for Lindsay's sister and her family, who moved to Texas. Here are a few 35mm snaps I made.

Juxtaposition

2009-09-16T02:00:00.000-07:00

These photos were made on two different days with two different cameras (both Fuji Pro 400H film). I didn't mean for them to have so much in common, but they do. Pretty cool, eh?

2nd Place in Film is Not Dead Scholarship Competition

2009-09-15T02:00:00.000-07:00

Well, in the end, I did not win the Jonathan Canlas workshop scholarship. However, I did get 2nd place in the competition! I'm very pleased with that accomplishment. I think the photo I entered is by the far the best I've ever made and marks a new beginning in direction for me in my portrait photography. I've been studying the work of Arnold Newman and feel very inspired by how he made portraits. I'm fascinated by the idea of environmental portraits and I plan to make some of my own very soon. Keep checking in to see changes in some of my personal work along these lines.

Check out some of the comments here to see nice things people said about my photograph. After it was all over, I also got a very nice email from Leah McCormick about my photo. I admire Leah's work very much. All in all, it was a win for me!

The photo here is on Brigham Young University campus. Rusted car and rusted building.

Provo, Utah - BYU Administration Building Plants

2009-09-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Provo, Utah - BYU Bell Tower

2009-09-12T02:00:00.000-07:00

I'm really proud of this photo. I framed the subject in with a ring of trees. It was shot on Fuji Pro 400H film (220) with a Bronica ETRSi, 40mm lens. Very minor adjustments in post processing. This is almost exactly as it came off of the scan from the negative.

My Son

2009-09-11T02:00:00.000-07:00

Orem, Utah - Sky and Clouds

2009-09-10T02:00:00.000-07:00

Cupcake Photography

2009-09-09T02:00:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR ME!

2009-09-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited! My three generation photo for the Film is Not Dead workshop scholarship is in the top 5! Please go to Your Heart Out and vote for me (Adam Moore)!

Thank you so much! This would be a dream come true if I could win this!

Provo, Utah - BYU Coal Power

2009-09-08T02:00:00.000-07:00

Provo, Utah - Zach and Alex Engagement Photography Practice

2009-09-07T02:00:00.000-07:00

Lindsay's sister was kind enough to bring her boyfriend and let us do a practice shoot with them. Digital and medium format film were used.

Provo, Utah - Cityscape

2009-09-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

Provo, Utah - BYU Creamery on 9th Boxes

2009-09-04T02:00:00.000-07:00

Spanish Fork, Utah - Mountains and Moon

2009-09-03T02:00:00.000-07:00

Essence of Utah

2009-09-02T02:00:00.000-07:00

This is the image I selected to enter Jon Canlas and Your Heart Out's competition for a scholarship to the Film is Not Dead workshop. Hopefully I get into the top 5!

Typewriter

2009-09-01T02:00:00.000-07:00

Violin

2009-08-31T02:00:00.000-07:00

Park City, Utah

2009-08-29T02:00:00.000-07:00

Salem, Utah - Flowers

2009-08-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

Park City, Utah - Mousley Reunion Family Formals

2009-08-27T02:00:00.000-07:00

All shot on medium format film in the shade with a Bronica ETRSi.

Park City, Utah - Mousley Reunion Black and White Head Shots

2009-08-26T02:00:00.000-07:00

Shot with a Canon EOS Elan 7E using Kodak 400CN, color-negative black and white film. Same exposure latitute and other benefits of color negative film; black and white look.

ATTENTION: HELP ME (Adam) OUT!

2009-08-25T21:22:00.000-07:00

When I first got into photography, I quickly became aware of Jonathan Canlas, an amazing wedding photographer who shoots 100% film. I found out he teaches a workshop called Film is Not Dead and immediately wanted to attend. However, at this stage in life, I simply can't afford it.

Well, recently, Jon and yourheartout.com have teamed up to offer two scholarships (worth $2,000!) for two lucky photographers to attend the workshop in Park City, Utah. Needless to say (although I'm obviously saying it anyway), I really, really want to attend!

The competition involves shooting a photograph (on film, of course) that captures the "essence of Utah." I did a shoot with my grandpa, dad, and brother the other day and now I need help choosing which photo to enter (since I can only choose one). I have until August 30th to submit a photo. Please look over these and either comment here or email us directly and let me know which you think is the best one! These were all shot with a Bronica ETRSi using a 40mm f/4 lens and an off-camera strobe.

Park City, Utah - Mousley Reunion Film Shots

2009-08-25T02:00:00.000-07:00

We had a great reunion in Park City. We shot both 35mm and medium format film, as well as a handful of digitals (mostly for indoor shots requiring hot-shoe flash). Here's a little of what we saw.

Park City Utah - Mousley Reunion Golf

2009-08-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Grandpa

2009-08-22T02:00:00.000-07:00

My grandpa is a sweet guy. His property bumps up against this awesome pond. Oh the childhood memories. These are caught on 35mm film.

Salem, Utah - Salem Day Parade Film Shots

2009-08-21T02:00:00.000-07:00

Salem, Utah - Salem Pond Ducks

2009-08-20T02:00:00.000-07:00

Food Styling Photos - Produce

2009-08-19T02:00:00.000-07:00