Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Driving home with youngest daughter (19), after enjoying a nice dinner together, the radio was all ads. I say “We need to get a Walkman for the car.” Her reply “What’s that???” I clearly have more work to do. 160
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I’m ready for the end of summer. It’s been long, hot and way too busy. Let’s say goodbye to the heat with a fresh #trichrome 🔴🟢🔵 Made this one with an OM2n, 135 lens and Ilford PanF. #believeinfilm 0201
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026It seems this morning’s environmental portrait session is being rescheduled. Annoying. 040
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 28/08/2026There’s a new trend of photographing TV screens and claiming the resulting images are their own. I suggest these people don’t stop there. Copy/paste the artist statement of Richard Prince and also claim that as their own. Then do us all a favor and pawn your gear. 140
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The pricing on these is insane. I always wanted to buy a second body. But now I’m looking my copy more as an investment piece. Which is a shame, it needs to be out in the field more than it is. I paid $1500 - new. 4150
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Turning Suzane Vega into techno tonight. Fortunately, copyright prevents me from posting anything. Consider yourself spared. #mpc 030
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I was working up some BW portraits today for a client. Shot them on a 553 with a 120 and black pro mist filter on Tmax100. I need to invest in some heavier diffusion filters. Thinking about a set of Softars. #toomuchdetail 190
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Listening to an old school mix tape. Literally a cassette tape. 5535
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Artificially brassing your unused gear is lame af. (note the pristine lens mount) Why is this predominantly a red dot thing? Photo is from an email I received today from a well known retailer, not AI. No shade on them. 460
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Been listening to a lot of music making podcasts lately. Discussions on gear, creative blocks, workflow, GAS, digital vs analog, concerns about AI. One medium is auditory, the other visual, both more similar than not! 180
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Haven’t had the ELX out for a few months. Was the right tool for the job today. For a quick paced portrait session, it beats hand cranking a 500cm. 0170
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 09/07/202611:45pm and I’m re-preparing for a 10am photo session. Creative work isn’t 9-5. When ideas hit, gotta move. 010
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I could completely replace salt and pepper with green chilies. 220
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Current playlist. Fits my mood today. Hard to believe this is 40 years old. Sounds just right! 0110
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 24/06/2026This is creepy AF! I received this marketing email this morning from a large photo retailer. I can only imagine the sleeze balls who think this is a good idea. This kind of thing does everyone in the industry a disservice. We need to be better than this. 130
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 21/06/20269pm, 90°, summer solstice, not yet dark, enjoying a nice Viognier on the back patio. 020
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 20/06/2026@tomnorthfilm.bsky.social after our discussion about the merits of weather sealing a couple days ago, guess this was bound to happen. Camera/lens did great used them both all day. The strobe remote did get a little water in the LCD (not weather sealed). A 600w/s monolight also got a good soaking. 190
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Sitting in a restaurant with youngest, a World Cup match is on. The over dramatization of any trip, fall or contact is insane. It’s like watching WWE. Perfection of the “it’s so painful my career is over” look is clearly a huge part of any pre-game preparations. 020
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 02/05/2026The last few days have been pleasantly cool and overcast. Sun is coming out tomorrow and I have 🔴🟢🔵 ambitions. 060
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 28/04/2026#Wideluxx selling fast. My cutoff for an untested camera was $3500. You’ll need $4572 (with shipping). Which isn’t that bad considering what it is. But at that price, I’d like to hear from owners and see some reviews. I can patiently wait for the next production run. 3140
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 22/03/2026Today was unseasonably hot; 100°f. The sun did set, it cooled, traveled across the neighborhood on my electric skateboard to a special person’s house, had some wine. Rode home (without crashing) was awesome. 260
Reposted by Neal HinkleDan K @zdp189.bsky.social · 13/03/2026I have a hundred+ rolls of freshly produced KikiPan 320 BW film to give away in lots of 3. Free shipping & duty paid. In the next 24h, send me a DM with Kikipan as the text. I'll notify the first 35 for shipping details. In return please post a pic taken with the film or of the received rolls. 149134
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 05/03/2026At one point this evening I suddenly realized I had three laptops on my kitchen table. A MacBook Pro, a Microsoft Surface (favorite!) and a Dell ProMax. WTF have I become. Embarrassing confession. 140
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Had some students in my office this afternoon. One of them picked up my copy of Robert Frank's "The Americans". He wanted some history. I told him everything I knew. Immigration is a good thing for our democracy as well as diversity in all its forms.democracy.is 150
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I've had a crazy busy week and I'm finally catching up with what's happening. So the Washington Post has eliminated its entire photo department? WTF! Honestly blows my mind. 040
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Stayed in an Airbnb this weekend. The decor was a little weird, yet bland. #trichrome 1150
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 23/12/2025My camera set up for (hopefully) my final photo shoot of 2025. Today’s last file number; A0659199.3FR. The CFV back records file numbers sequentially. Over the years, it has churned out a staggering amount of data, 16 megapixels at a time on its square CCD sensor. 3250
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Tired of hearing about Ice. Karma’s a bitch boys. 030
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Out enjoying a nice dinner with my youngest.. US Open was on a few of the TV’s. No joy in that sport. The athletes weren’t happy. The fans were mostly expressionless. WTF.. go do something else people. Life is far too short to anguish in your leisure time. 050
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 23/08/2025New ride from Canada! Glad I got it now. In a few days it might cost 35% more. It’s going to be tough on these small businesses. #longboard 180
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 12/08/2025apnews.com/article/east...apnews.comKodak cautions there's 'substantial doubt' about its ability to stay in businessThe more than 130-year-old Eastman Kodak Co. is cautioning that there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business, saying it may have difficulty meeting upcoming debt obligations. 2192
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025This has been the summer of the half frame camera. There are new photos posted literally every time I open this app. I can’t help but think the Pentax 17 gets most of the credit. 4231
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Darkroom talk tonight got me thinking. I’ve had a couple different ideas for building a home darkroom to have post “retirement.” But now I’m rethinking things. Maybe the way to go is super simple. Wildcat Hill style. Forget all the dedicated stuff. Light bulb, printing frame and a sink. 250
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Stealth cat is: A: Guarding a Hasselblad Flexbody B: Ensuring a Hasselblad Flexbody is covered in cat hair C: Pretending to be a chameleon D: All the above 2120
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Just love it when a car needs a $1500 repair when it’s not even 2000 miles out of warranty 🙄 140
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 16/07/2025A complete brain fart of lens design. Sony’s fancy G Master 70-200 has a lens mount alignment marker that is the same color as the lens. Impossible to see in the field. I’ve resorted to a low tech fix. Otherwise, it has proven to be a really nice lens. 190
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 15/07/2025Cool article: sfstandard.com/2025/07/13/p...sfstandard.comPhotos: Modern skater girls pictured like 19th-century soldiersBay Area photographer Jenny Sampson’s antique technique captures the majesty and freedom of girls on boards. 182
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 03/06/2025editing is selecting images to show from a bigger take of “unedited” images. editing is not post production or manipulation of images. to say this image is unedited isn’t correct. that would imply a random image was selected from a take of photos and we all know that isn’t likely. #mondayrant 040
Reposted by Neal Hinklefearofrevolt @fearofrevolt.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Creepy Jackalope Eye #assemblage #collage #art #digitalart #collage_community #digitalcollage #collageworldwide #contemporarycollage #collageoftheday 2331
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 07/05/2025I have a low level interest in the Met Gala because I’m hoping to see something new, interesting and noteworthy. Didn’t happen this year. Mega designers in a mega creative slump. 210
Neal Hinkle @nealhinkle.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Here's my contribution to #FolderWeek Used my 4x5 Speed Graphic. Hand held, rangefinder focused and composed with the viewfinder. Such a quick and easy way to work. Used #FP4Party #believeinfilm 2460
Reposted by Neal HinkleLaidric Stevenson @photoisadeadmedium.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Super late, but a quick March newsletter; my attending the Dallas Art Book Fair last month, sample spreads from my latest zine some nights i can’t sleep, and the hopeful start of a new publication: buttondown.com/photographyi...buttondown.comEvents and the fatigue afterwardsUmmm…let’s just pretend I sent this in March… The Dallas Art Book Fair was a success. I met a lot of interesting people and had some good conversations. I... 131
