Shawn Granton, Professional Photographer

In the purest sense of the term, a professional is someone who makes money from what they do, whereas an amateur doesn't. This dichotomy has become convoluted over the years, see the fuss over "amateur" status and the Olympics for an example. The term "professional photographer" is a pretty loaded one, conjuring up images of...

Another excursion to the Long Beach Peninsula: 21-25 April 2021

A three speed on the beach. Long Beach, WA. 22 April 2021. Olympus 35RD/Kodak Portra 400. As I've stated previously, the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington state has become a favorite destination of Emee and myself: beautiful but fairly quiet, as Portlanders end up hitting the Northwest Oregon coast instead, and a bit too far...

A Three Speed Ride to Willamette Falls, 11 April 2021

Camera: Minolta SR-T 101. Lens: MC Rokkor PG 50mm f/1.4 Film: Kodak Ektar 100 Sunday April 11 was the beginning of a full-on "pseudo-summer" week in Portland. Temperatures would hit the mid-70s F (23-25C) by weeks end. This Sunday was pleasant but cooler at 60F/16C. Still, a great day to ride! Right about now is...

To Powell Butte with the Robin Hood, 3 March 2021

Camera: Olympus 35 RD. Film: Cinestill 50D. Powell Butte is one of my favorite biking destinations: It's just far enough away that I'll get in a decent (around 20 mile) ride no matter what. Powell Butte is deep coniferous forests on the slopes and a big rolling meadow on top. The views of Mount Hood,...

Delving into Black and White: My Film Photography Journey

Trillium, Rosemont Bluff. 1 April 2020. Minolta Hi-Matic 7s/Kentmere Pan 400 It was inevitable: I'm getting into black and white photography. I started to delve into it about a month after getting the Minolta Hi-Matic 7s. I wanted to get comfortable with just shooting film before I attempted black and white. (While black and white...