Field Notes
Essays on film, darkroom chemistry, gear, and the long walks through Mexico City.
Venturing into color: First impressions of Lomography Color ‘92 Sun-kissed
A cool film that is good for the city and all things urban
Shooting CDMX downtown at night with Delta 3200
Blue hour downtown, and forcing myself to see the city differently.
Phone photography might not be that bad after all
This is the story of buying a Coke Zero.
Dirty Little Library is live
Let's keep sharing zines!
Introducing: Dirty Little Zine
No more excuses to start creating your first zine.
Weekly Exposure #6: “Blown Highlights and the Lesson I Needed”
A few rolls with blown highlights pushed me to rethink everything. Spoiler: It wasn't just the developer.
Weekly Exposure #5: Going Minimal
One camera, one lens, and why less gear means better photography
2025, the Year I Found My Stairway to Heaven
… and the 20 frames that define what FILM RICK is all about
Four Hours at a Photo Bazaar (and questioning everything)
On attending a photography event and wondering what the hell I’m doing with a camera
Weekly Exposure #4: Infinite City
Facing vertigo, upgrading the darkroom, and discovering Rulfo's lens
Capturing Día de Muertos (2025)
A celebration of life and death—not Mexico's version of Halloween
Weekly Exposure #3: Between Neon Dreams and Shattered Illusions
When Your Dream Camera Isn't Enough
Weekly Exposure #2: Embracing Imperfection
On slow film, blurry frames, and learning to love the accidents
Weekly Exposure #1
Starting a new weekly series on Film Rick to share new findings, experiences, and all things analog.
AGFA Billy + Fomapan: The $50 Setup That Delivers
Proving you don't need expensive gear for gorgeous medium-format shots
Long Live Black and White
A journey through grain, light, and the timeless language of monochrome
Riding the Power of the Yashica MAT LM
Medium-format horsepower, three rolls, and a viewfinder that conquers everything.
Why I Still Shoot Film
A quiet rebellion against disposable everything.
First Impressions: Canon Selphy CP 1500
The little printer you didn't know you needed
ORWO Wolfen P400: First Impressions
A little-known German film with plenty of character and a raw street vibe
Ruins in the City: A Film Walk Through Cuicuilco
Walking ancient paths with a classic rangefinder and some Fuji 400, because why not?
Photowalk: 'How a Roll from 2008 Took Me Back to Tlalpan'
Analog warmth, expired film, and the quiet beauty of the city's south
My Unexpected Leap into Medium Format: The Agfa Billy I Story
Why I chose a budget-friendly Agfa Billy I and what it means for my photography adventures.
Does having a style really matters?
I share my experience on finding my photography style.
Inspired by Daidō Moriyama: My Adventure into Dark, Contrasty Street Photography
How I tried to emulate Daidō Moriyama’s bold techniques and what I discovered.
Owning a Leica IIIF: My Story and Why You Should Consider It Too
Sharing my experience purchasing a Leica IIIF and essential tips for anyone considering making the leap.
Why I Ditched Cinestill Monobath for Ilford's Ilfosol 3
My Personal Experience Transitioning to a More Reliable Developer
From Fear to Freedom: My Experience with DIY Film Dev & Scan
How I Conquered the Challenges of Developing and Scanning My Own Photos
Gear Upgrades: Revitalizing My Analog Photography Journey
Discover the new cameras and lenses that reignited my passion for film photography
Analog Awakening: My Journey Through the World of Film Photography
From broken cameras to nostalgic frames, uncover the story that brought me back to film.