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19/07/2024

This week’s Film Friday post comes by way of long-time Field Mag contributor , who calls both Wailuku, HI and Toronto, CA home. His plant portraits and vivid landscapes are so unique and artful, I can’t get enough. Hope you all dig it too. Read on below for valuable insight into his film photography practice, then click through and give him a follow.

“Photography extends my memory, helping me to revisit the past in such a vivid way I am able to feel the spirits of places and people. It also is a great complement for my love of nature, inspiring me to be outdoors and explore as much as I can. What I love the most is having the honor of visiting so many special place, sacred, inaccessible and being able to share the spirits of that place, that moment with a wider audience.” - words and photography by made on with medium format film

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16/07/2024

Cool off in this heat wave with a few images from our friend Alana Celii aka , a Los Angeles-based visual editor, photo researcher, and photographer.

Currently a photo research editor working in tech, Alana previously spent nearly a decade as a visual editor at The New York Times, and editor and researcher at The Wall Street Journal and TIME. Alana’s personal work has been exhibited in the U.S. and abroad. Her first monograph, Paradise Falling, was published in 2020. Give her a follow, you won’t regret it.

*Portrait by , who you should also follow

02/07/2024

Norway’s legendary deep fjords hide some of the most stunning landscapes one can imagine, with peaks rising thousands of feet into the sky from the water’s edge. Our newest trip report feature now live on fieldmag.com follows a small team of field testers for Norwegian outfitter as they explore the stunning Sunnmøre Alps, guided by the Norwegian philosophy of På Loffen—wandering without objective.

“We had set our sights next on the Skårasetra, a collection of small hiking huts flanked to the west by the majestic mountain Skårasalen, towering 5,000 feet above. By going up, we bushwhacked through thickets and scrambled past waterfalls until we finally reached the ledge where our simple shelter awaited us. The beauty of the view affirmed the notion that luxury, if you adjust your definitions, is only a short hike away.

“The landscape was wide and open, and so was our day. Should we go east or west? Up or down? When on loffen you take breaks whenever you feel like it, you enjoy the view, you take the path less traveled, the longer route. It’s not very often anymore that we can live this life of freedom—no plan, no goals, just the pursuit of living closely with nature.”

For more film photography and a deeper dive into the trip, hit the bio link and visit fieldmag.com // Words by Christian Løvenskiold, film photography by Trygve Markset of

01/07/2024

Rio at sunrise. Never thought I’d have to the opportunity to visit Brazil then the homies at brought me out last year. Was very sick. Sharing this film photo from the trip now cus I haven’t traveled much this year and well, daydreaming of being back in a perfect paradise like this right about now.

Hbu? Been a busy year for everyone it seems, but have y’all been traveling a bunch or mostly just working, stacking, sending emails? If so, where you been that I should go to too?? 😊

28/06/2024

For this week’s Film Friday we’re headed to Michigan to feature a selection of work by . Read on below for her film photo journey. Then click thru have give her a follow.

“My photography journey actually began with film. I had seen some photos coming up on my Instagram feed that looked different from anything else I had really seen before, and when I learned that it was because they were taken on film I knew that I had to get a film camera of my own. Up until that point, I had only taken photos with my phone, so it was a bit of a learning curve, but I very quickly grew to love the process as much as I loved the results. While the price can be tough to swallow sometimes, it’s just become a necessary spend for me because of how much I love it. There’s something that film photographs have that digital ones don’t (in my humble opinion) and film really evokes something in me that justifies its price. The colors, the light, the way it can make scenes look so timeless... it just makes everything so beautiful and is the only medium that I feel can truly record moments in the same way that I see them in my memories.” - words and 35mm film photography by made with Pentax K1000 on Kodak Portra 400 & Ultramax 400 film

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27/06/2024

Float through any popular paddling spot and you’re almost guaranteed to spot a pair of Z/Classic sandals. Known for comfort, durability, and performance, the aquatic footwear icon has been a top pick among rafting guides (and hikers) for decades. Now, for the first time since Chaco introduced the design in 1989, the Z sandal has been given a complete overhaul with new straps, buckles, and a new, water-specific Megagrip outsole.

The result is the new Chaco Rapid Pro, developed through a design process driven by both professional river guide feedback and empirical lab testing.

To get the full story we dove deep into the updated design, speaking with both designers and raft guide testers. Head over to fieldmag.com or hit the bio link to read the full feature, made with the support of as part of our ongoing “Sole Searching” editorial series.

All photography courtesy Chaco

21/06/2024

This week’s Film Friday heads east to Japan to feature the work of “mountain photographer” Atsushi Ash Hirano aka .film. Ash shot the cover of our second zine, WINTER, and also runs a photo called community . Read on for more about his take on film photography, then click thru and give him a follow.

“An analog camera is a magical box that allows me to feel eternity. Humans compete to create taller buildings, more convenient tools, and higher-quality cameras. The latest digital camera I use now will be a piece of crap in 10 years. However, analog cameras made before I was born are still loved by people all over the world, just like the buildings in Florence. The works they produce teach us that lasting art doesn’t necessarily have to be numerically high-spec. That’s why I love analog photography.” - words and 35mm film photography by .film made on Nikon FM3A, with Kodak Portra 400

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20/06/2024

Looking to explore more this summer? Check out this new modern hiker, fit for long days on the trail

Hands-on with the all-new St. Elias hiking boot, a sleek modern update with a nod to the heritage hikers the Minnesota-brand built its reputation upon

14/06/2024

This week’s Film Friday feature takes us west to Colorado to share the beautiful work of . Tough to pick the order of these! Read on for a glimpse into his approach to film photography then click thru and give him a follow.

“Film photography has led me on an incredible journey of self-discovery and creativity. Working within the entire analog process, there’s a feeling that I’m creating art, rather than producing content. The timelessness and the warm tonalities that’s baked into the film aesthetic, has been the ideal canvas for my interpretation of the American West. The grandeur and romanticism I seek to capture in my landscapes translate seamlessly onto film.

The film photography community on IG is a huge source of inspiration and I’m grateful I’ve been able to connect with so many amazing artists.” - words and photography by made with Mamiya 7 on medium format Kodak Portra 400 & Portra 800 film

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31/05/2024

Down in Santa Cruz, CA is where you’ll find photographer Renee W aka , the subject of today’s Film Friday post. I love the way she lets light transform her landscapes and subjects. Give her a follow then read on for further insight.

“Through film photography, I repeatedly find unexpected layers of creativity. By honing mindfulness and shifting perspectives, I rediscover the overlooked and uncover new connections with nature, place, and self. The analog medium of film enhances the ability to be present, enriching the creative process with heightened awareness.” - wise words and film photography by made on and with and

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30/05/2024

At the center of a serendipitous collision of people, product, volcanic geography, and Samaritanism spanning nearly 100 years, is the new Crag Rat Evo, the latest design in our ongoing Sole Searching series of deep dives into legendary footwear, supported by .

As the story goes, in the 1930s, Charles Danner began making spike-soled boots for logging and moved his company to Portland, Oregon to support the booming timber trade. A decade prior to that, a group of climbing enthusiasts in nearby Hood River began aiding in mountain rescues, and became known as the Crag Rats, now America’s oldest volunteer search and rescue organization.

After the Crag Rats were featured in a Danner photoshoot, they suggested to the company that his crew could help make a utilitarian SAR boot. After many months of field testing, prototypes, and collaborative refinement, the new Crag Rat Evo was born—a lightweight but rugged mountain boot with a GORE-TEX waterproof liner and, most importantly, a beefy Vibram sole.

The all-volunteer group still operates year-round in the Mt. Hood and Columbia Gorge region today. And the new namesake boot is now available for both SAR professionals and civilian hikers alike.

Read the full story of the Crag Rat Evo now on fieldmag.com via our bio link.

All photography courtesy

29/05/2024

Back at FM HQ PNW for a few days. Feels good to be back among the old growth. Not the best place to catch up on work. But the best place to catch up on just about everything else. Gonna ask the trees for advice and hear what the creek has to say about it all.

In the meantime, if you need me, I’ll be be out back with a small stick, cleaning another winter’s worth of pine needles from between each deck board, or inside watching old snowboard videos on VHS and DVD.

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Film photos from summer 2023 made on Fujifilm GA645 with Kodak Portra 400 film

24/05/2024

This week for film Friday I’m excited to share a truly beautiful set of images from Seattle-based contributor Tiffanie Yang aka .tiff, made while hiking in the Italian Dolomites. Read on and swipe thru for a glimpse into her approach to travel and film—then click thru and give Tiff a follow!

“Travel was the spark that ignited my love for photography many years ago. I’m fortunate to have stepped foot in many beautiful destinations, but the Dolomites in Italy have been the most awe-inspiring place I’ve ever photographed. This trip would not have been the same without my trusty Minolta, which had miraculously been fixed a week prior. Film has allowed me to see the scene in front of me more clearly, teaching me to slow down and notice all the details and framing possibilities. Every time I look back on these photos, it’s like seeing an exact copy of my memories and feeling the emotions of those moments.” - words and photography by .tiff made on Minolta x700 with Portra 400 and Ultramax 400

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23/05/2024

Having been posting much. Still need to reply to all your emails. It’s hot and sweaty in NYC right now. Drinking plenty of water and trying to get back into climbing. Thinking about getting out of the city. Thinking of my annual summer family backpacking trip. Thinking about cowboy camping. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel the thigh burn from hiking instead of neck ache from screen time. Just a few things on my mind. Hope all is well with you, internet friends 🤝

Film photos made on Contax T2 with Kodak of some sort probably Portra 400 thanks yall

21/05/2024

Views from a recent trip to Morocco, generations-old riads and kashahs made of adobe and palm trees. Getting the opportunity to visit a number of small towns in the Atlas Mountains on the edge of the Sahara Desert was incredible. Doing so by bike made the experience even more unique. Waking up to the call to prayer with these scenes out the window is something I’ll never forget.

More film photos and the full trip report coming to fieldmag.com soon. In the meantime, holler at if you’re keen for a desert pedal too.

Photos made with on film 🤝

17/05/2024

This week I’m excited to highlight the photography of Union City, CA based photog , one of my favorite shooters whos been killing it steadily and getting deserved recognition as of late. Read on below for a look in his film photo journey, then click thru and give him a follow.

“My journey with analog photography has been amazing. I’ve gotten to see beautiful places and met good genuine people. The best part for me personally is getting to connect with like minded people who share the same passion for photography. There’s nothing I want to do but take tons of photos. I’m at my happiest when I’m out taking photos—in these moments it feels like everything will be okay.” - words and film photography by made on 7 with and

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10/05/2024

Hot on the heels of our Field Mag PNW Campout announcement (ticket info via bio link!) we’re sticking around Portland, OR to share the film photography of . Read on a look into their creative mindset then click thru and give them a follow.

“Photography has always been about taking with me a piece of a particular moment that’ll stand the test of time. Now I combine that feeling with the satisfaction of executing a well metered, timed, and composed photo—shooting film demands more commitment and precise attention to the details of both the subject and process. Since being dedicated to film, I’ve seen an elevation in my digital work, too. So it is without question that the two mediums work hand in hand in my opinion.” - words and photography by made on and with and 400

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09/05/2024

After years of requests I’m so excited to announce our first Field Trip is finally here! Join Field Mag and .yoshi for a rare overnight campout among the old growth of Mt. Hood, Oregon 🌲

The Vibe: Welcome cocktails while you pitch your tent. Private chef-prepared dinner with natural wine, Rainier, or NA bevs. Campfire stories and s’mores. Then camp creekside under 250-year-old Doug fir and cedar trees. Wake up to fresh coffee and a trail run (or walk) followed by a dank breakfast. Head home smiling.

Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon

Date: May 30 - 31

Your Ticket Includes:
🏕️ Reserved Campsite
💤 Tent, sleeping pad & bag
🥞 2x meals and drinks
🧢 Limited-edition Merch
🤝 Hang with me and other rad ppl!

Just 20 spots are available so don’t sleep! Discount for couples/buddy bookings!

Head to shop.fieldmag.com (link in bio) for the full rundown 🫡

08/05/2024

Would you spend a year and a half traveling 12,000 miles in a sailboat with an old friend you hadn’t seen in years? For fun? Photographer Hayden Childs (aka ) did, and the resulting imagery—and story—is incredible.

Battling icy decks and blizzards, two old college roommates set sail from Rhode Island, embarking on a 16 month journey to the notorious Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America. Battling currents and fierce southern winds, they arrived in Chile five months behind schedule but richer in experience. Sailing through Patagonia was a true test, facing unrelenting rains and formidable winds.

Navigating through Tierra del Fuego and the historic waters of the Strait of Magellan, they faced the elements with a damaged engine, yet persisted, fueled by the camaraderie found at Yacht Club Micalvi in Puerto Williams—a gathering place for diverse sailors prepping for extreme expeditions.⁣ ⁣

As they rounded Cape Horn, no grand revelations were found, only a profound appreciation for this strange, adventurous life.

The word adventure gets thrown around a lot these days—I’m as guilty as anyone—but this right here, is a true story of adventure you don’t want to miss. Head to fieldmag.com via bio link to read the full photo essay 🌊

03/05/2024

This week we’re headed to Seattle, WA for Film Friday to feature the work of . Read on for a glimpse into his process then click thru and give him a follow.

“Film opened my eyes to valuing the artistic side of my photography. Shooting film taught me how to value my time, study the compositions through my viewfinder and take a moment to think about my subject and how it’s interacting with its surroundings.

“With the ever rising cost of film, it’s only taught me to further value each frame I shoot, keeping me in the moment and not staring at the back of my camera. When a film camera is in my hand, I take the time to be in the moment and still get to create.” - made with with Kodak and an and

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02/05/2024

Supporting our mission of celebrating good design in the great outdoors continues, we’ve launched a new article series diving deep into new and iconic footwear designs called Sole Searching, supported by . For our third feature we’re shining the spotlight on , the new running brand co-founded by renowned Spanish ultrarunner .

Led by a central principle of achieving sustainability through quality and durability, NNormal shoes are built with kevlar uppers and made to last over 1,200 kilometers. After that, their Vibram outsoles are specifically designed to be resoled for another 12,000 km—something no other major running shoe brand touts.

With the release of Jornet’s new Tomir 2.0, the two-year old brand continues to innovate. To learn how the emerging brand plans to shift the paradigm of trail running even further—with a new interchangeable midsole shoe, for example—read the full feature now on fieldmag.com. Link in bio.

All photography courtesy

24/04/2024

“Spanning 58 km of bog, boardwalk, and beach, the North Coast Trail (NCT) is an isolated and often overlooked hiking route on the northern shores of Vancouver Island, BC. When people speak of the NCT, they tell tales of a trail that’s more puddle than land, of boots that never dry.

As I walked the beaches I looked out at the horizon and down at the ground, searching for a glimpse of something magical. Over the course of 7 days I spotted shells and paw prints in the sand, and whales and birds floating in the water.

Pebbled and sandy beach sections are bookmarked by buoys hanging from branches along the treeline. Oranges, yellows, and pinks signal campsites with tent pads and the beginning of lush inland sections. There the coastal sounds faded away to stillness, with only the faint rustle of leaves and chirping of birds in the distance. Knotted ropes and cable cars span rivers to lend a helping hand.

There is a quietness, a calmness on the NCT unlike any alpine hike I’ve ever experienced. The crashing of waves and pebbles moving under the weight of my feet created a hiking soundtrack I didn’t know I was missing.”

Words & photography by made on SureShot A1 with and

29/09/2023

With torrential rains falling in much of the Northeast we're gladly revisiting summer with this week's , courtesy nomadic film photographer . Read on for a glimpse into her background and approach, then give her a follow for more beautiful landscapes and shimmering moments.

"I began my career developing and printing my own film in the darkroom, which really gave me an appreciation for the art of photography. Although prices are high and I don’t have darkroom access anymore, I haven’t stopped shooting. I feel more inspired when I pick up my film camera over my digital and I see things very differently. My compact camera setup of a Canon AE-1 and two lenses allows me to document my life in a way that feels timeless yet authentic to my experiences." - words and photography by made with on film

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27/09/2023

Really digging the photo work of lately, especially the lookbook imagery made for the recent x collab. The western wear—and A-frame tents!—is all very well done and when set among such a striking backdrop in the Mountain West it’s a damn fine combination. What do you all think? Can you think of a better place to toss back a few cold ones?

Hit the bio link to see the full collection review article by 🤝

20/09/2023

Mentally I’m here, watching the waves roll in. So much to do. But maybe I’ll just have a sit. Take a break. See where the wind blows, how the clouds look in a while. Soak in the sun. Ya know?

Photo by made with on in beautiful Brazil 🇧🇷

19/09/2023

Did you know there’s a thriving outdoors community here in New York City? There is. And at the center of it a bunch of rad brands and shops are making and selling adventure-ready gear, hosting hike clubs, and building a more diverse future for the outdoor industry. Hit the bio link for the full story. And read on for more insight 🏕️

Now, NYC may not seem like the most outdoorsy place in America. But with 28,000 acres of parkland and 14 miles of public beaches—all accessible by public transit—where folks can run, bike, climb, surf, and even camp, it’s actually a perfect basecamp for outdoors lovers.

The nearby Hudson Valley and Catskills Mountains expand the recreational opportunities further. And better yet, farther north the Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area of any kind in the lower 48 states, with six million acres of forests, lakes, streams, and mountains.

Even with over 8 million people living in NYC and upwards of 23 million in the tri-state area, there’s a little something for everyone here—you just have to try a little harder. But it’s worth it!

Hit the bio link to read the full article and discover some new outdoorsy brands to support and follow 🤝

Images courtesy respective brands // Design by

18/09/2023

A dark and dreary start to the week here in NYC. Got me digging thru recent scans to find a few similarly foggy photos from last week’s trip to Vancouver Island. While low clouds shroud skyscrapers here in the city fog surrounds old growth cedar and Sitka spruce along an especially rugged slice of Pacific Coastline. Oh when Mother Nature made the PNW she hit the nail on the head 📍

Photography by yours truly aka with on

Btw do people from BC refer to their province as PNW or does that term start and stop in Oregon and WA state?

15/09/2023

This week's post features the work of , based right here in our hometown of New York City. Swipe through his beautiful B&W photos, give the man a follow, then hit the bio link to read our recent Q&A with AP the Angel by 🤝

"I am an artist who creates with an emphasis on light and shadow and with analog photography. I really love the balance between all things in life, and photography allows me to experiment with the balance and observe in a way that I see and feel better than most things. I love the process of analog but I most definitely don't love the cost. It's only worth it because I love the way it makes me feel." - words and photography by made on with

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14/09/2023

Michelin starred bag dinners on a rocky bluff on the south side of a Central Oregon volcano. That’s what I been thinking about all day. Hbu?

Photo by made with film on