John Brandon II

My camera is my diary...
Love God, love people.
Instagram: @machineandflower

[John Brandon II @MachineAndFlowe]

Walk in the light.

[John Brandon II @MachineAndFlowe]

Going on another Twitter break. Trying to exist on four different social media platforms is wild when none of them are paying you. Catch me on Instagram [only] for a little while ✌🏾

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@JankyJans 😁😁😁

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Vintage glass on modern cameras. Yes.

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@RyanYero I actually like my results with it but my main issue is that the negatives seem so thin/flimsy in comparison to other stocks.

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@1Focusphotos They are interesting cameras for sure but a tad bit too large. I take my camera everywhere. I would love something in the size/package of a fuji X-Pro 3 but with a full frame sensor. That would be easy to take everywhere, aesthetically pleasing, and clients wouldn't question it.

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I wish sony and fuji merged. Sony makes perfect cameras (in my opinion) but it's too perfect. Sterile. Fuji makes cameras that make me want to pick them up but they push using jpegs, and they're not full frame. I would love to see them partner up on a camera.

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@moodydarkroom I would immediately have a fresh revelation of how strong gravity is.

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@brianwhite1990 Sheesh. Look at that set up! With the lens element that large, I assume your sensor gets the best part of the glass?

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@JJPhoto_ You didn't even have to tell me bro. I can tell by how you interact with people here, and how you set up spaces to conversate. I gotta be more like you 😆

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Dear artists: Meet people. Talk to strangers. Genuinely be interested in what they have to say and not just to promote yourself. Show authentic love.

The opportunities that can come, because of that, will surprise you.

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Review your priorities regularly. This world is full of temporary distractions.

[John Brandon II @MachineAndFlowe]

@jaserhunter I'd be interested in knowing your daily creative practice. Do you walk, with your camera, everyday?

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@JJPhoto_ Bro you ain't right for this one 😂

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@dinojagger @BIJOU @DnDBeyond @DNDRECS The perspective of that 2nd shot is nice.

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@Just_Honey_B Start with a point & shoot! They are relatively inexpensive, and easy to find. It'll get you used to the process of composing/capturing a shot without the crutch of a screen, choosing/loading film, and patience in the development process. 🫡

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@JJPhoto_ Understandable but it won't die just because it's put on pause!

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ART REQUIRES HUMANITY.

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@tiairrabrown You not allowed out of this shutter click gang though

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@JJPhoto_ Dear sir, do it.