Large Format Photography Changes How You See the World
Large format photography is more than a photographic process; it’s a shift in perspective.
Unlike digital or even smaller film formats, the deliberate approach required by large format forces you to slow down, examine each element, and truly see the world.
The process of setting up the camera, adjusting movements, and carefully composing transforms how you engage with your subject.
Every choice—framing, exposure, even the decision to press the shutter—carries weight, urging you to see details you might otherwise overlook.
This heightened awareness of light, texture, and detail brings a new depth to everyday scenes.
As you practice this careful observation, it reshapes your vision beyond photography. You start noticing the subtle interplay of light and shadow, the textures in nature, and the quiet, timeless beauty in stillness.
Large format photography opens your eyes to the world in ways that other mediums simply can’t, giving you a newfound appreciation for the art of seeing.
00:00 Intro
00:28 The tree
03:24 Heading out loaded with 4x5
11:47 Large Format changes how you see the world
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