Golden hour, whether in photography or medical care, represents the delicate nature of time.

In photography, it’s that brief window when the sun casts a soft golden light, suspending the world in a rare glow. In medicine, it’s the critical first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury when rapid care can save a life—a sobering reminder of our fragility.

In both cases, golden hour is a call to recognize life’s impermanence, to be present, to pay attention, act where it truly matters, and to find meaning and joy in the brief but brilliant light we are given.

🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
📷 Minolta X-700

Lost and found negatives pt. 6: brave boys jumping down Ponte Dom Luis I in Porto, shot on Leica M6 and Kodak Gold, dev by #carmencitafilmlab scan by myself with #valoi and #negativelabpro

🇰🇷 Smiley Market 🍜 스마일리 상

📍Seoul, South Korea
🎞️Kodak Color Plus 200

shot on Kodak Gold 

Our beloved Wednesdays with my daughters ☀️

shot on Kodak Gold

Taken with Gold 200

In July of 2024 my brother and his family came to visit me here in Illinois, it had been over 2 years since I had last seen them. I offered to do family portraits for them at the beautiful Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine, IL. I deeply cherish the moments I captured with them during this trip. The portraits were shot my Canon AT-1 using Portra 400.

We just arrived to the beach in Morondava (Madagascar) when we saw children playing in the sand with some bottle caps, simulating a soccer game. I asked them to pose me for a photo and they did not hesitate at all. It was such a candid moment, full of jokes and laughs. The beach was full of life, we had a great time there.

I've been to 5 different national parks this year; each has its own defining beauty, but Acadia National Park has captured my heart. This photo was shot on 35mm Kodak ColorPlus 200. 

Bball

This picture from the Oregon coast captures a quiet sandy beach hugged by cliffs and framed by tall evergreen trees. The calm waves gently lap at the shoreline, while the golden light and classic Portra 400 tones enhance the dreamy, nostalgic feeling of this moment. 

📷 Mamiya 7 🎞️ Kodak Portra 400

Musician in Porto on Portra 400 film

My best friend and his best friend. 
Happy memories shot on very expired Kodak tmax 3200.

I’ve always been captivated by the way cities transform on rainy nights. As a child, I was mesmerized by the reflections and the glow of lights in the rain. Inspired by that nostalgia, I decided to capture Montreal’s Chinatown on film using Portra 400, a perfect medium to immortalize the mood and timeless beauty of the scene. This picture quickly became one of my all-time favorites i’ve ever taken!

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Golden hour, whether in photography or medical care, represents the delicate nature of time.

In photography, it’s that brief window when the sun casts a soft golden light, suspending the world in a rare glow. In medicine, it’s the critical first 60 minutes after a traumatic injury when rapid care can save a life—a sobering reminder of our fragility.

In both cases, golden hour is a call to recognize life’s impermanence, to be present, to pay attention, act where it truly matters, and to find meaning and joy in the brief but brilliant light we are given.

🎞️ Kodak Portra 400
📷 Minolta X-700

It was the first snowfall of the winter, and we had an idea of taking an old gown and shooting in the snow. It was slushy, and very cold, but worth the discomfort in the end!

There’s hardly a day I don’t walk down to look across the Juan De Fuca Strait. The sunsets always seem to grant a little extra time here. Being mesmerized by the panorama is a bit of a universal experience I think.

Mother and daughter in law piggy backing.

I took this photo of Eloïse and Tiago during a break from filming a documentary I’m working on with my agency. Eloïse, together with her partner Matteo, runs a mountain farm in Ostana, in the province of Cuneo (Piedmont, Italy). They both take care of grazing their goats and produce high-quality cheeses using fresh goat milk. They are amazing people who love mountain life and strongly believe in a 'return' to traditional jobs, favoring a less digital life but one filled with experiences and hard work.

 

Captured a joyful moment at Covent Garden’s iconic sleigh! 🎄✨ Feeling festive and loving the holiday vibes in this magical spot.

A baby’s first Christmas is so magical.  Team Santa all the way

We love holiday traditions and events that spark children imagination and keep the magic alive. Many places are overcrowded this time of year and this sweet image to remember our trip is nothing short of miracle.