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A Day on the Coast — Laguna Beach, CA
There is a softness to the ocean that feels especially cinematic when captured on film. These photos were taken on the Leica M5 paired with the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "rigid" lens, using Kodak Vision3 250D. The combination creates warm colors, natural grain, and a nostalgic glow that digital does not fully replicate. Film photography slows everything down. Each frame is intentional rather than disposable. The water was calm, the clouds moved in and out throughout the day, an

Aaron Schottenstein
Dec 9, 2025


Chasing Light in the Arizona Desert
There’s a certain kind of silence in the desert that you can’t explain — only feel. It’s the hum of heat and wind, the stillness between cactus shadows, the way the air itself seems to hold a story. When I’m not shooting campaigns or portraits, this is where I go — into the desert, camera in hand, chasing light. Not because I’m looking for anything in particular, but because every shift in tone feels like a new frame waiting to happen. The Language of Light Arizona light is u

Aaron Schottenstein
Nov 4, 2025
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