My early experiences shooting film deeply shaped how I handle color tones. It's an intensely personal, subjective preference. To me, film colors are images with texture. Whether the teal-green cast of Fujifilm or the warm sepia of Kodak, both left deep impressions on me. A slight shift in color can give a photograph an entirely new beauty and mood.
Every time I travel to a city, its architecture, weather, light, and culture inspire a unique view of that city's colors. I've made it a habit to name my tones after cities, because each trip brings new revelations about color.
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For example, on this trip to New York, I brought the Leica SL3 for the first time. Alternating sun and rain let me capture the many faces of this vibrant city. Building on Leica's color foundation, I created a “New York, New York” tone to express its fast-paced, full-of-life character.
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In Barcelona, the dry, hot Mediterranean climate left a deep impression. Blue skies, sunshine, earth-toned European architecture, and the leisurely romance woven through it all melted into my lens. Along the way, I often gazed at the sky, watching sunlight fall across this beautiful city, drawn deeply by its tranquility and azure. So on my first night in Barcelona, I crafted a tone exclusive to Barcelona, to commemorate the colors of this city's charm.
Leica SL3 + Zeiss ZM 28mm F2.8 + SL 50mm F2 APO
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