Luis Samaniego

By day, I am engaged in hydrological modeling, climatology, and teaching. Beyond these professional pursuits, photography is my true passion—a creative outlet I wholeheartedly embrace. This website serves as a dedicated space for sharing my photographic endeavors. For insights into my scientific career, please visit my professional profile.

My journey into photography began 50 years ago with my father’s Olympus 35 mm film camera. Guided by my uncle, who introduced me to light metering and the fundamentals of photography, I was instantly captivated

Over the years, I’ve worked with various cameras, including the Minolta X-300, X-700, Bronica SQ-B, Hasselblad 503cx, and Chamonix 45-F2. Recently, I’ve delved into developing black and white, color negatives (C-41), and color-positive films (E6). I take pride in creating my own black and white and color prints from 35mm, 6×6, and 4×5 film formats in my own darkroom.

My photographic interests are diverse, ranging from macro and nature photography to abstract scenes, architectural subjects, and portraits. The expansive possibilities offered by large format photography continue to inspire me to craft compelling images.

Adhering to the philosophy of “learning by doing,” my exploration is driven by curiosity and experimentation. I draw knowledge from the works of Ansel Adams, Bruce Barnbaum, Chris Johnson, among others, and find inspiration in the masterpieces of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Edward Weston, Sebastião Salgado, Steve McCurry, and many contemporary photographers

I firmly believe that film photography thrives as long as passionate individuals continue to embrace the medium. This site is a tribute to those who keep the spirit of film alive.

All images showcased on this website are original creations by

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