Dan Zamudio

Assorted Diana photographs

Intimate is one word often used to describe a small black and white photograph. Whether it is a daguerreotype from the 1850s or a snapshot of a great grandparent, the smaller size image gently invites the viewer to “come closer” for a better look.

My photographic work focuses on creating the small, square, slightly faded images that are similar to photographs found inside old photo albums. I seek out a subject matter considered a link to the past and compose the image by excluding anything that would destroy the illusion of a vintage photograph. The majority of the images are printed full frame, without cropping.

I use a toy camera called “Diana” to create my black and white images. The Diana camera is made of plastic, including the lens. The plastic lens produces a slightly blurred focus that adds an aged quality to the photographs. These cameras were discontinued in the late 1960s and early 70s

Ruben Aguirre

Amplifier 1/2/3, 2022

Mixed Media