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About
Eric Mercer looking to the side at Joshua Tree National Park while holding a Fuji Natura Classica film camera
Photo by Erika Johnson

Hi, I'm Eric. I'm a Seattle-based photographer trying my hand at shooting film.

With film, I find it easier to balance taking photos with being fully present in the moment. A film roll only holds space for a few photos, inspiring equal bouts of spontaneity and careful deliberation. Line up a shot, release the shutter, and move on. There is no pause to review; the film won't be developed until days or weeks later. Maybe the scene was captured, maybe it was lost. Either way, the moment is still here to be experienced.

In my free time, I enjoy brewing espresso, traveling, and hiking with my partner Erika.

All photos are unedited from the original film scans.