Every once in a while as a photographer, I get asked to do some special sessions. Such was the case earlier this month with Eagle Rock Veterinary Clinic. They were celebrating their first year of business and each day of the week they had something different planned. Monday was pet portrait day and I got… Continue reading Behind The Scene: Sessions With Eagle Rock Veterinary Clinic
The Crooked Path of Life
“Adversity introduces a man to himself.” – Albert Einstein Before we begin this article, I want you to know it was a very difficult one to write. I felt lost in life and was searching for something. I laid it all out here, and writing about what I’ve been experiencing has been beneficial to me… Continue reading The Crooked Path of Life
First Film Roll Processed
This year has flown by! I started the film journey back in March and am only now, in late August, showing off the fruits of my efforts from one roll of film. To be honest I was as nervous as I was excited about going back to film, albeit on a small hobby scale. For… Continue reading First Film Roll Processed
Harriman State Park further explored
A continuation of my exploration of Harriman State Park
Spring 2023- Absolute Chaos
A little taste of our crazy lives
What is photography?
Photography is as simple as taking pictures right? In this article, I will share my views on what photography is. Photography defined If you look up the definition of photography online you’ll find a few variations. The Oxford Dictionary sums it up as the art or practice of taking photographs. To be sure that’s a… Continue reading What is photography?
Taking a step back in time
Cleaning and preparing a Nikon N80 for use after storage
Is this something new or a transition back to the beginning?
New beginnings My first memories with a camera were with an old Polaroid camera found in the office of my dad’s work. After a few snapshots of a broken and cracked concrete floor I can remember sitting and watching the magic of the image appearing before my eyes. I can still see those first images… Continue reading Is this something new or a transition back to the beginning?
What is The Crooked Camera?
The Name TCC is simply a play off of my last name Crook, and one of my favorite hobbies of photography. I agonized over choosing a name for an embarrassingly long time. Much of it came from not fully understanding my own vision of what I was trying to build. Once that became clear the… Continue reading What is The Crooked Camera?
Disclaimers-Please read first!!!
I am not a professional My name is Justin Crook and I am an outdoor enthusiast with a love for wildlife photography. All the knowledge I have to share has been acquired through other people, internet reading, guide books, gear manuals, and my own experiences. I have no formal training or degrees. Even this website… Continue reading Disclaimers-Please read first!!!