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"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Film is dead!" they cried. "Progress waits for no one!" they cheered. But we, at That Vintage Lens, simply say — not so fast.
While the glow of analog may have dimmed in a digital world, the beauty of grain, manual focus, and intentional living is far from gone. In an age obsessed with speed and disposability, we believe there’s value in what lasts — in the moments, memories, and craftsmanship that stand the test of time.
That Vintage Lens was born from a simple, enduring piece of German glass and steel — a vintage lens — and the idea that life, like photography, is richer when lived with purpose. We’re photographers, cinematographers, and artists who know that creating isn’t just about the final image; it’s about the journey, the stories behind each frame, the tools with character, and the lessons learned along the way.
Through our blog, podcast, and shared adventures, we’re here to champion the timeless — to remind ourselves (and you) to slow down, see deeper, and find joy in both the craft and the experience. Here’s to history, to meaning, and to making every moment count. Join us — we’ll be learning as we go, and we hope you will too.
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In an age of instant snapshots and endless scrolling, it’s easy to forget that the best moments aren’t just captured — they’re lived. We get caught up chasing deadlines, paging past moments, trading memories for mere milestones. Yet as Henry David Thoreau once reminded us, "It is not enough to be busy... the question is: what are we busy about?"
The beauty of photography has never been about perfection or speed; it’s about learning to see. To notice the way light dances through a window, the stories etched into weathered hands, or the quiet magic of a fleeting glance.
At That Vintage Lens, we believe every click of the shutter is a pause — a deliberate act of saying, this matters. Through our blog, podcast, and videos, we aim to share the things that matter most to us—directly with you.
Whether wandering unfamiliar streets with a camera in hand, chasing golden hour on a dusty trail, or capturing the poetry of everyday life, this is your sign to see the world not through the lens of haste, but through a vintage lens — one that values character over perfection, stories over speed, and presence over pressure. We believe life isn’t meant to be a blur. It’s meant to be lived — deeply, intentionally, and with eyes wide open.
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What film cameras do we use? You're about to find out. Catch up with the team as they discuss their primary "daily carry" cameras, and which camera they're looking to pick up soon!