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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 26

New project! Forced Exposure: each morning I roll a die to pick a camera. A random timer goes off, and no matter what I’m doing, I stop + take the shot. Today it went off as I brought up an old chair I’d cleaned—my first capture. Unplanned. Interrupted. Unchosen.

#photography #art #photojournal

A stark black background with bold white text that reads “FORCED EXPOSURE” above a simple illustration of a camera. Inside the lens is a lightning bolt. Below the camera it says: “A CHRONICLE OF UNCHOSEN MOMENTS.”

White serif text on a black background. It reads:
“Every morning I roll a die. The number decides which camera I’ll carry for the entire day. A random timer lives on my phone. When it goes off, no matter where I am or what I’m doing—I stop. Unplanned. Interrupted. Unchosen.”

A minimalist cream-colored illustration of a clock face on a black background. The clock hands point to about 10:10, and the face has large cracks running through it, suggesting broken time or disruption.

A cozy mustard-yellow armchair sits in the corner of a room with gray walls and dark wood floors. On the chair are two plush mushroom dolls with brown caps, white stems, and ruffled undersides. A hanging basket with green trailing vines hangs on the left wall, casting shadows.

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 25

“Things just aren’t sticking today.” A muffled voice from within the cluster. It slowly floats away. “Not ‘bad’. Just difficult to be productive in this state is all...”

Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 25

Today, the knot of sticky bean-tipped goblin fingers and toes that hold all my thoughts to the wall of focus are half-zapped - quietly swelling and shrinking with breath. (Standing still as sheets of my to do list slip down the wall to the abyss.) Dazed, squeezing for some form of circulation.

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 22

Random roll, cottony chaos: a gravel road under a rusty trestle; a stone bench and my partner; a truck bed turned summer entertainment nook. My Minolta caught it all—proof a touch of blur is just memory doing its job.

#MinoltaHiMaticE #35mmFilm #AnalogVibes #Superia400 #FilmPhotography #Photography

A narrow gravel path curves into dense greenery beneath a rusty train trestle, rail cars rolling overhead in soft evening light.

An woman in sunglasses sits on a small stone bench under tall, leafy trees; late-day light filters through the canopy.

A child lies on their stomach in the open bed of a silver pickup, legs kicked up, watching something, probably an ipad.

Close-up of a Minolta Hi-Matic E on a desk beside a Fuji Superia X-TRA 400 roll; purple keyboard lights glow behind it. Pink text across the top: “SHOT ON THIS CAMERA…”

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 20

Through the Eye of a Holga — a 40-second drift through moody B&W: bison at rest, night path, bridges, a garden giant, a lonely clock. What's your fave Holga trick?

#Holga #120Film #FilmPhotography #BWFilm #Photography

If you like my work, check out my portfolio here: www.spiritcraftcollective.com

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 19

Took my Fuji GW690 to Cincinnati (with some expired film) to see what it could do. Turns out it’s got a light leak, so this one is heading back to Japan.

Still, I’m smitten with the camera & will get another. I just prefer to keep the light leaks on my Holga.

#FilmPhotography #Photography #GW690

“Three bison resting in a field under an overcast sky—two adults sitting upright and a small calf stretched out asleep. Faded green meadow, fence posts dotting the mid-ground, dense trees forming a dark backdrop.”

“A single curled brown leaf in crisp focus against a softly blurred forest path that curves to the right. Dreamy, shallow depth of field with a dark shadowy band on the left edge; early-fall greens fading toward amber.”

“Arched stone footbridge over a calm pond in a leafy park. Early-autumn color just starting in the trees; soft, even light from an overcast sky. Flat stepping stones lead across the foreground toward the bridge.”

“Tall, multi-tiered fountain with bronze figures; water pours from raised hands and cascades into a wide basin. Urban backdrop with glass-and-stone buildings; low, gray sky gives the scene a moody, cinematic feel.”

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thanks so much! :)

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 18

Greater Cincinnati, but make it Holga: portals of soft edges and enough grain to season a cast-iron skillet. Everything looks like a German horror film. I packed a light leak and a sense of occasion; the camera brought the drama. Turns out the Midwest does gothic just fine.

#Holga #FilmPhotography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 15

It didn’t feel negative in any way to me. Pretty much like a renaissance festival but just for Vikings. I didn’t feel any bad intentions or bad vibes at all. I really enjoyed it. I’d recommend checking it out next year. :)

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 15

That’s awesome! I don’t know a whole lot about Viking ancestry. I attended because someone my partner works with put on the festival. It was fun! And I learned a few things too! :)

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 15

Celebrating 666 followers. The most metal milestone a porch-sitter like me could hit. Here I am this morning, experimenting with my hair. So on the street you won’t have to wonder if it’s me—you’ll know. Consider this my “wanted poster,” but with slightly better lighting.

#photography #selfportrait

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 14

River Valley Viking Festival at AJ Jolly Park, Kentucky: tried Viking bread—sourdough that lifts. Met some amazing people! Great art! Amanda snagged shiny necessities. Came for shields, stayed for carbs. See you next year. 🛡️🥖 #VikingFestival #CozyAdventure #Kentucky #EventPhotography #Photography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 12

Meet Hachiyama. A dignified late-’70s sumo who never made it home.

I wrapped the camera in linen, brewed a little tea, and promised him good light and better company.

Welcome!

If you want his full story, you'll find it here: www.spiritcraftcollective.com/hachiyama

#FilmPhotography #Photography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 11

Weekly pilgrimage to the farmers market. Came home with 2 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 4 bell peppers, and a suspicious amount of “other goodies.” Tortilla soup is on deck.

Snapped a few photos while the light was sweet and the watermelons were posing.

#farmersmarket #photography #streetphotography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 10

Meet my Minolta Hi-Matic E—let’s load a roll together! 👋📷
#MinoltaHiMaticE #MinoltaLovers #FilmLoading #35mmFilm #StreetPhotography #AnalogVibes #FilmCommunity #CameraNerd #FilmCamera #FilmTips #RetroCameras #PhotographyTutorial #Photography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 10

She had 10 min away from the grind. I took 30 seconds. That was enough. The rest was hers. She let me keep the photo but was in no mood for chatting. I respect that. I’ve had days like that. We all have.

Read the deep dive on my blog: substack.com/@lightkeeper...

#streetphotography #photography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 9

It certainly was! I’m excited to see the film as well. We found some other oddities I did not mention yet. Some weird stuff! Stay tuned! And thanks for checking out my work! :)

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 9

Kentucky, Devou Park. Yesterday's adventure. Amanda and I took the a new path and found a rust-boned bridge and a very polite, unsupervised campfire. These are the digital frames; the film’s at the lab. More soon.

My site: www.spiritcraftcollective.com

#DevouPark #Photography #StreetPhotography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yes! There is history of a whole life well-lived alive in them! :)

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 9

I agree. :) Thanks for checking out my work.

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ozzy, I'll remember you. Is that enough? Our paths met briefly at Devou Park's Overlook. We sat with the view. Tried to swallow it all. It's so big & time is so short. McDonald's for lunch on your last day.

#StreetPhotography #Photography #FilmPhotography

See more: www.spiritcraftcollective.com

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meet Ol’ Tater: plastic lens, big vibes. Plus some samples from my first roll! #Holga120 #AnalogPhotography #ToyCamera #Holga #Photography #filmphotography #BernheimForest

Want more lore? Get the story behind Ol' Tater on my website: www.spiritcraftcollective.com

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 7

A mountain in sweatpants. Holding down the corner—immovable. Stories folded deep in the lines. We only spoke for a moment, but he left me with the sense that some people are whole landscapes.

More at: www.spiritcraftcollective.com

#streetphotography #foundmoments #photography #b&wphotography

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 7

First roll with my Holga at Bernheim: judged by a tiny “No Fishing” sign, charmed by a forest giant with A+ toes. New Blog—free, always—on shooting this diva and what I learned. Photos + tips inside. Link below.
#Holga #FilmPhotography #BernheimForest #Photography

substack.com/@lightkeeper...

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Justin Day @justindaze.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback! :)

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