This Nikon combination was incredible, with a full-frame chip (like my Canon) and a top-of-the-line technology-wise tilt-shift, which I have utilized in my portrait work for years. Having worked with me and my 4-by-5 film camera in 2012, Alex knew the drill and could repeat and hold a pose with no problem. Originally shooting him facing the camera, I switched to shooting him from behind after watching him turn and stretch between frames. Usually loaded with 8-by-10-inch sheets of film, I chose to use black-and-white photo paper loaded into the film holders, creating paper negatives. Starting with a list of about 15 athletes, through scheduling conflicts and travel, I ended up photographing nine subjects.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 04, 2016 11:02 UTC