Featured Artist · May 2020

Gabe Vega

DJ, photographer, Shiba Inu dad. Images that tell a story through content or tone — something that catches the eye and engages the viewer.

Encinitas, CA · @gabevegaphoto · Olympus Pen F · Kodak Ultramax 400

Why film?

I have been shooting digital for a long time, but when I started working with film, I was hooked. I love the experience that film provides — it makes you slow down, become more selective and the final result always has beautiful tones and grain.

Why half frame?

I enjoy being able to take into consideration the flow of each frame. Depending on my location, it can challenge me and make me push myself to see my surroundings in a new perspective.

What are you trying to show?

I want the images to tell a story — either through the content or tones. I try to capture something that catches the eye and engages the viewer.

Follow Gabe Vega at @gabevegaphoto on Instagram

Want to be featured?

HFC is always looking for half frame photographers doing interesting work.

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