© Eric Boutilier-Brown

Documentary photo by Eric HayesI use a variety of tools and techniques to realize my visions. I currently use two digital SLR cameras, one for both colour and conventional black and white, and the other for infrared photography.

My digital images are exposed based upon the image histogram, with the digital infrared also using the image colour in the post-view LCD screen. All film images were exposed based upon readings made with a Seconic meter, using a modified version of the zone system.

Most of my images are created with the use of a tripods (either Gitzo G 1327, a Manfrotto 055 or a Velbon carbon fibre). All these tripods use Velbon magnesium heads, with quick releases on each camera. Tripods are invaluable, as they both help steady the camera, and ensure accurate compositions. I also sometimes use a Nodal Ninja for my image stitching. For my macro photography, I use a Manfrotto 3419 micro positioning plate to move the camera forward and back.

All my digital editing (including this website) is done on a PC computer with three monitors, a custom built AMD 4400+ 2.2GHz dual core system with 2GB of RAM, 1.2tb of hard-drive space, and three monitors. For accessing my film images digitally, I use either a Microtek 8700 or a Nikon Coolscan 8000.

Prior to 2005, I worked a variety of large , medium and small (35mm) format cameras with a variety of black and white , infrared and colour films. All film images were exposed based upon readings made with a Seconic light meter, using a modified version of the zone system. All my black and white work was processed and printed in my custom built darkroom .

Though it isn't exactly technical, I also have a page discussing issues of Working with the Nude.