Colton

Colton has been passionately working as a fine art, portrait, and fashion photographer for several years. Currently based in Chicago after originally growing up in Nevada, he specializes in film photography as well as digital formats valuing the expressive depth and tactile quality that analog brings to his work.
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While Colton’s photography journey spans editorial and fashion-driven assignments, his stylistic heart lies in romantic, timeless moments captured on film. Whether shooting engagement portraits, conceptual fashion spreads, or intimate editorial environments, he consistently finds ways to evoke authenticity, emotion, and cinematic texture.
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What immediately stands out about Colton is his quiet curiosity and warm presence a balance of approachable personality rooted in the Midwest and a deliberate attention to detail. He naturally puts subjects at ease, transitioning fluidly between art-directed portraiture and spontaneous, heartfelt moments.
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Colton’s work has been featured in independent fashion zines and art showcases across Chicago, and he’s known for bringing a rich, analog aesthetic to each frame prioritizing skin textures, grain, and the interplay of natural light over digital perfection.

Film Photography: Medium Format vs. 35mm

There’s something about film that digital can’t quite match it’s timeless, soulful, and beautifully imperfect. Two of the formats we love most are medium format (120) and 35mm, and each brings its own magic to the images we create.
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Medium format (120) is slow and intentional. Because the negatives are larger, the images feel smoother, richer, and more dimensional. It’s about precision the quiet pause before the perfect shot and the result is a photograph that feels elevated and timeless.
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35mm, on the other hand, is fast and flexible. It has a natural grain that gives photographs a raw, emotional quality. It’s perfect for telling the story as it unfolds capturing quick glances, bursts of laughter, and fleeting moments that feel real and alive.
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When woven together, the two formats create a balance of elegance and honesty. Medium format slows us down; 35mm keeps us moving. Together, they capture not just a record of your day, but a story with texture, rhythm, and soul.