About Photographer JR Hudson
About
For several years I worked in and managed multiple camera stores in the Pacific Northwest. For most of my life I have devoted time to hiking, boating, and simply to being outdoors where I can find rewarding images. I work on acquiring and producing the best images possible within the resources I have. I have taught photography, studied the masters in the art of photography and paint, and am always looking to improve my own style. Through a lifetime of my effort in the art of photography, I hereby present to you humbly my best collections.
History
I began by shooting 126-format cartridge film in 1964. Friends and family expressed that I had an eye for photography but I didn't initially pursue it as a serious hobby. My first flirtation began with an Argus C3 35mm rangefinder camera given to me by Dad which I still have. I gave a talk on that camera in high school speech class before I even used it. A friend loaned me a Miranda Sensoret single-lens reflex "SLR" 35mm camera when I told him I was headed out for a backpack trip. Soon I was checking out other cameras from the store settling on a Nikon Nikkormat 35mm SLR. I learned that Nikon cameras were solid and their lenses are sharp and yielding good color contrast. I have been firm with Nikon for more than 75 percent of my work.
Film
My film history includes work from Canon, Pentax, Nikon, and Miranda (24x36 mm, commonly called 35 mm). Several images are from medium and larger formats including; Mamyia 645 (6x4.5 cm), Yashica and Mamyiaflex (6x6 cm) twin-lens reflexes, Hassleblad 500C (6x6 cm), Pentax 6x7 (6x7 cm), Fuji 617 (6x17 cm), and Crown Speed Graphic (4x5 inch). My films of choice were Kodak's Kodachrome and Panatomic-X. I tried other films as well, Tri-X, Veripan-X, cine film (bulk 35mm movie), Ektachrome, Agfachrome, Kodacolor/Gold and more. The most dissappointing were Kodacolor and Kodacolor Gold, but this may have been the result of poor photofinishing in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
My first digital SLR was a Nikon D40X, then a Nikon D7000, a Nikon D5500, a Nikon D750 and Sony A7RII, and just added a Nikon Zf to my current active collection (and sold the Sony). Lenses include Nikkor and Tamron with focal ranges from 12mm to 600mm plus vintage and retro-style lenses. For software, I use Adobe’s Photoshop and Lightroom with Nik plugins, Corel’s Paintshop Pro, Nikon NX Studio for raw file processing, and Topaz AI software for upsizing and sharpening.
The Scenic Edge name
I chose the name Scenic Edge Photography to represent my work. The geographic domain in which I reside is on the western edge of the North American continent. This slice of the continent is adorned by fierce mountains, pounding surf, inland seas, lakes and streams, all of which I attempt to represent with style through my photography. I claim copyright to that name having been using it for many years.
Landscape and other interests
I have always loved landscape photography which should be obvious as you scan through my collections. I have moved into other photographic subject matters as well - from urban and street photography to old abandoned buildings in the countryside - as long as I feel I can capture and present these with my own style or interpretation.
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