Some cameras are bought. Others are inherited. All of them tell stories.

Some cameras are bought. Others are inherited. All of them tell stories.

— Austin Berner

ABOUT THE

Artist

I follow curiosity wherever it leads—and more often than not, it leads me to a camera.

I picked up digital photography in 2019 out of pure curiosity and quickly fell down the rabbit hole. In 2022, after my grandfather passed and I inherited his early-1900s Kodak Brownie, film entered the picture—and I’ve been tearing through rolls ever since. These days, I shoot across digital, film, video, and even Super 8, always chasing new ways to tell stories through images.

Curiosity drives everything I do. I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and trying new tools—whether that means testing a new film stock, cleaning a newly acquired camera, or watching tutorials at any available moment (yes, even while doing the dishes or taking a shower). I’m a frequent menace on eBay and in antique stores, always on the lookout for cameras with a little history and a lot of character.

Outside of photography and video, I dabble in languages, music, and whatever creative rabbit hole catches my attention next. I like to keep the big picture in mind, stay open to learning, and keep showing up with curiosity—because there’s always another frame worth chasing.

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"Photography is a love affair with life."

"Photography is a love affair with life." —