Tom
Lotozo

Prints are available in three formats: fine art paper, canvas, and metal. Paper prints are made on archival giclée stock — rich color, deep shadow detail. Canvas wraps are gallery-style, stretched and ready to hang. Metal prints are face-mounted on aluminum and have a slightly luminous quality that suits black and white film especially well. All prints are made to order from original film negatives or high-resolution scans.

Email lotozot@gmail.com with the image you want (description or the caption from the gallery), your preferred format, and your desired size. Tom will confirm availability and get back to you with pricing and next steps.

Turnaround is typically two to three weeks from order to delivery — prints are made to order, not pulled from stock. Tom will give you a specific estimate when you reach out.

Email lotozot@gmail.com to discuss pricing — Tom will get back to you with details based on what you're looking for.

Evening, during golden hour — the last one to two hours before sunset. Natural light at that time is warm, soft, and directional, and it suits the character of film beautifully. It's the best light for portraits, full stop.

Anywhere outdoors in and around Columbus — Hayden Falls, Griggs Reservoir, Schiller Park, Indian Run Falls in Dublin, Blendon Woods, and Hocking Hills are some favorites. If you have a location that means something to you, bring it up and we'll make it work.

Film goes to Midwest Photo in Columbus for professional development, then negatives are scanned. Turnaround is typically around two weeks from your session.

For portrait sessions I shoot on a Nikon FE — a precision 35mm camera with beautiful natural light rendering. Film stocks include Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak Gold for color, and Ilford HP5 for black and white, each chosen for how it handles skin tones and available light.

Yes — fine art prints are available made to order from film originals. Email lotozot@gmail.com to ask about a specific image.

Email lotozot@gmail.com. Tell Tom your preferred dates, any location ideas, and what you're looking for. He'll get back to you within a few days to confirm details.

Absolutely. Tom shoots both color and black and white regularly — color with Kodak Portra or Gold, and black and white with Ilford HP5. If you have a preference, just mention it when you book. Some locations and lighting conditions lend themselves better to one or the other, and Tom can advise based on your session.

Wear what feels like you — film responds well to natural tones, textures, and layers. Avoid busy patterns or logos that might distract. Neutrals, earth tones, denim, and natural fabrics all tend to photograph beautifully on film. Coordinate with whoever you're bringing, but you don't need to match perfectly.

Yes, for the right shoot. Hocking Hills is about an hour south and worth the drive. Tom has also done sessions at locations meaningful to clients — if you have somewhere in mind, reach out and he'll let you know if it's workable. Travel fees may apply for locations significantly outside Central Ohio.

Overcast days can actually be great for film portraits — diffused light is soft and flattering with no harsh shadows. Rain is usually a reschedule. Tom will keep an eye on the forecast and reach out ahead of your session if it looks like the weather is going to be a problem. Rescheduling is easy.

Tom's focus is portrait sessions — individuals, couples, and small groups. He doesn't currently take on full wedding packages. For a specific moment you want on film — an engagement, an anniversary, a family gathering — email and describe what you have in mind.