Photographer
May 13, 2010 - The Nashville Skyline - Nashville, Tennessee
Adam Thede
Photographer
About My Photography
My family has been tinkering with photography since the birth of the camera.
My First Camera
My first camera was a 35mm Canon. I still have it. And I still shoot with it! These days I keep it loaded with slide film. I love shooting slides. I love negatives and printed photos. There's something about the analog nature of photography that tugs at my soul. I shoot a plethora of digital pictures, but I still love my trusty 35mm Canon.
Digital Beginnings
My first digital camera was of the point and shoot kind. I don't remember it all that well ... it was an Olympus. And I'm pretty sure I paid close to $500 for it. I was living in New York and wanted something I could carry around town.
DSLR Journey
Before long, I made my move to a DSLR. My sister and I were planning a trip to Sweden to visit our sister, and I decided I needed a brand new digital setup for the adventure. That was the first time I dropped a significant amount of cash at B&H Photo Video in Manhattan. I set myself up with a Canon 5D, a Canon 16-35mm L series lens, and a few other goodies. At the time it was an amazing set of gear.
Digital Manipulation
As soon as I started capturing digital images I started manipulating and tweaking my pictures with my computer. I started making multi-stitch images. And panoramas. And little planets. And I've been tinkering ever since.
Photography Projects
Spheres
One of my favorite forms of photographic expression is through panoramas and spheres. The reason I love it so much is that the method allows you to capture an entire 360 degree environment in a single image. There are many ways to project your captured image, but the two I use most often are panoramas and spheres.
Most recently, I've really enjoyed capturing favorite spots in my hometown of Nashville, and creating Little Planets from each location. Check out a few examples below 👍🏻
Panoramas
Panoramic photography allows me to capture wide, sweeping landscapes and cityscapes in a single image. These expansive views offer a unique perspective and immerse the viewer in the scene.
Equipment
Digital Cameras
- Canon R6
- Canon 6D
Film Cameras
- Canon EOS Rebel X S 35mm Film Camera
Action & 360° Cameras
- Insta360 X3
- Insta360 GO 2
- Insta360 ONE X
- Collection of Legacy GoPros
Drones
- DJI Mini 2
Lenses
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
- Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
- Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
- Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
Photography Skills
- Slide Film Shooting
- Urban/Street Photography
- Travel Photography
- Multi-Stitch Image Creation
- Panorama and "Little Planet" Photography
Photography Philosophy
Photography has been a part of my family for generations, almost since the invention of the camera itself. This long history has profoundly shaped my approach and passion for the art form.
My Approach
My philosophy on photography is deeply intertwined with my love for storytelling and history. Capturing a moment is not just about the image itself but about preserving a slice of time that would otherwise be lost.
Through my lens, I aim to bridge the past and the present, creating a visual dialogue that transcends time. Whether it's through the grainy texture of a 35mm slide or the crisp detail of a digital sensor, each photograph is a testament to the enduring power of visual storytelling.