street – Dario Solera Photography

I’ve Switched To Sony Full Frame

Dario Solera — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, after approximately five minutes of “careful consideration,” I rage-purchased a used Sony α7CII with a 40mm f/2.5 G lens. I’d been feeling vaguely unsatisfied with my Lumix setup for a while – maybe bored, maybe restless, maybe just susceptible to late-night gear browsing. The usual. Here’s my situation: 99% of my […]

I’m Still Figuring Film Photography

Dario Solera — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

And not from a technical point of view. One thing I’ve noticed: if I’m carrying two cameras – one digital and one film – I either hesitate while deciding which to use, or I end up taking the same photo twice. Neither option is great. It wastes resources – mental and financial – and it […]

Consonno: The Ghost Town

Dario Solera — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Let’s get the obvious question out of the way: no, we didn’t see any ghosts. I visited Consonno with a friend and his teenage daughter – because, why not? It was early July 2025, one of the first truly hot days of summer. I sweated non-stop the entire time. A Brief History of Consonno If […]

New Zine: Drops of Life / MMXXV

Dario Solera — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:50 +0000

Ah, that time of the (photographic) year is upon us again. The one I both love and dread in equal measure. I love the moment I get to hold a fresh copy of Drops of Life in my hands – that new-zine smell, those crispy pages, the satisfaction of something tangible. But getting there? That’s […]

Stockholm, Sweden

Dario Solera — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

It took me an embarrassing amount of time, but I finally clawed my way through the post-processing vortex of the photos I took during our June trip to Stockholm, Sweden. Victory tastes like coffee and mild eye strain. Now that my Lightroom-induced tunnel vision is subsiding, I figured I’d jot down a few thoughts about […]

PoTM: There, Nowhere

Dario Solera — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Unlike most times, I actually had to wait quite a while to get this shot when I was in London, UK some time ago. I could see the potential – it had all the ingredients for a great photo – but I was missing one key element: a willing subject or two. Just when I […]

One Lens In Stockholm

Dario Solera — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

My wife and I just got back from spending four days in Stockholm, Sweden. It was lovely, photogenic, and full of delicious cinnamon buns I had no intention of sharing with my camera. After a quick round of triage and the ceremonial deletion of blurry duplicates and accidental floor shots, I’m left with about 400 […]

PoTM: Red Remnants

Dario Solera — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

This solitary, weathered red telephone box caught my eye as we drove through Shetland. I hesitated, didn’t stop – and instantly regretted it. Some scenes simply demand to be captured, and this was one of them. It had all the right elements: a minimalist composition, a striking subject, and an atmospheric backdrop that added to […]

Why You Should Skip Others’ Presets

Dario Solera — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

For me, editing and post-processing – especially working with raw files – are integral parts of the photography process. When I’m out capturing images, I always aim to envision the final result. I consider the overall look, mood, and feel of the photograph I want to create, as well as the specific color adjustments that […]

PoTM: Early Dawning

Dario Solera — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

I made this photo – which is one of my favorites, as it often happens with unplanned shots – as we were leaving a hotel in London, UK to return home. The night before had been quite a bit rainy, but that late december sunrise was bright and misty, with a stark contrast between the […]