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Maybe check out Kyle McDougall, he is a photographer interested in similar themes (decayed motels, cars, ghost towns, etc), but his photographs are much more compelling.

Edit: link to his website https://www.kylemcdougallphoto.com/

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I really like those. Thanks for the link.

At the other end of this same spectrum, there’s Troy Paiva, who has gotten quite a bit of press for nighttime “light painting” of abandoned aircraft, cars, rural buildings, etc.

https://lostamerica.com/photo-items/the-mojave-airport-boney...

Thanks for the link, I have an impression of Kodak Portra film on his photos.

Check out his YouTube channel, that's one of his favorite film stocks.

Those are nice, and they remind me of pulling the exposure with film (overexposure and under-developed) to give that slightly washed out look. But it works with his subjects—and still looks natural to me—because it matches the bright light and slight haze of the high plains and desert.

BTW, I found the original submission photos to be compelling, very cool compositions just jarring colors.

My personal favorite photographer on social media is Nick Carver out of Orange County, CA. He covers similar themes (Americana, forgotten architecture, desert landscapes) all on medium and large format film. He walks through his techniques and is very enjoyable to listen to!

Link [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcKQhTO6i0oq10S234vWyA]

Those remind me of a Stephen Shore aesthetic but maybe with less social commentary.

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