Phil Hilden discovered the world of photography at the age of 14 when his father gave him a Yashica twin lens reflex camera complete with cable release, bulb flash, and a sturdy tripod. Everything was manual which requires a complete working knowledge of the mysterious world of f-stops and shutter speeds. Although Hilden pursued photography as best the budget of a teenager could afford, it wasn't until his discovery of the rich colors of slide film that his focus in creating images really took off. Fortunately, slide film was cheaper to develop than print film which allowed Hilden to delve...more
