Kodak TriX - AE1 Program - No Kings HtX March 2026

No Kings Protest — Houston, Texas March 29, 2026 This series captures the movement of the No Kings protest as it extended beyond City Hall and into the surrounding downtown corridors. Unlike earlier frames focused on static gatherings, this body of work emphasizes motion—marching bodies, shifting formations, and the scale of participation as it moved through the city. Shot on Kodak Tri-X 400 using a Canon AE-1 Program, the images embrace a classic documentary aesthetic rooted in photojournalism history. Tri-X’s pronounced grain structure and deep contrast render the scene with a timeless intensity—highlighting gestures, expressions, and density within the crowd. A key vantage point in this series was achieved from an elevated spiral staircase along the route. Initially restricted by building security, access was ultimately granted after a brief exchange—allowing for overhead compositions that reveal the full scope and flow of the protest. These elevated frames contrast with ground-level perspectives, offering both immersion and scale within the same narrative. Photographed with manual focus FD 28mm and 50mm lenses, the work balances environmental context with human detail. The 28mm frames the movement and architecture, while the 50mm isolates individuals within the collective action. This series reflects not only the presence of protest, but its momentum—how it occupies space, shifts perspective, and transforms the urban environment in real time. 🎞️ Technical Details Camera: Canon AE-1 Program Film: Kodak Tri-X 400 Lenses: Canon FD 28mm f/2.8, Canon FD 50mm f/1.8 Focus: Manual Metering: Center-weighted Lighting: Daylight, mixed sun and shadow between buildings Approach: Classic black & white documentary / photojournalism