Franky Carpenter (Photographer)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Andalusia 2025

Date: Sept 2025
Your Tools Matter.

People often ask about my creative process: settings, lenses, JPEG or RAW, color choices, camera brands, and software. Truth is, photos rarely look great straight out of camera and I edit everything. I haven’t gone deep on this before, but I believe the tools matter, and knowing how to use them matters more. Here are some tips I’ve picked up over the years, why I work the way I do, and what I’m exploring next.

Let’s start with the tools.

Software I use:

Camera Hardware I use:
  • Cameras: Fujifilm GFX 100s & iPhone 16 Pro
  • Lenses: Fujifilm GF 63mm & Mamiya 645 43,80,150mm
  • Adapters: Black Promist Filter (1/8th Strength) - Only on Fujifilm