Influenced by photographers Edward Weston, Brett Weston and Ansel Adams, I taught myself the Zone System technique that was first developed by Adams. The Zone System helps create the path from the photographer’s vision to the final print. It is a combination of technique and approach; the values of fine art and photographic science support the photographer’s perception of the world in front of the camera. 

I used large-format film cameras to express my passion for black & white photography for 38 years. In the past few years I have also been using a digital SLR camera which still allows me to produce work that meets my own perfectionist standards.   My photographs (even those that started as film negatives) are digital pigment prints processed to archival standards, mounted on acid-free mat board. The entire process from visualization of the composition to framing of the final print is done by myself.

My darkroom and gallery are located at my camera repair business,147 E. Alpine Avenue in Stockton. I welcome visitors. For more information, please visit my web site, www.henrypaine.com, or call me at (209) 942-2821. 

I am associated with the Tidewater Art Center and Gallery in Stockton (www.tidewaterartgallery.org) and Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, in Sacramento (www.viewpointgallery.org).