/Ethan Doyle
Ethan Doyle
Clark University, 2025, Information Technology
Scenes from Main South
inkjet-print of 35mm film photographs
9″ x 17″ (unframed), 16″ x 22″ (framed)
2024
Scenes from Main South is part of a larger documentary project that delves into the unique neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. I document Main South as I see it, from its unique architectural styles that tell tales of the past to the blend of urban grit and green spaces. Each photograph aims to encapsulate the essence of this dynamic area. The three photographs in this piece represent my experience living and studying in Main South.
Ethan Doyle
Clark University, 2025, Information Technology
Christmas Morning
digital-inkjet print of scanned and converted paper negative
8″ x 10″ (unframed), 15″ x 17″ (framed)
2023
Christmas Morning captures my brother building with Legos, reflecting the evolution of my own childhood Christmas mornings doing the same. By using paper negatives as an alternative to traditional film in an 8×10-inch large-format camera, I embraced a process that demands care and creativity. This deliberate method mirrors the tactile and thoughtful experience of building with Legos, creating a tangible connection between past and present.
Ethan Doyle
Clark University, 2025, Information Technology
Home
inkjet-print of a digital photograph
10″ x 15″ (unframed), 16″ x 20″ (framed)
2024
Home represents the beginning of my exploration of emulating film on a digital camera. Film offers distinctive color rendering and a nostalgic feel, but rising costs prompted me to explore alternatives. I adjusted my camera’s sensor settings to modify how it interprets light. The image you see is straight off the camera, with no post-processing. I aim to develop a digital method to not only capture the aesthetic of film but also replicate the tactile experience of shooting it.
Ethan Doyle
Clark University, 2024, Computer Science
Classroom
digital-inkjet print of scanned and converted paper negative
42″ x 52.5″
2023
Classroom, the photograph in this exhibition, explores the intricate process of capturing moments through unconventional means. I use paper negatives as an alternative to conventional film in an 8×10 inch large format camera. It is a study of precision, exposing and developing the paper to achieve a perfect negative. The negative is digitally scanned and converted to a positive with minimal adjustments, dust and imperfections are not removed and carried over to the final print as a reminder of the analog origin. This image is a testament to the fusion of traditional methods and modern technology to create a distinctive visual narrative.