About me

Shooting film is something that I equate directly to my photographic experience. While I can absolutely shoot digital, there is something about the grain, contrast and inherent limits of film photography that still compels and inspires me more than the modern alternative.

In my formative years, I was taught by several iconic film photographers whom I’d consider “purists” of the medium. They forced critical thinking and gave harsh criticism. Their pursuit of excellence still resonates with me today as I strive to be the best photographer possible for each project.

Let’s get to work.
- Justin Machus

RESUME

1993-1996
Santa Fe Photography Workshops with Sam Abel and Eddie Soloway
Summer workshops in Northern Wisconsin with Zane Williams.
Weekly darkroom classes at the Madison Area Technical College.
Madison East High School Photographer.

1996-2000
Corcoran Fine Arts / Photography. Washington D.C.
BFA Photography / Fine Arts - Northland College / University of Wisconsin.

1998-2000
Part and Full-time Photojournalist at The Daily Press, Ashland Wisconsin.
Northland College contributing photographer.

2000-2003
Action sports photography for various ski and adventure magazines. Powder, Freeze, Red Bull & more.

2003-2011
Owner of Local35, a men’s and women's clothing boutique in Portland Oregon. Always initiating my own store photography and editorials.

2011-Present
Owner of MACHUS, a modern men’s clothing boutique in Portland Oregon. Over the past few years, I have changed the Instagram to feature primarily my film photography. Usually shot in small allotted time, I treat the MACHUS editorials like my assignments at the Daily Press newspaper - Creative & efficient.

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