Max Sidman

Max Sidman

Oakland, CA
Bigger than a breadbox, smaller than a supernova.
28
Jun
1964 Leica M3, 50mm Dual Rangefinder, Leicameter Mr4

The people in your neighborhood. Or, how I got my Leica M3

The daily email digest I get from my neighborhood Groups.io list serv is typically a pretty sleepy affair. I usually scan, delete, move on with my life.
6 min read
24
May
Tokyo | 2024

Tokyo | 2024

Film and digital black & white photography, captured over two weeks of meandering the streets of Tokyo's vastness.
5 min read
30
Mar
Vibe Check

Vibe Check

Rather than attempt to untangle the layers of chaos applying constant pressure over the last couple of months—some we all feel, others are more localized to my own existence—I’ll just get straight to photos and music.
3 min read
15
Feb
New York City | 2024

New York City | 2024

While I was shooting in Manhattan, I was convinced that I was off my game, that my efforts were wasted. But I know better—just keep shooting, focus on doing the work, and push through the doubt.
4 min read
29
Dec
The Gift of Learning. And Santa Con.

The Gift of Learning. And Santa Con.

The first time I joined a half-day workshop at Leica SF, Santa Con also happened to be going on down the street. What luck.
2 min read
24
Nov
Music and Photos: Worlds Collide

Music and Photos: Worlds Collide

Those of you who know me in real life might know that I play bass in ugly, grungy sounding bands with very little in the way of critical acclaim.
4 min read
27
Oct
California Built: Sea Ranch & West Hollywood

California Built: Sea Ranch & West Hollywood

Two sets of architectural photography in one—a home in Sea Ranch, CA, and the Rudolph M. Schindler house (the MAK Center for Architecture) in West Hollywood, CA.
2 min read
29
Sep
Back to basics: some photos & some music

Back to basics: some photos & some music

On my regular bullshit this month. Some black and white images captured in the streets of San Francisco over the summer. And some music recos.
3 min read
25
Aug
Street parked classics: random photos of cars

Street parked classics: random photos of cars

Practicality is affordable and predictable, and when it comes to cars, that’s really all I need. But that doesn’t mean I don’t pine from time to time for something more vintage and exotic. It’s too deeply ingrained in me.
6 min read
28
Jul
Not Yet Enshittified

Not Yet Enshittified

If you’ve spent any time online over the last 15 years using search, social, and e-commerce platforms, you’ve experienced enshittification. There are plenty of examples out there. I'm not one of them.
6 min read