Work samples
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Realm Objects: Nefeli Chair
A short advertisement for Baltimore-based furniture brand Realm Objects. The cinematography, lighting, and staging are all meant to emphasize the sensuousness and tactility of the luxury furniture and accessories that they offer. Shot on a Nikon Z8 and Z6III. Original scoring by Ian Murphy, owner and proprietor of Realm Objects. 2025.
About Drohan
I'm a photographer, videographer, and book designer who lives with a wonderful dog named Francesca in Baltimore City. My photography work focuses primarily on unplanned, everyday encounters on the streets of downtown Baltimore and highlights the beauty, absurdity, tragedy, and comedy of living here. Outside of a few digital works, the bulk of the photographs shared here are scans of exposures taken on a Nikon F or Hasselblad 500c using only available light. Outside of the occasional… more
Eutaw
A collection of 35mm photographs taken on a small, lively stretch of Eutaw Street near Lexington Market
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DetainedA 35mm film photograph of two people detained by Baltimore Police on North Eutaw St. outside the old Lexington Market. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025. (1 of 2).
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Detained 2A 35mm film photograph of two people detained by Baltimore Police on North Eutaw St. outside the old Lexington Market. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. Image part of a pair. 2025. (2 of 2).
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FenceA 35mm photograph of a person standing silhouetted at a fence near the Market Center subway stop. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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OpenA 35mm film photograph of a beautician sitting at her desk inside a North Eutaw St. nail salon, waiting for a customer. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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PawnA pawn store owner observes the scene outside his door. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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CornerA man stands talking on his phone on the corner of North Eutaw and West Lexington Ave. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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MaskA 35mm film photograph of a man sporting a mask stands near the steam coming from below North Eutaw St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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NonresponsiveA 35mm film photograph of emergency crews arriving to assist a man incapacitated on North Eutaw St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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RoofA 35mm film photograph of rock pigeons perched along the mansard roof above the chicken spot on North Eutaw and West Lexington. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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China ExpressA 35mm film photograph of a man in a white suit exiting a Chinese food carry out restaurant on North Eutaw St and West Saratoga St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
Eutaw (Continued)
A collection of 35mm photographs captured along a small, lively stretch of Eutaw Street
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RoadworkA monochrome 35mm film photograph of a road crew repairing the systems beneath North Eutaw St. in the snow. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Tri-X 400. 2025.
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OnlookersA 35mm film photograph of four people observe a collapsing building on North Eutaw St. The building was demolished shortly after this picture was taken. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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TunnelA 35mm film photograph of a silhouetted figure walking down the alleyway between North Eutaw and North Howard streets. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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Dog WalkerA 35mm film photograph of a hooded man walking his small dog past a van in a parking garage on North Eutaw St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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DollarA 35mm film photograph of two men making a purchase on a sunny day outside of a parking garage on North Eutaw St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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HippodromeA 35mm film photograph of a woman walking under an umbrella past the Hippodrome theater on Eutaw St. on a rainy day. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
Downtown
A collection of 35mm photographs taken in downtown Baltimore
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ChanceA 35mm film photograph of a man trying his luck on the northbound light rail in Baltimore city. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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No StoppingA 35mm film photograph of pedestrians passing a fallen streetlight on West Baltimore St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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SpoutsA 35mm film photography of a child playing in the water spouts by the inner harbor on a sunny day. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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ScooterA 35mm film photograph of police questioning two youths on the corner of Washington and MLK. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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HeatA 35mm film photograph of a man seated beneath an umbrella on Howard St in an attempt to beat the heat. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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PinkA 35mm film photograph of a woman dressed in pink strolling across a plaza to a parking lot. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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NailsA 35mm film photograph of a man carrying a black bag on his shoulders walking uphill on West Saratoga St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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PowerlineA 35mm film photograph of a silhouette cast across the brick facade of a building on a sunny day. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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ClawA 35mm film photograph of an excavator claw resting on the remains of a demolished building on North Howard St. following a major fire that destroyed several historical structures and left a massive pock mark in the heart of the city. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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ChiefA 35mm film photograph of a fire battalion chief stepping under caution tape towards a fire on Howard St. This fire destroyed several historical structures on Howard and left a massive pock mark in the heart of the city. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
Downtown (Continued)
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Life RingA 35mm film photograph of a man riding an electric wheelchair down the inner harbor promenade in Baltimore City. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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BenchA blonde woman in a black dress sits on a bench outside the University of Maryland medical center in downtown Baltimore. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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LiquorsA 35mm photograph of two people waiting for a bus outside of a liquor store on East Lombard St in downtown Baltimore. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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MarshawnMy friend Marshawn lights a cigarette at the bottom of a ramp at Jake's Skatepark in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore City. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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PoliceThe old police box outside of the station on West Baltimore St at night. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. CineStill 800T. 2025.
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AftermathA 35mm film photograph of the aftermath of the fire on Howard St. in 2025. This fire destroyed several historical structures and altered the character of a significant part of downtown Baltimore. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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StratigraphA 35mm film photograph of the layers left during the demolition of the buildings destroyed by the Howard St. fire in the summer of 2025. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Gold 200. 2025.
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City HallA medium format film photograph of the dome of City Hall lit up at night, taken from East Fayette St. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. CineStill 800T. 2025.
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Bus StopA monochrome 35mm film photograph of a man talking on the phone waiting for a bus on West Baltimore St. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Tri-X 400. 2025.
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Bustop3.jpgA monochrome 35mm film photograph of a woman sitting waiting for the bus to arrive on North Paca St. in Downtown Baltimore. Shot on a Nikon F. Kodak Tri-X 400. 2025.
Fallsway
A collection of medium format landscape and 35mm photographs of locations around Jones Falls
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WaterfallA medium format film photograph of the waterfall on Jones Falls. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Lomography Purple 120. 2025.
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Water PipeA medium format film photograph of a water pipe emptying into the Jones Falls. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Lomography Purple 120. 2025.
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BridgeA medium format film photograph of a bridge crossing on the Jones Falls. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Lomography Purple 120. 2025.
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DepotA medium format film photograph of the depot adjacent to the Potts and Callahan lot on Falls Rd. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Lomography Purple 120. 2025.
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ReflectionA medium format film photograph of the collapsing train depot on Falls Rd. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Lomography Purple 120. 2025.
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FallswayA 35mm film photograph of the allegorical Fallsway statue on West Biddle St. Shot on a Nikon F. Amber 250D. 2025.
Still Lives
A collection of 35mm photographs which are devoid of people yet still contain traces of their presence
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CathedralA 35mm film photograph of a pillow and pair of high heeled shoes resting on the steps of a Mount Vernon cathedral. Shot on a Nikon F with Amber 250D film. 2025.
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FlowerA 35mm film photograph of a single rose blooming among the untrimmed bushes in front of a Hampden home. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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TreeA 35mm film photograph of a tree growing out of the side of a brick building on West Mulberry St. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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AnteroomA 35mm film photograph of a car tire sitting in the mudroom of an abandoned home on Brentwood Ave. This structure and the row of homes attached no longer stand. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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House.jpgA medium format film photograph of the Ryan Homes redevelopment site at Bolton and Watts St. Part of a nationwide trend, there is no shortage of mixed feelings surrounding such developments, from their impact on the fabric of communities, to the quality of craftsmanship and building materials, and their effect on the cost of living. Shot on a Hasselblad 500c. Kodak Portra 400 120. 2025.
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Anti UnionA 35mm film photograph of the empty storefront of a former Starbucks on East Pratt St., which closed following an attempted unionization. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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La NasaA 35mm film photograph of a hand-painted sign reading La Nasa in red text on the west side near the stadiums. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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CrashA 35mm film photograph of a green Ford F150 sitting abandoned after a crash under the Russell Street Bridge near M&T Bank Stadium. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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HairA 35mm film photograph of a beautiful window display of assorted hair styles on North Eutaw St. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
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BootA 35mm photograph of a boot sitting abandoned on the ground near a pile of steel from the wreckage of a burned building on North Howard St. Shot on a Nikon F. 2025.
Digital Photography
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Big TopA man walks past the Big Top adult video store on the corner of West Baltimore and Gay Street at night. Shot on a Nikon Z6III. 2025.
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BlessA display of discount jewelry in a glass case at Lexington Market. Shot on a Nikon Z6III. 2025.
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SoleA man repairs the sole of a dress shoe at his stand in Lexington Market. Shot on a Nikon Z6III. 2025.
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ChatTwo women chat and catch up on the sidewalk on a sunny day. Shot on a Nikon Z6III. 2025.
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BikerA young man asked me to take his portrait at Jake’s Skatepark in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore City. For reasons that escape me, he felt it was important to cover his face. Shot on a Nikon Z6III. 2025.
Realm Objects Advertisements 2025
An ongoing series of video advertisements to promote Baltimore-based furniture brand, Realm Objects. The cinematography, lighting, and staging are all meant to emphasize the sensuousness and tactility of the luxury furniture and accessories that they create. Each video was shot on a Nikon Z8 and Z6III in the company's Hampden studio. Original scoring by Ian Murphy, owner and proprietor of Realm Objects. 2025.
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Realm Objects: Oxalis Night Stand
A short advertisement for Baltimore-based furniture design company, Realm Objects. The cinematography, lighting, and staging are all meant to emphasize the sensuousness and tactility of the luxury furniture and accessories that they offer. Shot on a Nikon Z8 and Z6III. Original scoring by Ian Murphy, owner and proprietor of Realm Objects. 2025.
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Realm Objects: Nefeli Chair
A short advertisement for Baltimore-based furniture brand Realm Objects. The cinematography, lighting, and staging are all meant to emphasize the sensuousness and tactility of the luxury furniture and accessories that they offer. Shot on a Nikon Z8 and Z6III. Original scoring by Ian Murphy, owner and proprietor of Realm Objects. 2025.