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| In loving memory of Donald Wier (Beep): February 21, 1930- April 28, 2025. |
Yesterday, our beloved grandfather Donald Wier, affectionately known as “Beep,” passed away in his bed surrounded by family. Beep often encouraged us to keep up with our art, and was always eager to see our latest creations and offer his unwavering support. While we will miss him greatly, he will live on with us in spirit as we continue to follow our passions. We are so grateful for the gift of last year to connect with him over film photography, as we learned how to shoot 35mm film on his beloved cameras, an Exakta VX and a Minolta SR-T 201. During his 95th birthday, I had the privilege to shoot a roll of Kodak Porta 800 and Tri-X 400 through his Exakta, capturing not only his portrait, but also some photos of miniatures. I wanted to share some of these photos here in memory and celebration of the wonderful person he was and the creativity he will continue to inspire us with.
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| Beep on a fishing trip to Canada in 1964, holding his Exakta VX, ready to capture any interesting moments. |
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| Beep on his 95th birthday, still with a camera in hand. |
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| Two of Beep’s film cameras that we have the pleasure to use: an Exakta VX (1955) next to a Minolta SR-T 201 (1975). |
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| A photo of Ligeia Orr (Exakta VX, Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.8, Kodak Tri-X 400). |
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| One of my favorite photos I took with the Exakta VX: a lonely Dark Angel (Exakta VX, Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.8, Fujifilm C200 film). |
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| Two devotees of the Cult of the Lantern, created by Rojasnoirlac (Exakta VX, Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.8, Kodak Tri-X 400). |
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| Another photo of Ligeia Orr (Exakta VX, Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm f2.8, Kodak Tri-X 400). |
- Eric, Adam, and Greg Wier
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