Cameras and Film
J.P. Bell's black and white photography is produced primarily with Hasselblad cameras which produce 2 1/4" square negatives. This format provides superior negatives for printing in the darkroom. The portability of the medium format system as compared to larger format view cameras allows for more creative camera positions and shooting styles. On occasions, Bell uses an old 4x5" Speed Graphic with a modern Schneider 135mm lens. For some types of black and white photography, especially on photojournalistic assignments, Nikon 35 mm cameras and lenses are preferred. Ilford HP5 Plus, Ilford FP4 Plus, and Kodak Tri-X are his black white films of preference.

Bell's color photography is produced with 35 mm Nikons and transparency film, primarily Fuji Velvia. If the color photography is intended for photomurals, color negative film will be employed with medium format cameras.

Black and White Prints
J.P. Bell's exhibition quality black and white prints are produced at this time on Ilford Multigrade IV fiber base paper. The prints are archivally processed and selenium toned for longevity. Prints for display are dry mounted on Bright White acid free board. Framed prints are overmatted with the same Bright White acid free board. (See The Fine Art Photographic Print.)

Photographic Murals
Photographic murals are oversized prints which may be either color or black and white. These images, depending on the transparency or negative type, are printed on either color or resin coated black and white paper. (See Photographic Murals.)