Hello! I’m Sarah Davis, a film camera technician and photographer based in the New England area, specializing in the repair and overhaul of mechanical film cameras. I have been repairing cameras since 2018 and began offering commercial repair services in 2021.

My work focuses primarily on Twin Lens reflex cameras such as Rolleiflex and Yashica models, as well as Nikon SLR systems. I have developed particular experience with leaf shutter mechanisms and mechanical transport systems, studying under factory trained technicians and experienced camera repair specialists.

In February 2026, I traveled to San Diego to train with Jim Holman of ICT Camera, where I received hands-on instruction in Nikon film SLR repair, focal plane shutter diagnostics, and mechanical calibration techniques. My training also includes mentorship from other veteran technicians in the field, with continued study in leaf shutter service and TLR repair.

I began working in photography in 2015. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where my photography was published in student publications. In addition to repair work, I have worked in professional photography environments including weddings, engagement and maternity, real estate, concerts and performances, youth sports and picture day, commissioned landscapes, and studio work.

Today I operate independently out of Franklin, Massachusetts, providing service for photographers, collectors and dealers, working professionals, and film labs who rely on mechanical film cameras. my approach emphasizes careful mechanical overhaul, accurate shutter timing, and preserving cameras so they can continue working reliably for decades.