All tagged Film Photography
US Cross Country Roadtrip: Canon EOS 300 + Kodak Gold 200
Driving across the United States is a life-changing experience, especially for us Europeans. There’s no grand story to these photographs. They were not fueled by a specific plan, but rather simple curiosity and an inclination towards specific types of objects and locations. The images are therefore not supposed to deliver an explicit message; they just happen to have been all captured during one awesome vacation.
Who Wants a Free Roll of 35mm Film? - The Optimist
A couple friends were going around the country distributing free rolls of 35mm film and curating the best submissions into a photographic exhibit showcasing the theme ‘Red, White, and Blue’. We linked up with them one day where their airstream was parked in Venice and shot a mini-doc with them. The most interesting thing about this project is how creative people got with the American theme. Beyond objects that are those colors, the photos dove deeper into the greater themes that represent the United States of America.
The People Who Live Under the Freeway
The more I searched, the more people I found, the more stories that needed to be told. “The People Who Lived Under the Freeway”, is an on-going project. My friends who live under the freeway are the poorest of the poor of the slum. They are forgotten, kind, good-hearted, friendly people. Their stories need to be preserved and I am hopeful the photographs will help them.
WWII Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania: Minolta SrT-202 + Kodak Gold 200 and Portra 400
For my 16th time being there, it never gets old. From meeting veterans, watching reenactments, and seeing warbirds take to the skies, it’s always the highlight of my summer. I just wish I had taken more film last year, but then again, June isn’t too far away now.
WWII Weekend in Reading, Pennsylvania: Minolta SrT-202 + Kodak Tri-X 400
With the focus being on creating “believable” images, it was tough to get a moment where no regular visitors were in the frame. There were lots of images throughout the day highlighting the event as a whole and showing the broad picture, but I tried to capture images that would put the viewer back in time.
Grandpa Beer - The Wildlife Professor
A box of old photographs taken on the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic inspires a connection between Zach and his late grandfather, James Beer.
Nocturnal Rose: Pentax MZ-S + Efke 50 Black and White
Shooting with my Pentax MZ-S, the intention was to experiment with a variety of lights, prisms, and mirrors. Inspiration was derived from the Italo-disco era neon lights, vintage colors, retro, and fashion scenes.
Wandering Vineyard: Pentax 67 + Kodak Portra 400
Wandering around the vineyard with my Pentax 67 and Kodak Portra 400, my eyes suddenly fell upon a beautiful girl surrounded by nature, breeze, and sunshine. Immediately, I pressed the shutter to capture those moments. Enjoy!
Analog Photo Classes in Bethlehem PA: Minolta SRT-202 + Tri-X 400
The SRT-202 is arguably one of Minolta’s legendary cameras, fully mechanical and built like a tank it was probably the best camera for a college student like myself to learn on my own. One of the first subjects to land a place on Tri-X was Bethlehem Steel’s former world Headquarters, Martin Tower. A nice gray and misty day added to the challenge of photographing the 23-story blue and white structure from behind the chain-link fences.
Riots in Chile: Nikon FE10 + Kodak Double X
Shooting with the Nikon FE10 and Kodak Double X, we have been protesting since October 18, 2019. Even though we are in a democracy, the government has responded with brutal violence. The police shoot pellets in our faces. There are already 200 people who have lost at least 1 eye to riot control tactics.
This Still Life: Hasselblad 500CM + Ektar 100
The series was taken with the Hasselblad 500CM using the Zeiss 150mm lens. Using simple and available materials in the Still Life style, Luiz seeks to transform everyday scenes into art.
North Wales and Scotland: Fuji 645 / Contax T2 + Kodak Portra 160
As I discover and explore more of Wales I find inspiration all around. Whether I am packing up my camera and trekking up the Carmarthenshire Fans or a gentle walk on a Pembrokeshire beach I feel blessed to experience and photograph these incredible landscapes with my Fuji 645.
Monument Valley Roadtrip: Contax G2 + Portra 800
Shot on a Contax G2 using Portra 800. When you enter Monument Valley, everything changes, the only feeling that you experience is peace. A panorama of boundless beauty appears in front of you and you start to hum the famous Ennio Morricone's tune.
Infrared Universe: Minolta Riva Zoom 75w + Lomochrome Purple
To shoot this series, I used a point and shoot camera I found at the local second hand shop: Minolta Riva Zoom 75w. I like trying out these kind of cameras, they’re easy to use and you can usually find them for under 3 euros. The film that was used is Lomochrome Purple from Lomography.
Neon Austin: Pentax 67 + CineStill 800T
In the weeks before the shoot, I took mental notes of where the most distinct neon signs were anytime I’d pass through downtown Austin. I wanted my Pentax 67 to capture these intentionally created signs that people dedicated to neon lights.
Pentax K1000 35mm SLR Review
With the Pentax K1000, its simplicity is its strength. A completely mechanical camera which needs no batteries to operate – aside from a single battery to power the light meter. Once your film is loaded and your ISO is set – all that’s left to worry about is focusing, shutter speed and aperture. This is as good a 35mm camera to learn photography on as any. And for decades now that’s what it’s been known as - a camera for students.
Mysterious Things: Contax G2 + Cinestill 800T
Shot on a Contax G2 using Cinestill 800T, Mysterious Things is inspired both by the TV Series “Stranger Things”, I love the locations and the look of it and “The Wraith”, a cult movie from the 80s.
The Swamp Girl: Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Pro 160s
Before the water seeped into the fabric and pulled her body down, she looks calm. Latent face with a smile as if her mind would dive deep into limbo. Not struggling or resisting. I tried to convey this emotion through the series of photographs.
Portrait as an Ashtray: Canon F1 + Lomo 800
There is something in addiction that makes us forget our genuine identity, this feeling makes us lose control of our impulses. Through this series of portraits I am trying to explore how addiction fits into a complex and multifaceted concept of identity.