I used a single Smallrig portable light for a doc interview recently as they wanted me to fly out super last minute, actually worked out ok with a modifier and a shower curtain lol
in the 90's a roll of kodak gold was about $8, adjusted for inflation - we are paying less for a roll today. everyone needs to stop crying about film being too expensive. just buy it, support the culture, save it for special shots, dont spray your 35mm like you do with your digital. who knows, it might make you a better photographer to stop and think before you take a picture.
Very very happy to be involved in this shoot. It was exciting during the lead up, and to see the work and the pride you feel about said work, it makes the whole project even better! Gorgeous shots!!!
When I started my photography journey, I shoot digital. I started to dislike certain aspects of photography when I began working with clients . It made me hate the camera I was using cause I associated that object with those type of clients. So I picked up film photography in the sole purpose of learning to love and appreciate the process of taking a photo and taking photos FOR ME. I sold my Sony a7iii and replaced it with 3 new Fuji digitals. One for clients , 2 for daily, and film for the appreciation.
I shoot film because I much prefer the workflow over digital. I also record voice notes on minicassettes so do with that what you will. I find a lot of joy in using analog technology and I'm personally more productive when I have something tactile and physical to work with.
I shoot instant film, film and digital. For me, at least the fun of digital is getting the shot you want. And the fun of film is the shooting itself. My monkey brain just cant get enough of pulling levers and pressing buttons.
It's so interesting to see your film journey within just a year! It's especially impressive to see how your style is still very present even in the early photos where you are figuring things out! Also completely off topic but, your eye makeup in this one is so prettyyyy
Sometimes you can find deals for almost expired film at the big box stores. Discounts for Fuji sometimes can net about a little over $6 a roll. Bought a random P&S in a quaint European shop with Portra 400, and after the results I dusted off my old film cameras when I came home. Some guy sold an old EOS with 11 rolls of film for $20 on FB market. Obviously I rushed to get it. I agree it's expensive but if you have the time you can find people who agree it's costly and just want to offload equipment/rolls.
I love my 6D Mark ii, and upgrading my glass upgraded my work so much. I hope to upgrade to mirrorless in the next year or so, but it’s because I shoot weddings and want the dual card slots
oh boy, that is the frustration from expired film lol, ok, first of all, great video, having such a more personal look on how expired film can actually impact and not always look good is incredibly important to understand imo, but ok, i don't want to be the scientist, there is a TON of variables on expired film that can change and make it completely unusable, the only tip i can suggest, is never stick to the film speed, overexpose at least of 1 full stop, the photo shown seems not really overexposed but underexposed, the grain was super visible and that happens usually when you crank up the exposure in the scanner or digitizer, either way, expired film can be fun, but it's good to shoot with it with barely any expectation, i shoot some color and some b&w film both expired just for fun, when i am not planning to take incredible shots, that i know i NEED them to be reliable plus trying out the new camera mostly if it's a more digital one like the one you took, oh man, i have a similar style camera, it's a nikon F801, in short, it's a mess, for me used to mechanical cameras where they all work the same in short, that was an interesting learning curve, keep yourself up tho, learn the camera, i'm sure it's capable of taking really good photos, and don't get frustrated on having problems with film, be mindful when you will choose if shooting expired or fresh film that's all
To me they just looked under... not over exposed. This is why I do not care to bother with expired film. If it is a picture I would like to have... use good film.
Great video. You and me are from near the same dinosaur age as far as cameras we use, LOL. Also been only using 2 prime lenses for years now. Nothing wrong with learning your gear well. Glad to see such refreshing content!
Im pretty sure the reason not many people talk about half frame cameras is because of the lower quality of the picture but its up to the person using the camera to decide what they prefer
That feeling of "not doing enough" hits all the time. I struggle to relax when there's this capitalistic culture of hustling and always proving to other people that you're still relevant and always doing new things, but I find that my work feels like it's paid off more when I take those in-between moments to myself, when I take longer with a project, it feels like a larger reward. The quick cycles nowadays make for a lot of "throwaway" projects that have less substance for the sake of quick manufacturing. I like this feeling that when I give myself more time, I will personally be more satisfied with the pay-off. It doesn't actually matter if I prove anything to anyone beyond the simple fact that I love to create!!
I AM 67 YEARS OLD WITH A LIFETIME OF FILM EXPERIENCE COMBINED WITH YEARS OF DIGITAL EXPERIENCE AND I DISAGREE.... FILM PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT THE SAME COST AS IT WAS IN THE '80S WHEN YOU CONSIDER WAGES AND INFLATION... THERE ARE PROCESSING SHOPS OPENING. MAJOR RESURGENCE. THE INFLUENCER DOEST UNDERSTAND FILM BECAUSE SHE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT IN A WORLD OF ZERO DIGITAL...
I've watched too many movies this year but the ones that really struck me were: The Truman Show (1998), Bottoms (2023), Vamp (1986), Monkey Man (2024), Late Night with the Devil (2023), Little Women (2019), Fresh (2022) and Tokyo Gore Police (2008). One from almost every month of my year so far (Except 2 from April bc it was a good movie month for me)
Film photography is dead, especially since with digital you can get 98% close to a film look. There is no benefit to shooting film anymore, UNLESS you do it because you like the process. The problem is that many people glorify mediocre photos just because they were shot on film. At that point it is no longer about the photo as the end product, but about film as the process. IMO photography is about the end product and for that, digital is way better than film.
