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Adventures in Film – Something New for My Wedding PhotographySaturday, January 21st, 2012

I know there has been a lot that I haven’t mentioned in blog posts – one of them is my new discovery of film photography. I won’t say that I am a film photographer yet – but I am definitely putting my toe in the water and trying it out.

So, I wanted to show a few film photographs – these photographs are of Kelli Jo and Jonathan. I will be blogging their formals and their wedding photographs soon – but I figured I would share a few preview photos. One is a color film photograph and one is a black and white film photograph.

Kelli Jo, amazing bride, is photographed on Kodak Portra film

Why shoot film? Isn’t digital the way to go? I like to consider the notion that digital and film are simply different mediums much like water color and oil paints are both beautiful means to convey art. Film photography has a look and a feel that can be described as organic – I definitely find it isn’t as sharp and detailed as digital. I like photographing both – with digital I have more control and with film I am still discovering the artistic possibilites. I am discovering the limitations of both.

Jonathan, my brother and the groom, photographed on Kodak TMax

I am learning so much by shooting film. There are photographers that only shoot film – and they have some amazing artwork. Right now I am straddling both worlds – I shoot digital and film. With digital I can do so much including compositing a bride and groom into different locations. With film I gain an organic grain and texture that is unique.

A few days ago Kodak declared Chapter 11 bankrupcty. Is this the end of film? No. In fact I am just starting my discovery into film. I am hoping that I can be one of those photographers who can both shoot digital and film. (Just so you know I have about 14 different cameras that I use regularly)

I have been trying to find a balance between film, digital and even Polaroid. The only thing that seems to limit my experiment is how many bags and cameras I can carry at one time. Anyway, I would love to know if people like the look of film and if they want a photographer that uses film and digital – or maybe even just film. Please let me know!

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I am going crazy! I bought yet another camera! A Holga!Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Someone asked me today – how many cameras do I own. I lost track after about 9 cameras. I was counting DSLRs, Video Cameras, Point and shoots, my new Bronica Medium Format camera and I just ordered yet another film camera – a Holga. Here is what the camera will look like – it is a plastic camera – with a plastic lens. It screams cheap! And it takes imperfect photos which makes this camera perfect for those who want to take a leap of faith one their photography.

I am going to have A LOT of fun during Christmas – and my family is going to hate me! And I promise – once I master film it will be available as an option – or a surprise for my wedding photography. It’ll take some practice – but I think the retro charm of film will knock people’s socks off.

A Holga 120N Medium Format (and plastic) camera

And you can be sure I will be posting some of my experiments – including my failures. We learn from our failures and mistakes. That is what makes us human. People have been saying it takes about 10,000 hours to master something – I hope it doesn’t take that long for film photography. One famous dead photographer said the first 10,000 photographs are your worst. And that is back in the day of film – when a roll of film had 6, 12 or maybe 24 exposures.

I have all these lofty goals – but to become a film wedding photographer would be rather cool – would definitely make me different. But time will tell – and film is making a bit of a comeback.

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Switching to Film? Not QuiteMonday, December 14th, 2009

It is Christmas – I already bought a flip mino the other day. I bought a brand new used medium format camera today! This camera probably dates back to about 1979. I have never really shot film – other than film point and shoot cameras in the 20th century That is a long time ago.

Why am I excited? Because I want to learn the fine art of film photography. I found this camera at Allen’s Camera. I have been curious about shooting film for quite some time. I want to see if I can use it as a creative tool in addition to my digital photography. Cameras, lenses, film, digital, are nothing more than tools. And I want a variety of tools to paint with.

Bronica ETRS Medium Format Film Camera

About a year or two ago I started to shoot in manual mode. That was one way to learn to challenge myself. Yes I can have the camera do all the thinking for me. But I find much more enjoyment in challenging myself. And film will be that next challenge. AND this used camera only shoots in manual focus – which is exciting. Getting out of my comfort zone will be good for me and ultimately good for those brides and grooms I photograph.

Bronica 75mm f/2.8 lens

Learning to load the film into this camera took a few minutes and at least 2 tries. And I won’t find out if I did it right until I get the film developed. I am excited to see what I can do with a medium format camera – the film is 4 times the size of a digital sensor – maybe larger. That means I can get some killer details and hopefully even some crazy shallow depth of field – I will figure that out.

I had to read the whole camera manual!

There are also multiple camera backs – this means I can switch from color film to black and white film without having to first finish a camera roll. And if this works well and I learn how to rock film I will probably add a film package to my wedding packages. And maybe have it at least as an option. Digital is still the way to go – but I am excited for the future of film.