Dhaiba Atika - Lights, waves and people

"Film - it is an adventure and i want to think twice before I jump."

Tell us about yourself.

I am 30 years old, from Agadir Morocco . I actually design jewelry and plan on opening my own jewelry shop, meanwhile I sell them at friend's shop .

When and how did the film journey begin for you?

I grew up in film camera generation. When I was a kid, we had a Polaroid camera at home. That was the moment when cameras began to fascinate me.
I started to collect all sort of cameras I could lay my hands on . My magical camera "28mm" was the first precious one. I would stop everything to catch moments until a french friend gave me a Canon eos500 two years ago. One year after that, I managed to buy an Olympus OM10.
I have been shooting film since then.

What makes me shoot film, hmm it is a unique feeling when I show up with a vintage camera, and because I cannot see the outcome of my shooting right away and every shot is precious and unique for me. I have limited shots; it is an adventure and i want to think twice before I jump.

What Could we always find in your gear bag?

My magical camera " 28mm".
Olympus OM10 with 200mm lens.
Expired color and BW films.

How do you develop and scan you film ?

Because it is not easy to find chemicals in my country, I ask a local photo shop to develop and scan my films for me.

What inspires you most?

I live in a colorful country, lights inspire me, waves, nature and people .

Do you have any advice for film photographers out there?

You are different. Find your own inspiration and be aware of the work you are creating. Your art and ideas are yours.

Do you follow any photographers online?

I follow many websites and photographers. Simone Waston, Sebastiao Salgado and others ... on instagram.

You can find Dhaiba Atika here: Instagram