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Return to Analog in the Digital Age
Written By Calvin Bailey. Film is on its way back. What exactly it is about film that makes me excited every time I load a new roll into my 35mm is hard to say, but I am not adverse to educated guesses. For me, and for many others, as I am inclined to believe, film exists on two different stages, which in some funny way complement each other. At one stage, film exists as a clear memory of trips to the chemist, index charts, family holidays, and as something gone by. Nostalgic as this interpre
Michael Shaffer: A love story
Analog love Hello! Remember Michale Shaffer? We have a new post from him. It's a love story! "I met her almost at the same time I was introduced to film photography. We met in Tokyo. " "Here are a few photos I took when our relationship just started, when she was still very mysterious to me. Some were taken intimately at home, some were from out around town. I continued snapping photos when we traveled around Japan, Australia's gold coast, New Zealand's north island, Boston, and At
Marie-Christine Razaire: With a Contax G2, things go to a whole other level.
"Still in love with my original contax despite venturing to other models." Tell us about yourself. 27, New York, Catastrophe Insurance When and how did the film journey begin for you? While I shot photos at parties with disposables for fun, my uncle giving me his contaxg2 to shoot in 2011 took my interest to a whole other level. What Could we always find in your gear bag? At least 3 different types of rolls- as a women I have enough in my bag as it is. What camera makes you
Marco Krüger: Love for music and analog photography
"Nikon FM2 in my bag. Beautiful small camera." Tell us about yourself. My name is Marco Krüger. I am 36 years old, based in Berlin Germany, born close to Berlin. I work as a boom operator (sound assistent) for movies, and I am in love with all kind of good music (vinyl only) and analog photography. Using: NIKON FM2 , NIKON FA , NIKON 301& 801 , 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm* When and how did the film journey begin for you? My film journey began 15 years ago, but I think that only for the
Juan David Estrada: Analog Photography as a way of life
When I want to show happiness and positive feelings in general, I like color film and B&W when the subject is the total opposite. Tell us about yourself. I'm a 30 year old guy from Bogota, Colombia, South America. I trade and sell film photography equipment and accessories as a hobby and for a living too. When and how did the film journey begin for you? Ever Since I was a little kid I've been involved with photography, my mom gave me an Olympus trip 35 and I used her Minolta 7000i to
Olha H. Taking photographs throughout Ukraine
"I cannot look through the digital camera, only film." Tell us about yourself. I am 22 years old, I’m from Zaporozhye, Ukraine. I recently graduated from University and realized that the legal specialization is not for me. But on the professional plan, I didn't succeed to link my work with film photography in my country. My life consists of freelance activities and mini trips, taking photographs throughout Ukraine. When and how did the film journey begin for you? I always enjoyed taki
Ignacio Kirby: Inspired by liberty every day
"I discovered that I had a love for colors, representing nostalgia, the process to take some time to think what I do." Tell us about yourself. Hi! Im Ignacio G. Kirby, I'm 25 years old. I am a father , skateboarder, musician and photographer. When and how did the film journey begin for you? For me the journey begins some years ago when I discovered that my ancestors loved photography and were engaged to it. I discovered that I had a love for colors, representing nostalgia, the process
Scott Morrison: Allow yourself to stop, breathe, appreciate the world around you
"Olympus Trip 35. My love for this camera now knows no bounds." Tell us about yourself. I am 43. I live in Belfast. I work as Team Manager in an IT company. When and how did the film journey begin for you? My (initially digital) photography journey began in 2011 when I won a DSLR in a charity draw at work. Rejecting several offers from colleagues to sell the camera, I soon began to play around, getting to grips with the basics. Before too long I began to see my work featured in som
Hannah Shufro: Emotional involvement in every roll
"Since I picked up a camera, I’ve also started seeing new beauty in old routines and frequent stomping grounds." Tell us about yourself. I am 24 years-old! I graduated from Brown University in Providence, RI in 2014 and I’ve been living and working in New York City since. I live in Greenwich Village with my 95-year-old grandma and I currently work as a recruiter for a technology company in the Flatiron District. I graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies and Community Health and my
Thomas Wild: With a film camera, you won't miss anything else!
"I always try to figure out which camera and lenses are the best choice. Sometimes this takes longer than choosing my clothes." Tell us about yourself. I'm a 36 years old graphic designer, musician and photographer from München, Germany. When and how did the film journey begin for you? My passion for film started in highschool, where I had a photo course and the possibility to develop black and white film. We had a great teacher, we could do whatever we wanted and learned the basics o
The Rescued Film Project: Forgotten rolls of film deserve to be seen
"There have got to be thousands if not millions of rolls out in the world that needed rescuing." Tell us about you. How did this idea come to you? Why do you do it? My name is Levi Bettwieser, i'm the founder and film technician for The Rescued Film Project. I am a full time video producer at the world's largest health and fitness website, bodybuilding.com. I freelance as a commercial film photographer in my spare time, LBcustom.com. When I first moved from shooting digital to film, I q
Wiktoria Potocka: Unnoticed shots
"I am not going anywhere without at least one camera." Tell us about yourself. 19-year-old polish student having a gap year. When and how did the film journey begin for you? I started my adventure with film photography and photography at all in March 2014. I found my dad’s old camera and decided to give it a try. Now, I am not going anywhere without at least one camera. What Could we always find in your gear bag? Additional roll of film, dust removal tool and optic paper. Wh