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The amazing works of Adrian Prada
Adrian Prada personalises cameras in a very distinct way. His products are works of art and he puts a lot of effort into creating these little wonders.
Móni Vilà getting intimate with film
"A small but strong warrior." Tell us about yourself. I’m 29, I was born and “grew up” in Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. When someone asks about what I do for a living, I’d like to answer pointing to what makes me live or the things I can't live without: Reading, watching movies, drinking coffee, obviously taking photographs, but also thinking about photography, writing about photography and dreaming about photography. *Nikon F4S - Ilford HP5 400* When and how did the film jou
Welcome Home, 3.5F
Hi everyone, I would like to share with you a happy story of medium format perseverance, analog faith, unconditional film love, and some kick-assing top of the notch camera. Namely, a Rolleiflex 3.5F Planar. But let's make it short. (I will break the narrative by putting photos taken at different times with the camera in question.) I am Italian, and came to Bogotá, Colombia without speaking a word of Spanish. That was never a problem though, as being Italian my hand gesturing was always, we
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
Live Music & Live Photos
Beside photography, my other passion in life has always been music. I also ended up spending quite a few years of my early life playing in a few bands in Italy, mainly on a strict Fender Stratocaster/Marshall diet. But that's another story, so let's move on. So, in terms of music, what better city than London to go out and watch a concert almost every night? Actually, that was not the reason I moved there, but it did help a bit. I soon came to realise that was the combination of music & phot
Penning The City Down: A Half Frame Tale.
I might have already said, here and there. I might have as I have a well proven history f repeating myself. Anyway. I did try to like digital. And that's a fact. I mean, I was faking it so well I was actually beginning to believe it myself. But that was a long time ago; nowadays I got back to my own feet, and I am usually referred to as 'that freak who shoots film.' So, how did things turn out this way? What did really happen? I believe this camera did. Olympus Pen EES-2 Ilford XP2 400
A brief (yet helpful) guide to buy expired film
When buying expired film we must consider one thing, we are buying a lottery ticket... There was a time when anyone could go to any store and buy a roll of color film, also there were a lot of photography stores if some specific roll was needed, where a variety of brands, styles and ISO numbers was offered. As the digital revolution took place, the big manufacturers decreased their film catalog, offering just the most commercial types. Nowadays, the hunt season for those lost gems is almost
A dreamlike world, by Omar Rodriguez
"My inspiration;comes from the magical realism to create a dreamlike worlds and ineffable atmosphere where the viewer can feel free, surprised and evoke many emotions." Tell us about yourself. When and how did the film journey begin for you? What type of film do you usually shoot and what made you choose it? What camera makes you click? Between black and white and colour film which would you choose? Personally I am in love with black and white film because for me, transmits more than t
Analog gadgets, from César Romero
"When i got it in my hands it hit me, the weight, the sturdiness, it felt real, not like any of my gadgets" Tell us about yourself. I'm an 33 years old computational engineer with an MBA in finance, i develop innovative solutions (software+hardware+human resources) for the supply chain of transnational corporations, i'm a techy guy in love with innovative gadgets... When and how did the film journey begin for you? As most 80's kids i grew up taking photos with the family 110 kodak came
On Streets on Analog.
One thing is for sure. I have always had a strong, deep fascination for the streets. Wherever I am, whoever I'm with, whenever that happens, I feel I belong to that moment. And, in my modest opinion, there is no better way than to express such feelings by photographing that moment. In analog, that is. It's always been like this. I don't think this feeling will ever change, and I don't see why it should, either. Olympus OM-4ti / Zuiko OM 35mm 1:2.8 / Konica Minolta VX100 (expired 2007,
Chemicals smell and film photography, by Matteo Prezioso
"I love the intimacy of film, and its visual honesty." Tell us about yourself. I was born in 1968. I am a professional photographer. Italian by birth, I've left my country around 20 years ago. First in the US (Los Angeles) where I studied photography, and started working in portraiture/stills set photography. I then moved to London, where I lived for 11 years; here I began working in moda, fashion, editorial, and books for actors. Camera: Nikon F4s Lens: Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 AF-D Film: Mi