onfilm-community
Arnel Dela Gente: Losing my DSLR was a blessing in disguise.
"I put at least 5 rolls in each of my bags." Tell us about yourself. I'm 38 years old. I came from Manila Philippines and I'm working as a fashion, runway, portrait and events photographer in Paris, France. *An auto-portrait with my old Practica MTL 5* When and how did the film journey begin for you? Long story if i start from the beginning. I'll just tell you when I started film seriously. I have several 35mms and mediu
Adam White: Return to film photography
"Keep shooting, don’t get discouraged, explore and have fun." Tell us about yourself. Canon EOS3 Cinestill 800T When and how did the film journey begin for you? What Could we always find in your gear bag? Mamiya RZ67 on Fuji Pro 400H What camera makes you click? Canon EOS3 Cinestill 800T Who are your models? How do you interact with them before shooting? Models are people in and out of town, social media and Model Mayhem. I interact with them by keeping it low key and keeping them l
Tobias König: Black and white makes you focus on the subject and the framing
"A small Voigtländer 35mm film camera...this camera changed everything" Tell us about yourself. I am 25 years old and just finished my studies with a Bachelor of Science in Cognition and Media Science. I live in Dortmund, North Rhine Westphalia, but i take every chance to travel. I currently try to make a living out of photography, but still thinking about getting a master degree. When and how did the film journey begin for you? It all began with a small Voigtländer 35mm film camera w
Wilson Wong: New York on film
"My Nikon F3 is amazing!" Tell us about yourself. I am 27, I live in New York City, and I work as a government employee in a city owned hospital. When and how did the film journey begin for you? I started about 5 months ago, when a photographer friend of mine told me I had a good eye and should pick up a camera. What Could we always find in your gear bag? A few rolls of film, a tripod, a 50mm lens. What camera makes you click? My Nikon F3 is amazing! Everything runs as it sho
Expired Film Day!
15 March 2016 - Expired Film Day! #EXPIREDFILMDAY2016 This event is presented by Daniel J. Schneider, EMULSIVE, Ray Larose and Marc van Ommeren. 15 March will be a day when all film photographers in the world (who are participating) will be using expired films! They have a giveaway! All you need to do to enter the giveaway is to fill out this form until Feb. 25; winners will be drawn and notified on Feb. 26 so they can get shipping underway. Photo by Daniel J. Schneider But wait!
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
Phil Kneen: A photographer fascinated by fellow humans
"From the moment I got the first role of processed film back, I was hooked." Tell us about yourself. I'm a 46 year-old, full-time photojournalist and portrait photographer. I live and work from the Isle of Man. When and how did the film journey begin for you? When I was 15, my dad was working in Saudi Arabia as a teacher, on one of his visits home he brought me a secondhand Olympus OM10 camera with a 50mm 1.8 lens. From the moment I got the first role of processed film back, I was hoo
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
Aliki Smith: Feelings are the greatest element in my work
"I can’t not photograph." Tell us about yourself. I’m 35 years old, born in Florina, Greece. I was raised and live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m a Learning & Development Team Leader at Berry Street (Berry Street works with children, young people and families with the most challenging and complex needs, including those for whom Berry Street is often the last resort). I love my day job with a crazy passion. When and how did the film journey begin for you? What Could we always find in your gear