street photography
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
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
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
México City a film friendly place
Mexico city is a place where as a film photographer you can find anything almost anywhere: lots of films, urban landscapes, rural landscapes, historic places , secure locations, and people that doesn't care what you are doing in the street.. There are a lot of downsides using film as your main medium when traveling, from insecurity to film scarcity, how easily you overcome this issues depends a lot on the resources the city can give you. *Olympus PEN EE-2 / Konica Centuria expired 2004*
Floris de Rijke and his project amsterdamstreetportraits
"As soon as I used the film forward lever for the first time I was hooked." Tell us about yourself. I’m 33 years old, from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. At the moment I’m working part-time as a chef in a restaurant and try to freelance as a photographer next to my personal projects. In the past I’ve also worked as a cameraman, editor, producer and director as well as a few years of being a professional poker player. When and how did the film journey begin for you? In retrospect it prob
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
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
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
Lee Whitehead: Film Noir
"I went and bought my first film camera that day and never looked back." Tell us about yourself. I’m 28 years old Photographer from Manchester UK When and how did the film journey begin for you? About 3 years ago I was doing some Street Photography in Manchester and met a Photographer called Mark Manzi, showing me his work he explained how using film had made him take his time when setting shots up and how having only 36 possible shots on a roll makes you consider what is worth shooti
Rian Davidson: Inspired by the immediate
"I love the social engagement aspect of being a photographer." Tell us about yourself. Hello, I'm 26 years old, I was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and I've been living in Berlin for the last few years. I work predominately as a commercial fashion/editorial photographer and video producer here in Germany but I've also been lucky enough to be a part of some international commissions and creative projects. When I'm not working for a living, I'm working in my darkroom, photographing friends or h