Vacationing With Film - Monterey, CA

I had a chance to head out to Monterey, CA last year. Belinda was attending a conference out there, so since she already had a hotel, I might as well tag along, right? Anytime we're taking a trip, one of the first questions that runs through my head is, "I wonder what I'm going to take photos of?" Since I'd already been to Monterey once before, that question was replaced by, "I wonder what cameras I'm going to take?" I decided to make it a film-only trip.

For me, this was kind of a big deal. I'd been using film for a while now, but had never left all of my digital gear at home. Would I later regret this decision? I decided to take the plunge and pick out a few different cameras to take along, just to have a bit of variety. I figured I'd take my F100 so I could shoot some 35mm. I also grabbed my Holga and Polaroid 360. Using all of these cameras, I had a blast and even got some decent images! I wasn't necessarily trying to take touristy photos, but just to have fun and take photos of things or light that appealed to me.

We started out the trip at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and made our way down to Monterey where we walked on the beach, ate tasty food and even stopped to smell (and photograph) the flowers. Here's a bit of our trip to California on film...

  

  

  

  

  

Cameras and film used:

Nikon F100 with Ilford HP5 400 and Provia 100F

Holga with Portra 400

Polaroid 360 with Fuji 100C and 3000B

End of Year 2012 - Film Photography

If you've been reading my blog in the past year, you'll know that I've been shooting a lot of film lately. Lots of it has been for personal work, but some of it has been for my professional work as well. I've used everything from a medium-format twin lens to toy cameras to Polaroids to a good ol' 35mm (and maybe even a disposable camera here and there). Here are some of my favorite photos I've taken on film in this past year.

Alexis - Denver High School Senior Photos

When you photograph high school seniors, you meet all kinds of people. Without a doubt, Alexis is one of those people who just instantly impresses you with her personality and confidence. We met up for her Senior Session on a sunny Denver day and just wandered around, finding amazing locations and good light. The entire time we shot, conversation flowed and a smile never left her face.

I feel like I should also point out that this session was shot entirely on film! She wanted something that was creative, original and different. I think we hit all of these with this shoot. I hope you enjoy Alexis' senior photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!