Shooting film for commissioned work is unfortunately becoming much rarer, despite the efforts of communities like this blog to keep the medium alive. For hobbyists and fine artists it is still a popular medium, but considering there are photographers who can upload their work live from their cameras directly to the internet for up-to-the minute news, fashion, lifestyle updates it is difficult to compete.
Every photographer has a story. Those who take up film photography have especially unique ones. We can all recall our “firsts”: first camera, first photo, first print. These “firsts” lay the groundwork for our stories. Mine started with the discovery of a neglected, 40+ year old rangefinder stuffed in the back of a cupboard.
How dull! Another film vs. Digital argument! Actually, that’s not what this is. Instead, this is intended as an argument against the argument, because seriously, I’m so bored of the argument, I can’t bear it anymore. As much as anything else I just need something to link to when it comes up… This isn’t going …
Film vs. Digital – An argument against the argument Read More
It’s been a couple of months since I obtained my Leica M-A film camera and wrote about my initial experience with returning to film after many years of using digital cameras. I mentioned that my first few rolls were deliberately shot in daylight for ease of exposure while I was getting used to the camera, and …
Leica M-A – From Digital, Back to Film (part 2) – by Anthony Killeen Read More
