I’m a bit backwards…
March 17, 2008
So most people get into photography via a high school black and white class, then move up the ranks to their own dSLR. I guess you could say that I’ve done things a bit backwards. Everyone following my blog must think that I’m crazy for not posting any pictures in over a week. Well, I can assure you that the world hasn’t stopped moving, and I haven’t stopped shooting. I’ve actually picked up my dad’s Cannon AE-1 and an 85mm f1.2 lens and started to shoot black and white film. Let me say one thing: damn film is expensive. Even with the free film that my friend Rick Dubie gave me the cost of developing is starting to add up. Despite the cost comparison, shooting film is more fun than digital, and the results are very rewarding. By shooting film I’ve become more careful when setting up and shooting. I’ve also had to wait to get the exact moment that I’m trying to capture– which although frusterating, makes it very exciting when I do take a good shot. I’ve actually had so much fun shooting black and white film that I’ve decided to justify it’s cost by making my senior project be to create a film portfolio. I’ll be shooting at least one roll of film per week, picking at least ten shots for my final portfolio which will be finished by early June. I’ve posted a gallery of the film shots I’ve taken thus far. Most of these are school candids. -Aaron Snyder
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I am happy to hear that you shoot roll film. I specialize in Hand Tinting Black and White Photos the “Classic way”. I use my own 2 Zone Technique to create my Photo Art.Never computer aided in any way.
I can produce works of Art from any old and forgotten Black and White or Color negative. I have over 50,000 Color Negatives
with Color Photos that I am currently converting into Black and White Photo Art. My Photo Art is original and signed. I have been in the field over 26 years.
Thanks, Artfully Yours, Pacco J Pompei.
I’m one of those who did indeed start with black and white in high school, moved to slide film and only got into digital a few years ago with an ancient Canon D2000 (Kodak DCS520).
I love the easy of digital, in particular when using flashes, but no amount of digital craziness beats getting back a roll of 35mm or 120 medium format film and holding them up to the light. I think working with film is essential at some some level, in particular if you’ve started out in digital.
Unless you’re in Tokyo, film and processing costs become a drag, and unless you’re really organized, trying to remember where that roll of film with that cool picture you took two years ago sucks when you have boxes of images stacked in the corner of your apartment.
Oh, and if you haven’t checked out Pan-F from Ilford, it’s a killer ISO50 B+W film.
Hey Arron,
I just came across your (film) photos on a random search. Nice job! Glad to help you out with the film donation. I also appreciate the link to my site. Hope to see you at one of the meetings before you head off to school.
Rick