Film?

Sometimes I just have to shoot. I can sit around thinking about photography as much as I like but unless I actually do something it's generally wasting time. Yesterday I had some free time and I knew I was going to shoot, but I didn't know what (or how?). Seeing that my digital camera was at home I had to go get it. However, once I got into my car I realized my old Mamiya 645 (The old school kind) was in the back seat with a few roles of black and white 120! I have cameras hidden everywhere. It took a little convincing to make myself shoot film (other then large format I haven't shot film in over a year) rather then digital, but I'm glad I did. I didn't have a lightmeter so I walked around for the rest of the day estimating (fancy way of saying "guessing" with some reason) what the exposure would be.

Once I finished the role off I developed the film by hand in a darkroom (What's that you ask? Why check it out here for a little forgotten history!) Then I scanned the film. It was a pleasant surprise to see the film products. Granted it isn't portfolio work but it was a very peaceful almost spiritual experience to be reminded of where all of todays wonderful digital equipment comes from. Even though it might not be the most practical thing to shoot; it's such a beautiful, and relaxing experience to shoot 120 black & white film.

Very surreal.

Here are a few of the shots I got. Enjoy!

As always thanks!

jh