📸 Film Photography 📸
The Beauty of Analogue
In a world where it seems like one can never keep up with he newest,
fastest, latest technology buzz, where there is a new, shiny toy released
by the hour, I find solace and calm in returning to the dusty world of
analogue, 35mm photography. You don't need a lot of money or the latest gadget. In fact, you can find
old, vintage cameras all over Ebay, in thrift stores or maybe, if you're lucky, in your
grandparent's garage!
For me, the joy of film comes from learning to slow down. It is important the
artist be intentional and mindful with each press of the
shutter. Every exposure must be well thought out and deliberate, as there are only 36 exposures per roll of film. The artist should pay attention to every tiny detail, like the patterns on tree bark, the color of rust of an old sign, or the flight pattern of a crow circling above.
Images Taken with my Nikon FE2:
Unlike traditional digital DSLRs, finding a used 35mm camera is relatively inexpensive. Because of their analogue, mechanical structure, there are thousands of old 35mm cameras that still work good as new! I love my Nikon FE2, but there are hundreds of other beginner-level cameras would that make an excellent choice for your 35mm adventures.
- Some Notable Beginner 35mm Cameras:
- Canon AE-1
- Olympus OM1
- Pentax K 1000
- Minolta SRT-101
Buy Your Own 35mm Camera
Once you start shooting, it really is hard to stop! I love the clicks and cranks the camera makes when I load and wind the film. I love eagerly awaiting my film scans to see what delightful light leaks or surprises await. Film developes awareness, mindfulness and attention. It's a beautiful process and the perfect antidote to world that would benefit from slowing down and paying attention. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
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