Pushing Film & Breaking an Expensive Art Piece w/ Pentax 67

I did many things for the first time in this video. First I'll say that this was my first let down with shooting in harsh lighting conditions. Secondly, I pushed Portra 800 by two stops and got results that I'm super happy with. Third, I broke the frame of a very expensive frame. lol I hope you all enjoy this one..
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Cameras used:
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Kodak Portra 160
Kodak Portra 800
Tri-X 400
Camera Op: Davis Goldman
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[@tylershieldsvideos]

You just keep getting better

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks OG!

[@SeanLuc_Photo]

Great looks, your work is continuously improving keep it up!
Also, side note at the time you shout out 10k your listing was showing over 11k. Fabulous!

[@drewsleyy3836]

damn. props from TS, huge

[@vuhlandes]

Tappin in gang

[@MikeGrayFilm]

My brother. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@anthonycollingridge970]

You have cracked the first hurdle that a lot of photographers never get over, and that is a model that is relaxed and happy to work with you, and not just a clothes horse that takes instructions. Well done Mike keep up the great work.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you Anthony

[@shotbydevan]

so dope. seeing your channel grow so much has been incredible to watch too. keep killing it dude

[@antoniocarrara_]

just WOW!!! Look one broke my heart, look two took me to the moon and look three just left me speechless!!! Absolutely loved this one Mike, simply amazing art! Thanks for this!

[@leporkchop]

Just found you a few weeks ago... Love your work... you’ve got this great ability to connect with people and it shows through your photos and your videos! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you Justin

[@reneweisz9157]

Look #3 is really special, it has a great vibe to it.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Rene!

[@Cid_Coletti]

A potentially expensive day turned into a lesson. One you'll remember forever now! 😄 Well done as always.

[@barrybundles2788]

Just binged a bunch of your videos with my Mom and she loves you yo. Hey, so do I. Keep flowing!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

That is awesome! Tell you mom I said Thank you!

[@y.f.6555]

Excellent images!!!colours look saturated but not oversaturated, just the right amount.It would be nice if you did a video on how you process film and edit your images.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I will do that very soon!

[@wolfboytroyvisuals7621]

I’ve shot with Sloan when she was in Singapore! She’s amazing! Knows how to improvise! Cheers guys! More power! 👏🏻

[@terryclark8745]

The third look is so dope! The last one you shared, model on stairs and looking at you, slightly lower angle, my first thought was Vogue magazine. That shot is money! Great job, as always.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot Terry

[@DMorrissey1313]

The tight shots from that final look are just so unbelievable! Those colors too are something else.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Drew!! Thanks man.

[@Dragontasticvideos]

Your channel is such a hidden gem here on TH-cam. I love your spirit and your photography. Also I‘m really impressed with your work since you said you’ve only been doing photography for a year now (or film photography, dunno if I missed something). I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I can only say wow, you’ve come so far in such a short time. Props to you mate!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you

[@photographicphilosophy8869]

Straight up some in of the best work I've seen in a minute in my opinion, as a artist you killed it, the model killed it, and the man behind the video camera killed it. Inspirational work👌

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you so much.

[@lucies1165]

Finally a film photographer on TH-cam that is not confused by the words "pushing" and "pulling film" ! So many film photographers on here are using these terms the wrong way.
Also I love the photos especially the last look! And as always your videos are so aesthetic pleasing almost like a fashion video

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.

[@_tripzy]

very very spontaneous when it comes to shoots. that's usually how I get the best work to be honest, but I am working on planning shoots out! I think it'll help me in the long run lol

[@nonnormal7900]

Unconditional love your shot and professional model

[@skate4510]

Absolutely love your videos. I'm starting a film project back here in Brazil and your work and Tyler's work have inspired me a lot! Keep going, your already worldwide!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much man!!

[@ReimannPembroke]

Great video as always! That last look was absolute🔥🔥🔥

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate it man!!

[@xella3525]

Love that shot at 6:14 something about the angles and the colours. Love all this stuff and it keeps getting better!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot Xella

[@avicienaputra3742]

just another amazing work from you mike. you deserve more recognition fr. keep it up my g! 🔥🙏🏼

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you!

[@jasonblake5576]

By far my new favorite you tuber, your images have depth in colour and composition, really strong!! 👏

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much Jason

[@lisap1317]

The lase photo of look #3 i think was the one I really loved🥺 glad i found your youtube😎

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Lisa

[@jemzlb]

Hello Mike, I just said to my wife that I like your videos because they tell an entertaining story, about you, about photography, about how you approach a project. And once again you delivered! Thank you very much for an inspiring video.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot man

[@haimtoeg]

Nice work, love the merry widow look and the black and white shots.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks

[@ryankleinmann]

My dude, the styling was on point! Im planning a shoot like this soon and was loved watching this video and your others. ( bell clicked) lol

[@liana4066]

so i learned today that you are only a year in photography & tbh that gave me sooo much hope haha. i have been doing photography seriously for about 2 months and have been loving it myself...im still figuring out what it is I would say my style is. but I love watching your vids your inspirational honestly & your creativity is uhmazing, never let up!

[@DogsandFilm]

Amazing shots Mike!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks

[@1inasi1]

Great work Mike!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Eric!

[@Fitz2364]

Great pictures and channel. A lot of nice pictures. Partial to image @6:13. Keep up the great work. 👏🏿👏🏿

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks man

[@conroids1]

My mans! The photos just keep getting better and better.

[@christianmartinez-mu8ky]

Amazing photos Mike.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks lil bro!

[@apolloniarising9998]

these are excellent
& the last look is just *chefs kiss*

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you.

[@RustyTripod45]

Very effective with the third look. Images, poses and colors resonated well.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Alton.

[@stuconry3745]

I loved the black and footage to intro the 3rd look. Very well done!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks!

[@GolfW4ng]

always as candid as can be! my photography

[@linusziegler7086]

slowly becoming my fav film TH-cam channel! keep killing it😤

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Linus

[@luisliu7843]

🤩 look the colour and composition.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Luis!

[@IndexFossilchannel]

Great photos and beautiful model! 5:40 and 8:57 Are my favorites... The first one has a Newton vibe and the second great composition!

[@carlstella]

Lovely work dude

[@MrIssa699]

Very inspiring content. Just recently got in photography and I’m still trying to find my style. Originally street photography had my attention but I’m glad I found this channel.I really like the way you’re organized, seems like planning these shoots is definitely key.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks bro

[@willisaybar]

🔥 I just watched like 5 of your videos back to back man. Loving the channel. I'm more of a freestyle shooter, never knew how to actually plan a shoot and what things to consider when planning a shoot. Most recently discovered Tyler Shields and now your work. Would love a more in-depth look into planning and what goes into it.

[@zeppelin495]

Here from the 1k subscribers crew...can't believe you've almost hit 12k in just a few months my dude!! keep up the good work

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much!

[@zoomboy57]

Mike I always approach every shoot with the same mindset. A checklist of what I will take, cameras, film or cards, lenses, filters , batteries, reflectors, tripods or monopods, hand held meters both light and color temp, lens brush and cleaning supplies, charged cell phone, water, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellant ( for the model ) gaffer tape. I always try to scout locations before hand so I know what the light will be like and what interesting backgrounds to use. If shooting a model I pre-visualize what shots and concept that we will start with. And always be prepared to go with the flow.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Awesome man

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

That last look was fire! So good!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Nuno!

[@troytravince]

those street portraits were crazy. sexy, but artsy. gave me tarantino vibes.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you.

[@mithraea1]

Great shots again, I'm with you ... the last look with the red hat are absolutely my favourite. Looks like something from vintage Vogue! I've started planning more shoots now, enjoying the process of visualising/planning/shooting. Lockdown in the UK has put a halt to it at the moment!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much!

[@photomaster1]

Thank you for taking the time in doing this video, I think you're right doing a plan for your shoots only because you only get one shot with film. No need for surprises considering the cost of time, models, and extra's. If you have the chance shoot a large format for half a day.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Anthony. I most definitely will be very soon!

[@jeanmagno8135]

Your job is fantastic, congratulations!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Jean

[@katienaclerio3152]

Wow these are awesome. You made your model feel so comfortable *clap* Last look is dope!

[@brendanro]

Can already tell it’s a banger. Lovin it brother

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Brendan. 🙌🏾

[@kenneth_mirez]

people who still hasn't seen your channel are missing out so much

[@MikeGrayFilm]

It’s unfortunate

[@socobenny]

Great video! Red hat shots were amazing and the squatting shot in the street is great!
I like to plan my shoots but most of the time my plans just go out the window!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Ben!

[@bennodusedau3008]

hey Mike, your videos just keep getting better, i especially love the colors
i´m a big fan of your work. by the way, i really like your shoes 😂

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you

[@michaelmcilvaney483]

Hi Mike. Came across your channel by accident really when researching the Pentax 67 which I've now acquired for my street photography which is all candid but nonetheless planned in terms of location and light though getting successful images might be more challenging with the Pentax! Really enjoy the channel, great to see the huge strides you are making, and look forward to your next piece of work.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot Michael

[@josefranciscogm1523]

Honestly I’m waiting for this channel to blow up, your content is top quality! Pics are 🔥
Regards from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot Jose! That's the plan!

[@omarimillin]

dope work bro, and you def get to it.
big inspiration..... black photography on the rise baby!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate it Omari.

[@sergioespinoza4768]

in love with ur work bro. sick

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot Sergio

[@instasam6386]

Nice video I'm so glad that youtube recommended you to me.
I mostly do something like landscape photography of barns here in switzerland.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks

[@PatrickHphoto]

Wow that last look is incredible! Well done.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Patrick!

[@iragrahamiv4068]

back at it again

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Had to bro

[@abigailzavala3556]

Amazing work

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot

[@mrduboisthegreat]

Super dope session...

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks bro

[@jorbroeder7725]

Yoo the first two "looks" where amazing! But the third really came THROUGH 💥

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much man. I agree!

[@thatdapperphotographer]

Those street portraits were fire. Love the colours!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Julian

[@mikefreelandphoto]

Damn dude just discovered your channel these are top tier!!📸

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot bro

[@Bondemitch]

so organic the color shots

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you

[@juiceboyxd9310]

You’re the freaking man, Mike.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you 🙌🏾

[@larryglass7209]

You nailed that vogue look in the red and black!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Larry!

[@davidlo1004]

stunning

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you.

[@lace11419]

I started shooting portraits last year. Before that was a lot of street and cityscape. Love your work man!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Ricky!

[@partlydave2]

For shoots, I like to take the approach of film directors I admire. They plan and prepare and shoot what’s on the page first, then they allow for improv and spontaneity. And If I’m properly prepared and something goes wrong, I’m better suited to adapt to make it work. Like paddling down a river in a canoe. You’ve got control of your boat and the oar, but you’re going with the flow and where the water takes you.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

For sure.

[@chriss4243]

Incredible work again Mike! I just bought a Godox SL150W continuous and will be shooting Portra 800 indoors. Think I'm gonna try rating at 800 and pushing 2 stops. Those 800 photos are so punchy!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Chris

[@sslezovskiy]

Good Work!

[@istifarzainuddin7676]

hey i must say your photos are awesome. followed you since you started with Tyler.

[@emulsioninmotion]

Definitely look 3 was my favorite! You killed that vintage royalty/celebrity Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn look. No shade to your Calvin Klein, half naked model shots, it’s just not what I’m into...if you’ve only been doing this a year though., you’re crushing man! Keep it up!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@emulsioninmotion]

@@MikeGrayFilm No doubt! looking forward to seeing what's next!

[@roguesodyssey]

You're so talented, dude!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you man

[@DanielMontenegro140982]

Great insights here. I really like how do you handle your lights in the pictures. Well done and thanks!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you Daniel.

[@whoschrischu]

Huge Power on this set, man

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Chris!

[@michaell3760]

Look 3 is great. Loving that 60's vibe. Never used a ring light before, maybe I should try it.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Give it a go!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Michael!

[@HighHatOG]

Absolutely killed this set my man 🔥🙌🏽

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks man!

[@soulstart89]

Good work bro. To your question. I like to plan shoots. I do this so when I’m on set or location I have more space to problem solve and evolve the idea with the talent. Less stress for me lmao.

[@robbe4711]

4:27 - great shot. Love the pose and the light.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

I'm having some Breath Easy Coffee while watching this, actually. My sinuses will thank me. New subscriber btw, love your channel✌️

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thank you! Haha

[@molnarjanos92]

This is dope! Wish I found your channel earlier Pentax 67 brought me here. Haha

[@MikeGrayFilm]

More to come! haha Thanks.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Those indoor shots bro 🔥 🔥

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks my brother

[@khalilhenderson4082]

Watching these I’m thinking about giving up digital photography lol 😂. This is art. Truly inspiring

[@MikeGrayFilm]

thanks khalil. you know where i stand! lol FILM ALL DAY!

[@RCKMSCKM]

The camera died but you NAILED those shots! The last ones especially! They were 🔥🔥!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I kinda do both, plan sometimes and sometimes shoots just happen, great photos and video as always bro

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@FaizalWestcott]

that third look was stunning. amazing photos man

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks man

[@titofly00]

the look number 3 is by far the best, but my favorite shot is the one at 5:00, idk why but it's really gripping. I do, or at least I try, street photo and also some portraits not as often as I would like to but watching you doing your thing is very inspiring.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks tito

[@AnzelLmao]

That opening was dramatic as hell and I fucking loved it

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Had to lol

[@massari187]

your channel motivates me to shoot 🎞
greetings from hamburg, germany 👋

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Marcel!

[@davidselby976]

I see a definite personal style evolving

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot David. You definitely see more than me haha. It’s been quite the task.

[@Ansaranick1]

Model on the stairs, not looking at the camera with the painting behind her. 🔥
Btw, thanks for taking the time last night to talk to me on live stream!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Of course Nick. Thank you for tuning in!

[@enriqueestrada1763]

those indoor/stairs shoot looks beautiful!! didn't expect to be a light ring XD, i do most landscape photos and portraits, saludos from méxico!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot!

[@Stesalti]

Fantastic colours of 3rd... 800 +2 wow

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks man

[@owenhaupt]

yessss man these are killer

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks Owen!

[@pattysfilms]

Look at Mike Grey man, so inspirational

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Haha thank you 🙌🏾