We have admired Vivianna’s videos sharing snapshots of her darkroom and medium format work for some time so were excited when she agreed to take part in our #MyFilmStory series. We’re privileged to be able to share her passion and creativity with you and hope that you enjoy the video as much as we do.
Agreed! Nothing will EVER replace film for me. Its a feeling, a passion.I don’t know how else to describe it. My favorite thing about it is that it is perfectly imperfect. 💜💜💜💜
I did have a darkroom 15 years ago and this video reminds me of all the happy hours I spent preparing the chemicals, developping films and making the final prints . I just loved it, it was like meditation to me. Congratulation to Vivianna Magdalena Curiel Flores for doing such a beautiful and great job and having chosen analog photography as her medium of photographic expression.
Thanks!! I had a fantastic time putting this video together. Sharing the beauty of film photography makes me so happy. I’m grateful I can do this. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🌸
@@Ilfordphoto Unfortunately I do not have a darkroom anymore. But still have all the equipement. I still developp film (b&w), but scan it the negatives.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I had so much fun making this video with my husband. Shout out to my mom for modeling for me at the beginning of the video ❤.
Tu trabajo es muy inspirador y ver el respeto con el que haces todo el proceso es increíble. Gracias por compartir Al usar la Rolleiflex, usas un fotometro externo?
Muchísimas gracias ❤. Me da muchísimo gusto poder compartir mi cuarto oscuro con ustedes. Sabes, me da tanta pena. Por fin después de tantos años junté dinero para comprarme un fotómetro profesional y nunca lo uso. Aún uso el fotómetro de la misma cámara.
I purchased her book off of her Etsy site and I absolutely love it. Taken to a few events here in Houston to share her work. It’s awesome to see a Latina do big things in the photography community.
Exactly the purpose of why we started this #MyFilmStory series! We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
@@Ilfordphoto Yes I do. I am printing right now on portofolio 10x15 cm rc paper. I like to carry them around in my camera bag to hand out to people when there is an interaction during street photography.
Admiro mucho tu trabajo y perseverancia , eres de las pocas personas que demuestran el arte de fotografía en film y con resultados increíbles, soy unos de tus seguidores desde que estabas en California, me alegra mucho que estes en tu palacio y disfrutando lo que tanto te gusta, espero que algún día tenga el gusto de ver tu trabajo en persona, Saludos desde Orange County California .
Hey Jose, it is so lovely to hear from you. Hope you are well. What a beautiful comment, we are glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we all did.
@@Ilfordphoto thank you so much, I really admire her work, maybe one of these days it would be my turn to have a video of my story with film and my crazy camera project
wow, a great story, I have Autism, and photography for me, Architecture, urban landscape, cars, etc. is my thing. With film, this slow, methodical approach is very stimming (in a GOOD way); calms me down, and Yes, I agree the results, makes all the effort worth it!!
@@Ilfordphoto I have only just shot one roll B&W, but I do shoot mainly colour; and currently get it developed and scanned/printed in store, but am interested in getting the feel for home processing, just haven't got the gear yet. Also am into 4x5 too, which stock would you recommend for beginners, I have a couple of light meters, and a mirrorless camera to check metering, but am not all that familiar with how to use the hand held meters, I live in Australia (has Summers at EV 15-17; winters at EV 12-14); so would need ASA to suit, and something with a great latitude for learning mistakes, and in reasonable availability (25 as well as 10 sheet boxes), and can take easy processing, like the simplicity starter kits, no "lab tech" required to mix the chemistry.
@@andyvan5692 If you are interested in home processing, we sell an ILFORD & Paterson film processing kit, this kit includes everything you need to get started developing black and white film at home. Regarding 4x5 sheet film, the film stock we would recommend to start off with is ILFORD HP5+. Has an ASA of 400, it’s wide exposure latitude makes it a great choice for beginners. Perfect film if you are interested in push/pulling, also making the ASA super adaptable in all seasons. Lastly, easy to process at home.
@@Ilfordphoto thanks for that, by the way the simplicity kit, when looking on TH-cam, shows it's for 35 and 120 only, does this mean there isn't enough in the 'sachet' for a 4x5 tank?, and if so, which developer, stop & fix would you suggest to start with, as it looks like a 3 reel tank would hold more than this kit would have, and one would assume this is what a sheet film would need to be developed in, or would something like the Steerman Press 45 dunk style tank be a better fit.
@@Ilfordphoto En octubre daré talleres gratuitos de fotografía estenopeica a los niños pobres de las zonas rurales de mi provincia, de seguro utilizaré materiales Ilford ¡los mejores!
@@Ilfordphoto Alas, no … digital monochrome for me these days but I well remember using Ilford paper when I learned to develop and print B&W in high school fifty years ago! Would be fun to rediscover film photography!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
It’s great to see a Young-Photographer like Vivianna enjoying her darkroom in her native country of Mexico and producing TH-cam Videos -I subscribe.., I was a US Navy Photographer and did this same thing for 20-Years.., now I re-roll 46mm Ilford HP5 from their ULF Program for my Yashics 44!
We are all envious of how could of a black and white film photographer she is and of course her talent in the darkroom. So glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we did.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
Very nice video. 23 years ago I entered a darkroom at fine arts academy, next year every young student was going digital…digital cameras were too expensive and once I touched medium format and larger format film, me and my little TLR and Bronica 67 had no need to meet digital photography. Then I had the chance to film the last rolls of Kodachrome 16mm film for my first movie. It was a great time but I needed to make money a photographer and needed to be introduced in digital photography for my work while shooting. 6x6 6x8 and 6x17 for my own pleasure. Today we have a family and 3 kids and I always take a 6x6 or 35mm camera on holidays to photograph them. I eventually purchased several Nikon 35mm cameras and mamiya C220 TLR for my kids when they grow up and become interested in film photography. It’s a life circle that needs to be preserved !
Thank you for taking your time to let us know how you started in this hobby. Are you an avid black and white film shooter? We completely agree, taking film photos of your friends and family is priceless for the years to come and the beauty in that they can look back on the past when they are all older.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
I have B&W *film* archives going back to the 1950s, they were my father's. There is a 'magic' about film, from the slow process of taking, to the patience needed for its development, and finally seeing a print come alive in the darkroom is capturing the past before you - be it 60 years ago or yesterday. We learn some Physics too in the process. Will near-instant digital images in their multi-millions stand the test of time? I some how think more than 99%% may be lost in landfill?
That is the difference between analog photography and digital, analog allows us to go back in time and to keep physical copies of negatives and images that can be passed down through generations. Black and white film photography is so special. Have you checked out our other videos which are part of the #MyFilmStory series?
@@Ilfordphoto I mostly do black and white. I'd love to show you my work if it's possible. "In black and white photography, what is present that isn't in color photography is a greater emphasis on light and shadow, texture, and a sense of timelessness due to the absence of color, which can allow for a more focused interpretation of the subject's form and shape, often conveying a stronger emotional impact." I found this quote online and I think that's the best way I can describe why I like doing black and white photography. I could spend hours and hours inside a darkroom like when I was in school. 😝
Film photography is an addiction that can not be overcome so easily. Lets hope the ever increasing cost of films and chemicals do not achieve what digital couldn't do in nearly three decades. I support Ilford because it stock by our side film photographers, when everyone else sold out and went the digital way.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
@@Ilfordphoto Si, x tutta la mia vita. E con l'avvento del digitale ancora di piu'. Le copertine dei miei ultimi album di pianoforte le ho realizzate con Ilford Fp4.
@@Ilfordphoto Hola gracias por contestar¡¡¡ Lamentablemente en film no, en donde yo vivo ya no existe y puede ser muy costoso pero trato de igualar en digital el ilford que es INCREIBLE¡¡¡
Hi, I enjoyed your video !! I use a Rolleiflex also and wanted to leave a comment. I saw the opening scene and noticed you were using a Rollei. As far as I know your suppose to pass the film under the roller while loading to get the correct count. Maybe it's a different model than mine, a Rolleiflex c? Anyway, I still enjoyed your honest and soulful passion for photography. Paul C.
Thank you for watching and we are so glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. I am unsure with Rollei this is, must be slightly different to the other's in the collection.
Thank you. That’s very kind. My Rolleiflex T doesn’t need to pass under the roller. I was also super confused when watching other film photographers with their Rolleiflex cameras. I couldn’t find much on TH-cam about this model when I was first trying to learn how to use my camera. Lucky for me I had the original camera manual. So I based myself off of that. I’m going to share more about it either on my Instagram or TH-cam because a lot of people think I’m loading the film wrong 😅.
I worked in photography for over forty years, its rather sad to think that the planet, including Ilford are only ever interested in the younger generation. Like me, those with decades of experience are never considered for anything like this.
Thanks for the feedback. Have you watched the rest of the videos on our feed? Our ILFORD Inpires videos feature many photographers and Master Printers who have been shooting film and printing for a number of years.
Maybe I’m missing something, but at the start, when she loads the film, she doesn’t lead the film under the pickup rod, that senses the film thickness and controls frame advancing.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film
Do you shoot much black and white film? If you ever do want to build your own darkroom at home, we have TH-cam videos to show you how to make it as accessible as possible 🥰
@@Ilfordphoto i used to. In fact, at the Moment, I love the kodak cine films. They are to be developed in ECN-2, and I send it to special labs. (We did bw-dev in school-back, when I was young. So, I an kinda used to it and will look at your vids! 🙋🏻♂️
I am in the beginning stages of creating a Community Darkroom my area of Maryland, there is a huge art community but for some weird reason, photography isn't as popular as a podcast studio. Maryland Hall, a non profit organization that is geared toward the arts, but photography, in my opinion isn't featured or promoted there as it should be, so I am going to fill that void. Also, with the Ai and other tech being introduced to photography, I think true artists/photographers/anyone might want to get back into or be reintroduced to darkroom processing and printing. I have over 40 yrs as a photographer and now it's time to give back.........can ilford sponsor me, help me out, do something.......lol.
Hello - I am guessing you shoot a lot of black and white film. We don't offer sponsorship unfortunately, however we do have a community grant. This is the link for you to find out more information: www.ilfordphoto.com/ilford-photo-analogue-community-grant/
I regularly print in the darkroom but I find it very-very difficult. There is a huge amount of disappointment involved. Many sessions don’t yield anything. Perhaps that’s why we cherish good or even just passable results. I have fewer decent prints after 4 years of printing than a roll of film has frames. Yet I wouldn’t shoot digital or print inkjet!
Thank you for commenting. Black and white printing takes time to perfect, we have plenty of tutorial's on our TH-cam channel to help you print in the darkroom.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. There are a few sets of images that run throughout the video. Let us know if you need any help finding where they are in the video.
We have admired Vivianna’s videos sharing snapshots of her darkroom and medium format work for some time so were excited when she agreed to take part in our #MyFilmStory series. We’re privileged to be able to share her passion and creativity with you and hope that you enjoy the video as much as we do.
This video shows why film thrives in this era of digital photography. It makes outstandingly beautiful art.
Why do you think that?
Agreed! Nothing will EVER replace film for me. Its a feeling, a passion.I don’t know how else to describe it. My favorite thing about it is that it is perfectly imperfect. 💜💜💜💜
Thank you for writing such a beautiful comment. Black and white film photography is like nothing else. Are you also a film shooter?
@@Ilfordphoto I do use film, but mainly colour, so I am very happy about the new Phoenix film.
I did have a darkroom 15 years ago and this video reminds me of all the happy hours I spent preparing the chemicals, developping films and making the final prints . I just loved it, it was like meditation to me. Congratulation to Vivianna Magdalena Curiel Flores for doing such a beautiful and great job and having chosen analog photography as her medium of photographic expression.
Do you still have your own darkroom? We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
Thanks!! I had a fantastic time putting this video together. Sharing the beauty of film photography makes me so happy. I’m grateful I can do this. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🌸
@@Ilfordphoto Unfortunately I do not have a darkroom anymore. But still have all the equipement. I still developp film (b&w), but scan it the negatives.
Speaks to my experience and heart… Very well done and endearing story!
What a beautiful darkroom. A private space where creativity and exploration can thrive. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work and amazing oasis.
It brings me so much joy to share my darkroom ❤.
Thank you for making this inspiring video highlighting Vivianna's beautiful photography.
Thank you for such a lovely comment. Are you also a black and white film shooter?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I had so much fun making this video with my husband. Shout out to my mom for modeling for me at the beginning of the video ❤.
@@filmphotovm Your photography is wonderful, the photo of your Mom is particularly good for its pose and lighting.
Vivianna tu fotografia es magica, gracias por compartir tu arte
Thank you for writing such a lovely comment. Have you checked out our other videos which are part of the #MyFilmStories?
Muchísimas gracias 🥹. Me da tanto gusto poder compartirlo con ustedes.
Loved this - thanks for documenting & sharing with us
Thank you for such a lovely comment. We are so lucky to have worked with so many talented photographers through our #MyFilmStory series.
Beautifully done..
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You do what makes you happy and fulfilled!!
Such a true comment, does black and white film photography also make you happy?
Absolute marvelour photographs, also verry good darkroom technique, chapeau, love to see more of her.
Thank you for watching. You should go and check out her TH-cam channel!
Tu trabajo es muy inspirador y ver el respeto con el que haces todo el proceso es increíble. Gracias por compartir
Al usar la Rolleiflex, usas un fotometro externo?
Muchísimas gracias ❤. Me da muchísimo gusto poder compartir mi cuarto oscuro con ustedes.
Sabes, me da tanta pena. Por fin después de tantos años junté dinero para comprarme un fotómetro profesional y nunca lo uso. Aún uso el fotómetro de la misma cámara.
I purchased her book off of her Etsy site and I absolutely love it. Taken to a few events here in Houston to share her work. It’s awesome to see a Latina do big things in the photography community.
Such a beautiful comment, thank you for being a supporter of Vivianna. Are you a black and white film shooter yourself?
🥹 that makes me so happy! Thank you ❤.
This video makes an old photographer happy to see a young photographer creating and continuing the art of analogue photography, thank you.
The purpose is to keep black and white film alive for the younger generation! Nothing beats seeing your first print come alive in the tray.
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Long live darkroom arts.
She does beautiful work! I have seen her in IG.
I love the zen of her videos of the darkroom.
We hope so too! Her work is just incredible, do you also print black and white film in the darkroom?
🥹 that makes me so happy to hear. Thank you 🌸.
Always admired your work and glad you your featured Vivianna.
Thank you watching and taking your time to comment. Have you see any of our other #MyFilmStory videos?
Thank you! Means a lot to me. 🌸
thank you for sharing your story
Happy to ❤. It was so much fun putting this video together. I love sharing the magic of the darkroom.
Thank you for taking the time to watch. Have you watched any of the other #MyFilmStory videos?
Great work on this piece! Love her photography and the fact that she is printing at such a young age 🙌
She is an inspiration to the younger generation, so talented in the darkroom as well as being an black and white film shooter🙌
That is excellent and inspiring! Well done!
Exactly the purpose of why we started this #MyFilmStory series! We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
Awesome talented young lady. Thanks as always for this series of videos.
Thank you for watching - we love hearing that you enjoy the #MyFIlmSTory videos so you have a favourite?
Such a beautifully told story, thanks for sharing! And the portrait of you mom is lovely.
Amazing video, amazing darkroom and amazing artist.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, we are so glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we do. Do you also have a darkroom?
@@Ilfordphoto Yes I do. I am printing right now on portofolio 10x15 cm rc paper. I like to carry them around in my camera bag to hand out to people when there is an interaction during street photography.
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Yooooooo i love her work!!!
Thank you for watching - we love hearing that you enjoy the #MyFIlmStory videos so you have a favourite?
❤ that’s awesome! Thank you 🥹.
This video really inspires me. 💕🌹💕🌹🤭
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. We are so glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we did.
I love that ! That’s why I love sharing my darkroom through my social media. Creating these videos make me so happy.
Admiro mucho tu trabajo y perseverancia , eres de las pocas personas que demuestran el arte de fotografía en film y con resultados increíbles, soy unos de tus seguidores desde que estabas en California, me alegra mucho que estes en tu palacio y disfrutando lo que tanto te gusta, espero que algún día tenga el gusto de ver tu trabajo en persona, Saludos desde Orange County California .
Hey Jose, it is so lovely to hear from you. Hope you are well. What a beautiful comment, we are glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we all did.
@@Ilfordphoto thank you so much, I really admire her work, maybe one of these days it would be my turn to have a video of my story with film and my crazy camera project
🥹 muchísimas gracias. Tus lindas palabras significan mucho para mi.
Great Vivianna, great video! A sudden and renewed wish to entering in my darkroom. 👏👏👏
Perfect response! Enjoy getting back in your darkroom
wow, a great story, I have Autism, and photography for me, Architecture, urban landscape, cars, etc. is my thing.
With film, this slow, methodical approach is very stimming (in a GOOD way); calms me down, and Yes, I agree the results, makes all the effort worth it!!
Such a beautiful response and couldn't agree more. Do you shoot black and white film and then print in the darkroom yourself?
@@Ilfordphoto I have only just shot one roll B&W, but I do shoot mainly colour; and currently get it developed and scanned/printed in store, but am interested in getting the feel for home processing, just haven't got the gear yet. Also am into 4x5 too, which stock would you recommend for beginners, I have a couple of light meters, and a mirrorless camera to check metering, but am not all that familiar with how to use the hand held meters, I live in Australia (has Summers at EV 15-17; winters at EV 12-14); so would need ASA to suit, and something with a great latitude for learning mistakes, and in reasonable availability (25 as well as 10 sheet boxes), and can take easy processing, like the simplicity starter kits, no "lab tech" required to mix the chemistry.
@@andyvan5692 If you are interested in home processing, we sell an ILFORD & Paterson film processing kit, this kit includes everything you need to get started developing black and white film at home. Regarding 4x5 sheet film, the film stock we would recommend to start off with is ILFORD HP5+. Has an ASA of 400, it’s wide exposure latitude makes it a great choice for beginners. Perfect film if you are interested in push/pulling, also making the ASA super adaptable in all seasons. Lastly, easy to process at home.
@@Ilfordphoto thanks for that, by the way the simplicity kit, when looking on TH-cam, shows it's for 35 and 120 only, does this mean there isn't enough in the 'sachet' for a 4x5 tank?, and if so, which developer, stop & fix would you suggest to start with, as it looks like a 3 reel tank would hold more than this kit would have, and one would assume this is what a sheet film would need to be developed in, or would something like the Steerman Press 45 dunk style tank be a better fit.
Muy talentosa Vivianna!!
We are so lucky to have had the chance to work with such an amazing black and white film photographer. Such an inspiration!
Muchas gracias ❤.
Excelente trabajo, te admiro y respeto. Éxitos.
Thank you for leaving such a beautiful comment. This video is a true inspiration to all black and white film photographers across the globe!
@@Ilfordphoto En octubre daré talleres gratuitos de fotografía estenopeica a los niños pobres de las zonas rurales de mi provincia, de seguro utilizaré materiales Ilford ¡los mejores!
@@pedrofreire1980 Hope it goes well and we are sure they will love it!
Muchísimas gracias 🥹🌸.
Thanks for sharing your delightful story and images! 📷🙂
Thank you for watching. Do you shoot much black and white film?
@@Ilfordphoto Alas, no … digital monochrome for me these days but I well remember using Ilford paper when I learned to develop and print B&W in high school fifty years ago! Would be fun to rediscover film photography!
@@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496 No way! We think this might be your sign to try black and white film photography again 🥰
Thank you for watching! I’m simply happy to just share my darkroom ❤.
Great video story. So inspiring and thought provoking.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
It’s great to see a Young-Photographer like Vivianna enjoying her darkroom in her native country of Mexico and producing TH-cam Videos -I subscribe..,
I was a US Navy Photographer and did this same thing for 20-Years.., now I re-roll 46mm Ilford HP5 from their ULF Program for my Yashics 44!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory. Wow no way, where do you enjoy shooting the most now with black and white film?
Came across her instagram a while ago. Vivianna is a good photographer and I am envious of her lifestyle.
We are all envious of how could of a black and white film photographer she is and of course her talent in the darkroom. So glad you enjoyed this #MyFilmStory as much as we did.
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You made my day.... 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for watching, and we are so happy that you loved this #MyFilmStory as much as we do. Which was your favourite part?
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Me encanta tu trabajo. Enhorabuena.
That is so lovely to see. Do you shoot much black and white film yourself?
Muchísimas gracias ❤.
Love!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
Very nice video. 23 years ago I entered a darkroom at fine arts academy, next year every young student was going digital…digital cameras were too expensive and once I touched medium format and larger format film, me and my little TLR and Bronica 67 had no need to meet digital photography. Then I had the chance to film the last rolls of Kodachrome 16mm film for my first movie. It was a great time but I needed to make money a photographer and needed to be introduced in digital photography for my work while shooting. 6x6 6x8 and 6x17 for my own pleasure. Today we have a family and 3 kids and I always take a 6x6 or 35mm camera on holidays to photograph them. I eventually purchased several Nikon 35mm cameras and mamiya C220 TLR for my kids when they grow up and become interested in film photography. It’s a life circle that needs to be preserved !
Thank you for taking your time to let us know how you started in this hobby. Are you an avid black and white film shooter? We completely agree, taking film photos of your friends and family is priceless for the years to come and the beauty in that they can look back on the past when they are all older.
Nice vid. Great dark room. Beautiful piece of property, Europe?
Thank you for watching our newest video in our #MyFilmStory series. No Vivianna is based in Mexico.
amazing!
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Are you an avid black and white film shooter yourself?
Nice person, a pleasant encounter !
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
bravissima😁
I have B&W *film* archives going back to the 1950s, they were my father's. There is a 'magic' about film, from the slow process of taking, to the patience needed for its development, and finally seeing a print come alive in the darkroom is capturing the past before you - be it 60 years ago or yesterday. We learn some Physics too in the process.
Will near-instant digital images in their multi-millions stand the test of time? I some how think more than 99%% may be lost in landfill?
In 50 years digital will be the equivalent of analogue photography
@@varrefyeah right😂
That is the difference between analog photography and digital, analog allows us to go back in time and to keep physical copies of negatives and images that can be passed down through generations. Black and white film photography is so special. Have you checked out our other videos which are part of the #MyFilmStory series?
nice darkroom, kostiner print washer, gra lab 300, actual photo paper , the good years.. 70s and 80s
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Do you still shoot black and white film and even still print in the darkroom?
I went back to shoot film 🎞️
Are you also a black and white film photographer?
@@Ilfordphoto I mostly do black and white. I'd love to show you my work if it's possible.
"In black and white photography, what is present that isn't in color photography is a greater emphasis on light and shadow, texture, and a sense of timelessness due to the absence of color, which can allow for a more focused interpretation of the subject's form and shape, often conveying a stronger emotional impact."
I found this quote online and I think that's the best way I can describe why I like doing black and white photography.
I could spend hours and hours inside a darkroom like when I was in school. 😝
🙌🏻 sweet!
Film photography is an addiction that can not be overcome so easily. Lets hope the ever increasing cost of films and chemicals do not achieve what digital couldn't do in nearly three decades. I support Ilford because it stock by our side film photographers, when everyone else sold out and went the digital way.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film.
Beautiful
Thank you for watching. Have you seen our other videos that are part of our #MyFilmStory series?
Un mondo stupendo
That's great to hear. Do you shoot much black and white film?
@@Ilfordphoto Si, x tutta la mia vita.
E con l'avvento del digitale ancora di piu'.
Le copertine dei miei ultimi album di pianoforte le ho realizzate
con Ilford Fp4.
MAS MAS MAS MAS ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Thank you for leaving such a joyful response. Do you shoot much black and white film?
@@Ilfordphoto Hola gracias por contestar¡¡¡ Lamentablemente en film no, en donde yo vivo ya no existe y puede ser muy costoso pero trato de igualar en digital el ilford que es INCREIBLE¡¡¡
Hi, I enjoyed your video !! I use a Rolleiflex also and wanted to leave a comment. I saw the opening scene and noticed you were using a Rollei. As far as I know your suppose to pass the film under the roller while loading to get the correct count. Maybe it's a different model than mine, a Rolleiflex c? Anyway, I still enjoyed your honest and soulful passion for photography.
Paul C.
Thank you for watching and we are so glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. I am unsure with Rollei this is, must be slightly different to the other's in the collection.
Thank you. That’s very kind.
My Rolleiflex T doesn’t need to pass under the roller. I was also super confused when watching other film photographers with their Rolleiflex cameras. I couldn’t find much on TH-cam about this model when I was first trying to learn how to use my camera. Lucky for me I had the original camera manual. So I based myself off of that. I’m going to share more about it either on my Instagram or TH-cam because a lot of people think I’m loading the film wrong 😅.
Very Very good
What do you think 💭 of Vivian Maier’s work in your opinion?
Personally I love her work, extremely ground breaking within the photography community and opened up a new world of photography.
I worked in photography for over forty years, its rather sad to think that the planet, including Ilford are only ever interested in the younger generation. Like me, those with decades of experience are never considered for anything like this.
Thanks for the feedback. Have you watched the rest of the videos on our feed? Our ILFORD Inpires videos feature many photographers and Master Printers who have been shooting film and printing for a number of years.
Maybe I’m missing something, but at the start, when she loads the film, she doesn’t lead the film under the pickup rod, that senses the film thickness and controls frame advancing.
It's a Rolleiflex T...
That system is called the automat. Not all Rolleiflex have automat.
This camera loads slightly different to the usual Rolleiflex's that we all know and love.
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And her beautiful name! Vivianna Magdalena Curiel Flores
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. We're really lucky that there are so many inspiring photographers choosing to shoot ILFORD black and white film
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Was the perfect photo that appears at 4:32 seconds taken with a rolleiflex?👋
Yes all the black and white film photography you see throughout this #MyFilmStory video is shot with a Rolleiflex. Her images are just incredible 🥰
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Well if the beautiful cover shot is anything to go by we are in for a treat.
Vivianna is such a talented film photographer and darkroom printer. We are so excited for all of you to be able to watch the video now!
I love film photography. Although I do not have a darkroom for myself - unfortunately
Do you shoot much black and white film? If you ever do want to build your own darkroom at home, we have TH-cam videos to show you how to make it as accessible as possible 🥰
@@Ilfordphoto i used to. In fact, at the Moment, I love the kodak cine films. They are to be developed in ECN-2, and I send it to special labs. (We did bw-dev in school-back, when I was young. So, I an kinda used to it and will look at your vids! 🙋🏻♂️
@@andreasbracke1997 That is fantastic, would you ever consider returning to black and white film photography?
@@Ilfordphoto yes. Sure. I do black snd white all the time. I did use the ilford125 abd cinestill bw films. And the fast kodak3200
I am in the beginning stages of creating a Community Darkroom my area of Maryland, there is a huge art community but for some weird reason, photography isn't as popular as a podcast studio. Maryland Hall, a non profit organization that is geared toward the arts, but photography, in my opinion isn't featured or promoted there as it should be, so I am going to fill that void. Also, with the Ai and other tech being introduced to photography, I think true artists/photographers/anyone might want to get back into or be reintroduced to darkroom processing and printing. I have over 40 yrs as a photographer and now it's time to give back.........can ilford sponsor me, help me out, do something.......lol.
Hello - I am guessing you shoot a lot of black and white film. We don't offer sponsorship unfortunately, however we do have a community grant. This is the link for you to find out more information: www.ilfordphoto.com/ilford-photo-analogue-community-grant/
Good luck, love the darkroom 😊
@@Ilfordphoto I am a Vet, have the business plan, speaking with SBA/SCORE and Veteran Affairs. Thanks for the link
@@Ilfordphoto Thanks and I think the link or grant program has expired. I am also in the United States, and thanks again.
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I regularly print in the darkroom but I find it very-very difficult. There is a huge amount of disappointment involved. Many sessions don’t yield anything. Perhaps that’s why we cherish good or even just passable results. I have fewer decent prints after 4 years of printing than a roll of film has frames. Yet I wouldn’t shoot digital or print inkjet!
Thank you for commenting. Black and white printing takes time to perfect, we have plenty of tutorial's on our TH-cam channel to help you print in the darkroom.
I still have challenging print days. I constantly make little and big mistakes. And I too wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
Dommage que les vidéos ne soie pas en Français ou du moins sous titrée 😉
If we can get the .srt file then we will subtitle in French
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What a response! Thank you for watching it, which part was your favourite?
The story was s ok, but no pictures, how can I believe you
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. There are a few sets of images that run throughout the video. Let us know if you need any help finding where they are in the video.
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Beautiful
We are so happy you enjoyed this video. Are you also a black and white film photographer?
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Thank you for watching. Are you also a fan of black and white film photography?