It is very refreshing for someone like me at the latter end of life's timeline to watch a video by someone at the younger end who has become so keen on film photography. You are obviously committed to exploring photography as a skill rather than being concerned about the medium you use such as 35mm and digital including smartphones. Well done you. I must take you to task on one small point, however. Negatives can be faked and there are several examples of well known photographers who created photos by using multiple exposures back in the day. I used to do it myself in the darkroom. Still, as very few modern photographers have darkrooms or even the skills to use them, I think that you can safely say that 99.9% of negatives are authentic. Once again - congratulations on the enthusiasm shown in the video and I look forward to seeing more of your offerings.
True. Look at Jerry Uelsmann's work. It would be about 5 minutes in PhotoShop, but I imagine it took him hours and stacks of failed prints in the darkroom. But he's an outlier.
Really enjoyed this video and your insight. I agree with nostalgia being a big driving influence with shooting film. As well, I agree with the more tactile experience of using a film camera or putting on a record and having to shoot the whole roll or listen to the whole album. It's more of intimate experience where you have to commit yourself to it compared to their digital counterparts. Thank you for including me in your video and I'm excited to see what you capture!
Great video! I agree with all your points. The most interesting thing for me is that I have a limit on how many pictures I can take, so I need to be more selective with what I shoot, which at the same time makes each shot much more valuable emotionally to me. Another thing is it is much more physical in the current all-digital age. Also, I really like how using an old camera in an all-manual mode made me a better photographer because previously using modern cameras I would rely a lot on the tech that would do a lot instead of me
Yess totally!! My ultimate goal is to become a better photographer and to enjoy the process along the way! Thank you so much for watching! Your input means a lot to me!! ❤️📸
Great video! For me, shooting film is like putting paint to canvas or pencil to paper: it's a physical way of creating art. There's a craft involved. For millennials (i.e., my kids) getting into film or vinyl, I think when the world went digital, they lost some object permanence. Film and records bring that back. Yeah, you can have "1989" on your Spotify list, or maybe you bought the download, but do you really "have" the album? Same thing with film. You take a film photo, and print it or get it printed, and you actually have something. When your grandkids are going through your stuff in 50 years, they'll find those. They won't find your playlists. Does that make it better? Not necessarily. The rise of digital has made things like photography and music far more democratic. They're not restricted to wealthy people anymore. If you can afford a phone (and they're essentially a necessity), you can be a photographer, and listen to any music you want.
Why? The question, to me, is....Why Not? Ok, I'm 74 and started in 1960 with my camera fun. I have a digital SLR and a phone. I enjoy those but I never stopped shooting film. I have several film cameras and look forward to every chance to get out with one and run a roll through it. I make it a point to shoot several shots of family every chance I get. So I will say...don't stop shooting film!!
I agree..why not?!! Haha I shot a couple of rolls so far and I’m in love! Just bought some black and white film stock to try as well! Now just waiting to get them developed and hoping some turned out okay. But even if not I had a great time shooting. Thanks for watching by the way and I’m so happy you’re still shooting film!
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It is very refreshing for someone like me at the latter end of life's timeline to watch a video by someone at the younger end who has become so keen on film photography. You are obviously committed to exploring photography as a skill rather than being concerned about the medium you use such as 35mm and digital including smartphones. Well done you. I must take you to task on one small point, however. Negatives can be faked and there are several examples of well known photographers who created photos by using multiple exposures back in the day. I used to do it myself in the darkroom. Still, as very few modern photographers have darkrooms or even the skills to use them, I think that you can safely say that 99.9% of negatives are authentic. Once again - congratulations on the enthusiasm shown in the video and I look forward to seeing more of your offerings.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your insight.
True. Look at Jerry Uelsmann's work. It would be about 5 minutes in PhotoShop, but I imagine it took him hours and stacks of failed prints in the darkroom. But he's an outlier.
yellow mustand is a true art!
Hee hee thanks! 😂
Really enjoyed this video and your insight. I agree with nostalgia being a big driving influence with shooting film. As well, I agree with the more tactile experience of using a film camera or putting on a record and having to shoot the whole roll or listen to the whole album. It's more of intimate experience where you have to commit yourself to it compared to their digital counterparts.
Thank you for including me in your video and I'm excited to see what you capture!
Thanks so much for watching and again for letting me use some of your photos! Looking forward to shooting film for the first time!
Great video! I agree with all your points.
The most interesting thing for me is that I have a limit on how many pictures I can take, so I need to be more selective with what I shoot, which at the same time makes each shot much more valuable emotionally to me. Another thing is it is much more physical in the current all-digital age.
Also, I really like how using an old camera in an all-manual mode made me a better photographer because previously using modern cameras I would rely a lot on the tech that would do a lot instead of me
Yess totally!! My ultimate goal is to become a better photographer and to enjoy the process along the way! Thank you so much for watching! Your input means a lot to me!! ❤️📸
Great video! For me, shooting film is like putting paint to canvas or pencil to paper: it's a physical way of creating art. There's a craft involved.
For millennials (i.e., my kids) getting into film or vinyl, I think when the world went digital, they lost some object permanence. Film and records bring that back. Yeah, you can have "1989" on your Spotify list, or maybe you bought the download, but do you really "have" the album? Same thing with film. You take a film photo, and print it or get it printed, and you actually have something. When your grandkids are going through your stuff in 50 years, they'll find those. They won't find your playlists.
Does that make it better? Not necessarily. The rise of digital has made things like photography and music far more democratic. They're not restricted to wealthy people anymore. If you can afford a phone (and they're essentially a necessity), you can be a photographer, and listen to any music you want.
Thanks so much! And thanks for your input! Creating is just important and fun!
What a wonderfully assembled video. Best of luck to you 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it!!
Fun video to watch! Can’t wait for the next one
Glad you liked it!!
Awesome video! It captures everything that i love about film photography.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! That means a lot! Been having fun shooting film!! ❤
Great Video, but the music is wayy tooo loud! Keep the work up! And have a nice day
Thanks so much for the input! I’ll be sure to keep a check on that in my upcoming videos!
Great video, Laken!
Thanks so much!! That means a lot!!
Great video!!! Loved it.
Thank you so much!!
Why? The question, to me, is....Why Not? Ok, I'm 74 and started in 1960 with my camera fun. I have a digital SLR and a phone. I enjoy those but I never stopped shooting film. I have several film cameras and look forward to every chance to get out with one and run a roll through it. I make it a point to shoot several shots of family every chance I get. So I will say...don't stop shooting film!!
I agree..why not?!! Haha I shot a couple of rolls so far and I’m in love! Just bought some black and white film stock to try as well! Now just waiting to get them developed and hoping some turned out okay. But even if not I had a great time shooting. Thanks for watching by the way and I’m so happy you’re still shooting film!
your music is louder than your voice.
Thanks for your input. I’ll be sure to monitor that in my upcoming videos