thank you, film. for cheering me up.
There's just something about film. A shallower depth, a hazier quality, a different kid of focus? I can't put my finger on it, but it's there. These three are a few favorites from my first roll of film. My girl in a flowered dress.
I was hoping for five good prints. Out of 24 there are maybe 10 that I love and 5 that'll do. The rest aren't so hot, but that is fine by me. The film was expired- I dug it out of the bottom of a drawer. It's at least three years old. It added some unexpected color to a few and a lack of color to others. One roll and I am hooked. This could be a pricey addiction, so I must take it slowly.
I started a Film set at flickr, so if you're interested you can monitor my progress.
Can't you hear all the old school photographers laughing at us, as each of us re-discovers the beauty of good ol' film? I can.
Comments
i love that first shot. very pretty!
Posted by: amy | June 20, 2008 11:41 AM
I just love that one with the bubbles. The light, the color, the framing are all really exceptional.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 20, 2008 11:47 AM
GREAT shots! Glad you're feeling cheerier. Happy weekend!
Posted by: Amy | June 20, 2008 12:37 PM
Oh, yes, I totally can. I am going to take the plunge this summer, I think.
Posted by: Grace | June 20, 2008 01:01 PM
i was shooting with film this afternoon at camp. something about the click of the shutter is so deep and satisfying. and makes me feel like the digital-click is superficial, somehow.
Posted by: emily | June 20, 2008 03:21 PM
maybe i should get fatty's old film camera a whirl....your photos are gorgeous, alicia.
Posted by: erin | June 21, 2008 08:00 AM
i love the one on the swing. so perfect alicia. xox
Posted by: shari | June 21, 2008 06:04 PM
an old school photographer myself i always enjoy when someone picks up an old 35 MM and shoots. I have been thinking of digging my Canon out again. I know exactly what you mean about the feel of film vs digital, we're spoiled now, snapping away, knowing we can pick the best of 20,30, 568 if need be. I love film because of the time you need to spend with each shot!! Living with it for those few minutes makes it truly your moment captured.
Posted by: jeanne | June 22, 2008 11:49 AM
love those photos! makes me want to get out of the house and start taking more pics of the kids.
Posted by: Melissa | June 22, 2008 02:21 PM
great shots alicia. you gys are making me want to dig out my old friend again. hmmmm, wonder where she went.
Posted by: heidi | June 22, 2008 03:53 PM
The bubble shot is amazing. Yeah. Good old film.
Posted by: Mary Smith | June 23, 2008 12:18 AM
I just love film photography-there is something wonderful about it. Your photos are beautiful!
Posted by: jessicamelliott8 | June 24, 2008 05:06 AM
Awesome photos...film has so much more depth to it. I love the bubble shot.
Posted by: raina | June 24, 2008 11:52 AM