POSITIVE:
Camera: Canon ae-1 program // Lens: 50mm f/1.8 // Film Stock: Kodak Ektar 100
Can you describe this image? What were the conditions under which it was taken?
“This is an image taken summer of 2020 at Rockaway Beach in New York City. My lovely friend Kathe is always willing to model for me, so I was experimenting with double exposures on this sunny afternoon at the beach. The idea was to get a distant photo of her in the ocean, overlaid with a close-up of the water ripples. The next photo on the roll was supposed to be the water ripples overlaid with the large beach rocks. Somehow, I wound the film unevenly and I got this wonderful photo out of it.”
What are you most proud of when you look at this photograph?
“I love the way double (or triple) exposures look when they come out right, and I usually have an idea of the look I’m going for. Sometimes it turns out to be a disappointment, and sometimes it exceeds my expectations. This one came out so much better than I wanted it to be, so that makes me proud. It also makes it so much more unique since it would be difficult for someone to try to reproduce this photo, and I probably couldn’t succeed in capturing this again. It’s so rare that photos come out like this, which is why I particularly love this shot.”
What do you look for when shooting double exposures? What do you think makes a good subject for a frame you're planning to expose twice?
“Sometimes I think of the idea for a double exposure ahead of time and then proceed to go do it. Sometimes, it’s a spontaneous thing, where I’m in the middle of taking a photo and realize it would look cool overlaid with something around me. I get a lot of my inspiration from following other people on Instagram, and often borrow or reproduce ideas with my own twist.
In terms of what makes a good subject for a frame, I think something far away and close up are two good images to overlay. For example, a distant photo of a skyline, and a photo of a person (this is a common one I’ve seen many digital photographers do as well). Sometimes, it can be overlapping textures, like the rough rocks at the beach and the ripples of the water. I also think flowers (if shot correctly) can be overlaid on anything and it will look good. That’s why a lot of my double exposures feature a selfie of myself and a bouquet of flowers.”
As for the technical side, do you remember how you metered this? Do you have any advice for metering a doubly exposed photo?
“I meter it according to what ‘feels’ natural to me at the moment and after doing it for many years you can kind of feel out the light conditions. I usually have a mental estimation of the numbers (aperture and shutter speed) based on the light conditions and weather, but I also often use the light meter in my camera to not waste multiple shots.”
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NEGATIVE:
Camera: Canon ae-1 program // Lens: 50mm f/1.8 // Film Stock: Kodak Ektar 100
(they were both taken on the same roll, actually!)
What are we looking at in this photo?
“This photo was taken from a rooftop in the Financial District and just like in the previous photo, here I was trying to go for a cool double exposure. I wanted to overlay a view looking up (at the top of the skyscrapers and sky/sunset) with the view looking down (the rooftop pool on a nearby building).”
… But what went wrong?
“The light was off, the picture is uneven (very light on the left, dark on the right), it’s not ‘interesting’ (to me) and doesn’t really evoke any emotions. Of course, this is subjective, but I personally don’t like it.”
What did you learn? Do you have any advice for others?
“As I said, double exposures are quite ‘risky’ and even if you have a vision of what you want to accomplish, sometimes the film doesn’t wind properly, or you get a triple exposure instead of a double, etc. The idea behind the photo can be excellent, but the final result is tricky, which is why it’s so rewarding to get a good shot. Next time I would take multiple shots of the same idea to get a few versions and hopefully have at least one come out the way I’d like (or even better than expected!). My advice for others is just to go try it if you’re interested - experiment with double exposures and light leaks and see what happens!”
What is one thing you still like about this image?
“It’s not a complete “fail”, which to me means that it would be completely dark (underexposed) or completely white/burnt (overexposed). It might be possible to crop it and still make it look kind of interesting.”
How long did it take you to master the double exposure technique? What is the most important piece of advice you'd give to someone experimenting with double exposure for the first time?
“I wouldn’t say I have ‘mastered’ the double exposure technique at all! I think the images posted to my account and website are the very successful ones and it’s easy to feel like other people are masters at it. That’s why I like this series, because it shows you the many ‘fails’ that are never seen by the public. On a roll of film, if more than half of them look amazing, it feels like winning the lottery. Sometimes there are many ‘fails’ on a roll and it feels like you wasted film, but sometimes they come out looking even better than expected, so you never know!
For someone experimenting for the first time I recommend watching YouTube videos on how to wind the film properly to get the images to perfectly overlap. I know how to wind it properly and sometimes it still comes out differently (as seen in the positive photo) due to the situation, the camera, distractions, etc. But that’s why we like film- because you never know what you’re going to get!”
To see more of Alicja’s work, check her out on instagram @alasfilmlog
Author: Dana Gingras
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Can you describe this photograph?
“I took this photo on a sunny Spring day at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers. The front of the building was blooming with orange and yellow flowers and there were people picnicking on the grass enjoying the sunlight. There was a lot going on and I knew I wanted to take a double exposure, but of what? For sure the beautiful building, but should I take a picture of the flowers, and which flowers? Should I take a photo of the people, dogs, or bikes? Should I do the clouds or a tree? I decided on the orange and yellow flowers because I've only seen them bloom in abundance like this here and only at this time of year. I like to capture unusual sights.”
What are you most proud of in this piece?
“I love how the flowers stand out in the photo and you can still see the Conservatory and the sculpture well. I think the lightness of the building helped in the flowers not overtaking its presence in the photo. The final result was not what I had in mind. I never know exactly what to expect when taking double exposures, each one is a surprise and I was happy with how the exposures worked with each other.”
From following your working on Instagram I know you’ve really been into double exposures lately-- and they’re really beautiful. What do you enjoy so much about double exposures?
“Thank you Dana! I love that [with double exposure] you can focus on two subjects you like and put them into one photo. Double exposures are an experiment every time. I will have an idea in my head, but the final result is never exactly what I visualized. The challenge is finding a pair that work well together. The best part of shooting double exposures is the fun surprise when you first view the final piece.”
What is your process for shooting double exposures? Do you shoot the two frames back-to-back or do you shoot the whole roll two times? And how do you meter your shots?
“I shoot them back to back. My point and shoot camera meters my shots. I'm able to focus on the composition and how the colors and lighting in each frame will work with each other. I did my first film swap recently with @pitterpatterpoetry and it was so fun! They gave me an idea of what they had shot for each frame, they rolled it up again, and gave it to me to expose the roll a second time. If anyone reading here wants to swap, slide into my DMs!”
What makes a good photo subject for double exposures? What do you look for when pairing shots together?
“My double exposure recipe is usually mixing a single main subject with something that creates a pattern. First, I pick a building, car, or person as the main subject and then pick flowers as the second layering exposure.”
Do you have any advice for those who want to experiment with double exposure?
“Go for it! The only way to learn is to take the double exposure. Like I mentioned before, it's an experiment every time and you're going to learn as you take more. Personally, I don't like mixing horizontal and vertical shots and I avoid large white areas.”
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What were you trying to go for in this photo?
“I was trying to be like all the cool car instagrammers :-/”
What went wrong?
“I took the photo just to take a photo of a car without thinking what I was going for. There wasn't good lighting and I didn't think about composition.”
What would you do differently next time? And do you have any advice for others?
“I would do more research on ways other photographers have captured the subject I'm interested in shooting. The car was cool, but paying attention to the angle, composition, and lighting could have improved this photo. I would think about the interesting parts about the car and focus on that so that I will be happy with what I captured. ”
What is one thing you still like about this image?
“I'm glad I tried to take a photo of a car so I could learn from it. I like that you can see all the weird knobs and switches. It's different from usual cars. You will notice there is a black frame in this photo and that's because I was using a thrift shop camera for the first time. I think the shutter doesn't work properly, but it added a special touch to the entire roll.”
There is something that I find so alluring about the special touch the potentially broken camera gives… Do you plan on shooting with it more while it's in this state?
“I haven't taken any photos with it after the first roll! I worry that it will cut out something I really want in the shot, but at the same time the framing is pretty cool, so I've kept it in my camera drawer for possible future use.”
To see more of Paulina’s work, check her out on instagram @bigblackbobaballs
Author: Dana Gingras
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POSITIVE:
Camera: Olympus mju II // Lens: 35mm 1:2.8 // Film Stock: Fujicolor c200
How did this photo come to be?
“This photo is one of my best not only because of how it turned out, but also the process of taking it (though I love the colors and everything in this shot; I was screaming when I got it scanned on my computer). It was taken in a small town located at the west of Paris, which is called Houdan.
One time, before this, I saw a creamy white colored vintage car parked in front of a pharmacy in town. I found that car so pretty and I regretted not snapping a photo. A few months later my boyfriend was driving in that same town again, and I saw THIS car coming! So I took my camera out real quick and snapped a photo through the back window of the car. I had no idea it would be this pretty but all I was thinking was that I can’t miss it again.
I don’t know if it’s the same one as I saw last time, but what I do know is that this is the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen.”
I noticed that this photo-- like so many others that you've shared-- has such a dream-like quality to it... How do you achieve that effect?
“Thank you for describing it as having a dream-like quality! I'm so flattered! I don’t normally edit my film shots because I want them to be as raw as possible. What I do is simply document the moments and things that touch me. I think the MOMENT is the key. For example, how the lighting is, how the place itself looks, and things that happen at that time.
"Dreamy" is the word I usually use to describe a photo that triggers me. I guess by seeing as well as learning from them, it gradually changes my taste when it comes to adjusting the scan settings by myself.”
From following your work for a while I know that you recently moved back home... Do you feel like your environment changes your work?
“Definitely! To be honest, I’ve always found the place where I grew up "ugly". However, by doing film photography, I started to see things differently and tried to find beauty in this “dull” place. In this case, I played with light and small things more after I got back home. I also document my life at uni a bit more-- it's people that make the photos alive! So yeah, it’s definitely positive since I have more perspectives to shoot!”
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Where were you when you took this photo? And what was going on?
“I was in an art museum that is made up of several artists' studios in Paris (unfortunately I forgot the name). I was wandering around on the street and saw their poster so I went in. The photo was taken in one of the art studios. It was inside the attic and the instant I saw that corner I wished that I had one! So I clicked the shutter button-- I have no idea why it was out of focus, luckily I've got a digital copy taken by my phone!
I just realized it often happens that you find out your most anticipated photos have turned out worse than expected, and thinking about one moment makes me think about many more. But it’s true that people always share their “best” photos and leave the bad ones behind. Right now I feel that I have so much more to say when talking about one of my “worst” photos than one of my best…
I was so obsessed with that view when I saw it, and I was like ‘oh this is gonna look so good on film’-- but I was using a point & shoot camera and I have no idea why it was out of focus at that moment... point & shoot cameras are not completely reliable after all.”
Do you have any advice for how to avoid this?
“Accident happens, and maybe when there’s a view that you enjoy a lot, take two photos! They can’t all be bad! And if they are, it’s still a unique memory of that moment.
And there's another mistake that I often tend to make: I trust that my hands will stabilize the camera in low light conditions too much, so I have a few blurry photos due to that as well. I've been making progress on that recently though!”
Is there anything you find redeeming about this photograph?
“I was so disappointed seeing one of my “imagine-to-be-good-looking” photos turned out to be one of the worst. But all I can tell myself to cheer me up is that this is the view I see after taking my glasses off. I was lucky that I remembered to take a photo with my phone, that’s such an adorable corner in an attic.”
Do you have any advice for beginner photographers? / What's one thing you wish you'd been told when you were starting out?
“What I find the most important in photography is that you need to set a limit for yourself.
Doing film photography is what works for me. Before I started with film, I shot digital for a while but I hardly ever thought about what I was shooting. I just shot whatever I wanted to and I ended up having way too many photos! After having set that limit, I have started to think twice before I press the shutter, and that works for getting better results. It also helps me overcome my laziness in re-organizing my photos!
Oh-- and if you are starting out, please never overestimate how steady your hands can hold your camera...”
To see more of Juliette’s work, check her out on instagram @jscameye
Author: Dana Gingras
Can you tell me a little bit about the story behind this photo? Where were you and what were you doing?
“This photo was taken during a brisk winter sunset from Brooklyn overlooking the navy yard and into midtown Manhattan.”
Why do you like this photo?
“I really enjoyed the details in all the layers of the picture from foreground to middle ground to background. Plus the crazy painting-like texture to the sky.”
The texture in this photo is really something else. Do you have any tips for photographing the sky? What is the secret to capturing the painting-like texture?
“I would not consider myself an expert, but I feel like the sky is best when there’s a smooth, soft gradient (towards sunrise/sunset) or there’s some wonderful, wispy clouds to contrast against the deep blue sky. For this shot in particular, I think I’ll chalk it up to good luck.”
In general, do you prefer shooting portraits or landscapes?
“This is a great question! I’ve always had an affinity for landscapes (both urban and natural), but I’m looking to start to focus more on portraiture in the future to expand my horizons.”
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What were you going for when you took this photo?
“I was attempting to get a deep shot down an NYC street filled with all sorts of brick buildings.
...And what went wrong?
“I chose an aperture that was way too shallow to get all the details and depth I was aiming for in this picture.”
If you were given the chance to retake this shot, what would you do differently?
“I think a shot like this would work had there been a subject in the foreground to take the focus of the picture. A portrait or a product perhaps. Next time, I’d shot this at an f/11 or f/16.”
Do you think there is merit in self-analyzing the photos you think you messed up? Is this something you naturally do on your own as part of your photographic process?
“It is absolutely a worthwhile process to analyze each shot, since there’s always something to learn, even from your best, but especially from your worst. I think the continued self-reflection and analysis of my work is a necessary component to growing as a photographer and an artist.”
Is there anything you still find pleasing about this photo?
“I still always love the tones you get from Fuji pro 400h.”
Do you have any advice for film beginners, especially when it comes to these “disappointing” photos?
“Buck up, because they sure don’t stop. Just kidding. Really, you should:
To see more of Jimmy’s work, check him out on instagram @jimmyalverson
Author: Dana Gingras
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How did this photo come to be?
“One morning last June, smack in the middle of the pandemic, I randomly woke up at 6 am. I couldn’t fall back asleep and the sun was shining and I knew it was going to be a nice day so I jumped on my bike with my camera and took a ride in my sleepy hometown. I live in the middle of nowhere, in a very tiny village with just a few gas stations and an ice cream shop. I’m pretty sure that morning I filled up two whole rolls with photos. It was like everywhere I looked something was jumping out at me that I wanted to photograph. But out of all those photos, this one always comes back to me as my favorite. The golden morning light, the green summer grass, the shadow cast by that propped up door. It reminds me of summer mornings when you wake up before everyone else and the world feels like it’s just for you.”
What are you most proud of when you look at this photo?
“I think I am most proud of either the composition or the saturated, bright colors in this. I love how the door is framed by the house & tree, and draws you further into the photo. (Honestly, I think it’s just that door and it’s shadow I’m so enamored with, I am a sucker for those little details)”
Do you have a favorite film stock?
“I am still learning all the ins and outs of film stocks, but right now I think I’d say Kodak Colorplus 200 is my favorite. I just got some rolls developed and the colors are so warm and gorgeous, ah!”
What is your favorite subject to shoot?
“Oh, this is such a hard question! I think, as narcissistic as it sounds, I love taking self portraits. I feel I can be as creative as I want, take risks, take my time, use props, get the lighting exactly how I want, and take as many shots as I want. Basically I have total control. And, they’re fun!
Otherwise, I am pretty obsessed with taking photos of people’s houses. There are so many little details about the outside of old suburban homes/farmhouses, their lawn ornaments, and I like to wonder about who lives there, what compelled them to paint their house baby pink, if they see me and think I’m a creepy stalker…. LOL! Or sometimes I walk past a house I see all the time and the light hits it in a different way and it looks glorious.”
What was going on when you took this photo?
“My family took a weekend trip to Minnesota, and we stayed at a casino-hotel for a night. I wanted to capture the flashy decor and beautiful lights inside the casino, but all of the photos I took in the dim casino lighting were blurry or out of focus.”
And what went wrong in the process?
“I was sooo excited to take photos at this location because of the pretty lights and decorative elements, but I made a few rookie mistakes. It was one of my first times shooting in a very dim, indoor setting. For some reason I thought just having a high speed film would be fine and all my low-light photos would come out beautifully. In reality, I really would have benefitted from using a tripod or at least setting my camera on a stable surface. I also made the mistake of using my point and shoot camera, which is automatic, so I had pretty much no control over the focus or any hints on if I’d got the exposure right.”
Did you learn a lesson when you saw the final result?
“My advice to others: if you’re going to shoot in a dimly lit space, definitely bring a tripod or find a stable surface if you can. I also recommend bringing a camera that has manual settings, or in this case I wish I had brought multiple cameras! Sometimes shooting the same shot on a different camera makes a huge difference.
I also think these photos turned out bad because I was still a little nervous about shooting in public places, and didn’t want to draw a lot of attention to myself. If I could go back now I would take my time more and think out what I wanted to shoot more carefully.”
Have you managed to get over your fear of shooting in public? If so, do you have any tips for others?
“Well, I’m really not quite comfortable with it still! I really don’t like drawing attention to myself in public, and I feel sometimes when I’m out and about with my big camera it does make me stick out.
All I can really say is, the more you practice or try taking your camera with you in busier public situations, the easier it becomes. There have been times where I was nervous but wanted to take a photo so badly and just tried to remind myself, people really don’t care that much about what you’re doing as you do. If anything they may just stare because they’re curious, or maybe they’re a photographer too!
Anyways, I still feel very self conscious in public situations, but my ultimate advice is just expose yourself to it, take your time even if you feel uncomfortable, and just try to focus on getting your best shot and not what random strangers think.”
I like to encourage people to find one thing they still enjoy about the photo they dislike. Is there still something that you find beautiful?
“Once I got past my disappointment with these shots, I could still appreciate the warm colors and sometimes, a little blur adds to the atmosphere of a photo. ”
To see more of Dana’s work, check her out on instagram @the.sweetest.hours
Author: Dana Gingras
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What are you the proudest of with this image?
“Typically, I have a difficult time shooting backlit photos, but by trial and error this photograph came out even better than I expected. I am drawn to the warm, vibrant tones and their contrasts, how the light hits the flower petals to offer a gentle glow, the composition of the bottle against the windowpane, and how the pinkish hue overtakes the image without feeling too saturated. The blurred setting as the backdrop against the flask works perfectly against each other. It gives me a Wes Anderson vibe, and this makes me proud because Anderson’s films are a huge influence of mine.”
How did you figure out the perfect lighting?
“I like experimenting with aperture for most of my photos. Especially when the focal point is one particular object or person, like how you see with the flowers in the flask above. I sometimes take the same photo twice, but change the aperture for both frames just to see the difference between the two. I mainly test different aperture settings while shooting a roll of film because I’ve learned it can change the interpretation of the picture all together, even if the shot remains the same with just tweaked settings. I took the photo above twice, but used different aperture settings in the hopes that at least one of the tested shots would teach me how to capture a backlit photo. This particular photo above is shot with a larger aperture, and I guess, honestly speaking, I figured out the perfect lighting by chance.”
What inspired you to take this photo?
“Creativity sparked out of nowhere on a lazy day. I love when that happens. I glanced around my room at all my trinkets, and my plants seemed brighter and the light was more vibrant than I recognized earlier that day. Everything suddenly felt alive. I grabbed my camera and made something out of nothing. I tossed wilted flowers from the living room in my flask and staged the surroundings and everything just seemed to fall into place. I had been wanting to make it a habit of creating something out of nothing-- not just focusing on the perfect place or the perfect time to snap a photo. It felt like I was accomplishing that when I responded to that spark of creativity.”
Advice for those at-home “making something out of nothing” shoots?
“Go with the flow and have fun with it. If something sparks your eye, don’t hesitate-- capture it. Make it work somehow, even if that means finding better lighting in different areas of the house, or using randomized items scattered around just for fun. Put on your favorite song, light some incense or a candle, move your body to let the creative juices flow. Find a rhythm that works for you and don’t break it!”
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What were you trying to go for?
“I was trying to accentuate the composition of the architecture at this particular laundromat in San Francisco because the entire scene caught my eye while I was out and about. The sunlight was casting these intricate shadows from behind the trees and it left cool imprints on the building, which you can barely see in the photograph unfortunately. I find more passion and excitement in shooting warm tones, but when I noticed the composition and cool lighting at the laundromat, I wanted to experiment with something different. You win some you lose some! But, I’m still learning.”
What went wrong here?
“I underexposed this shot, no doubt about it. There was a lot going on in the background while I tried to take the photo. I was caught on the corner of a busy and intimidating intersection, with my bike falling underneath me. I noticed the laundromat and had a quick impulse to capture the setting, but was rushed in every direction. I wasn’t paying close attention to the settings on my camera, or even had enough time to adjust my camera’s features because of all the commotion. I blindly took the photo and this is the outcome. I have never been cool under pressure.”
What would you do differently or what did you learn?
“I learned that no matter what situation I find myself in, it is always important to breathe and focus on the details like composition, tones, contrasts, as well as the settings on my camera. I become easily overwhelmed when taking photographs sometimes because of the noise, the rush around me, etc. I pressure myself into thinking if I don’t stop and capture something in that exact moment it will pass, and the light, the feel, the overall spark of the moment will be gone. I’ve come to understand that shooting film should never, under any circumstance, be a rushed process. It’s taught me to take my time, breathe, relax, check and double check the settings, play with angles without worrying how you might look to those around you. That is to say not to be completely rigid, but put thought and intention into every frame.”
What is the one thing you still find beautiful or interesting about this image?
“I feel guilty to admit not many emotions arise while looking at this image, but I will say at least the color offers some cool, muted vibes. It’s a style of photography I have no experience in, but this image allows me to delve into those types of tones, which I appreciate.”
To see more of Bianca’s work, check her out on instagram @bottlerocketbabe
Author: Dana Gingras
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Tell me about your favorite image-- Where were you? What were you thinking?
"My favorite picture that I have ever taken is probably this beautiful turquoise shot from last summer in Mallorca. For this, I used my Olympus Mju Zoom Camera because it is super handy and perfect for holidays with friends. Especially when visiting beaches on summer vacations, I prefer taking my little camera instead of the big one. Overall, small cameras always represent an interesting alternative to bigger ones."
What inspired you to take this picture?
"I took the picture on my way to the beach, climbing up the hills. On my way up, I looked down and was simply amazed by the beauty of this hidden bay. I just HAD TO take a picture! Getting my scans back, I was not even a little bit disappointed. I was even happier with how well my camera collected this beautiful memory and I just can’t stop looking at it."
What are you proudest of in regards to this photograph?
"Concerning the picture, as I already said, I love the color of the sea, the beautiful blue-shades and the rays of sunlight reflecting in the clear water. When I look at it, I just have to smile because it reminds me of relaxed days, a super nice time with my close friends and simply my love of warm summer days, as I am definitely a summer kid. Moreover, the people in the picture underline the vibes of stress relief. They enjoy a nice swim, talk to each other (like the two sitting in their chairs on the rocks, with their feet in the water) and don’t seem bothered by anything else."
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Why did you select this photo for your negative photo?
"I selected this picture because I was really disappointed by the result. One day, I saw a picture on Instagram that caught my attention. It was a man sitting on the floor. He had taken small wildflowers from the garden and pasted them all over his body using adhesive bandages. I wanted to do something similar, so I fixed some flowers on my hand, grabbed my Olympus Mju Zoom Camera including a Kodak Gold 200 film and went outside to catch the last bits of sunshine. I held my hand against the sun and shot this picture. I imagined a nice focus on the flowers but got a blurry pic instead."
What lesson did you learn from this shot?
"So one thing I learned is to keep the necessary distance between the subject and the camera for the next time and maybe don’t hold my camera right up in front of the sun."
Is there anything you still like about this image?
"I love the colors in the picture and that the blurry flowers are still perceptible. It gives the picture some mysterious vibes and maybe reflects the message of beautiful things in blurry times, even if it’s not straightaway evident for everybody, if that makes sense."
What feeling were you trying to capture when you shot this photo?
"The message behind the picture was to simply enjoy the simple yet beautiful things around us, especially in tough times like the ones we’re in right now. However, there was not enough space between the lens and my hand, which messed up the focus."
Do you think, in a way, maybe you were still able to capture a similar message about our current times? Or does the fact that the image came out differently than intended really change your relationship with the photo?
"I took this photo in April of 2020 during the first lockdown, when I was back at my parent’s house in Luxembourg. I was looking for a creative outlet to pass the time, and since photography is my biggest passion, I did not want to neglect it. I wanted to show that even at home, in one’s daily environment, there is much more… you just need to look around you. So I thought about this for a little, and I was inspired by something I saw on Instagram, and I experimented. I even sent my film all the way to Berlin, because all the photo labs in my region were closed, and I was so curious to see the results.
The intention of this photo was therefore based on the current situation of the pandemic, but the message to take advantage of things close to us is universally valid at all times. On one hand, the photo (even if it didn’t come out the way I planned) reminds me of these weird times, and on the other hand, it makes me smile because for me it really marks a point in time where I changed the way I think about creative photography."
To see more of Sophie’s work, check her out on instagram @sophiejacoby_film
Author: Dana Gingras
]]>I started shooting film a little over a year ago myself. Every time I see a photograph I like by another artist, I think to myself, how did they do it? Was this obtained through trial and error? Is there something I'm doing wrong? What should I be trying, and what should I be avoiding? With regards to analog photography, I personally enjoy knowing the more technical side as well as the artistic side. Every film photographer has experienced that post-development moment where we feel complete pride towards our finished works because artistically (and often technically) we obtained exactly what we wanted. But we also know those moments where we think, oh man... I totally underexposed or used the wrong aperture, this isn't at all what I wanted. We always share the former, but I think there is value in sharing the experience of the latter with others in the film community. It is from this exchange that we can all learn and grow. My goal with this project is to give us a space as photographers to reflect upon and teach others about our hits and misses; to see the positives in the negatives.
-- Dana Gingras
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