Ok… so I KNOW its January… but with the holidays and late film returns from some of our labs we decided to push our post date back a few weeks. SO the bad news… this is late. The GOOD news is that you will get to enjoy another post in just a few short weeks! This ended up being a pretty long post… if you get bored with all the images… please scroll down to the end and jump on my dear Sharon Kain’s Blog and follow out the circle
So when I started this project, I had been shooting film for just a few weeks. I think I had a bit of a lucky start and honestly thought to myself.. why do people think this is so hard?!?!? So far up to this point, other than having problems with manual focusing…(not relying on a fancy focusing system) I think I have done a pretty good job for a beginner. I am still developing my own black and white film, and am starting to try new developers and techniques.
It was bound to happen… and now it has.
Failure.
Either that, or I DO NOT like Tmax 3200 … Or my scanning skills still need work… OR a combination of all three.
So for those who are a bit foggy on film speeds. The higher the number ISO, the less light needed for exposure. Some people think of these as “action” film… I chose to use it as low light film. So low in fact that I chose to use it at night… at our town’s Christmas Parade. Yes… I can see now where this may NOT have been the best choice of lighting situations for my first try. But… what am I going to do now, but show you what I promised to do… show the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
This is the Ugly. Please don’t hold it against me. TMax3200| 35mm EOS3 Film Camera| 50mm 1.2 lens
I promise to try 3200 again sometime in the future…but for now, its off my list of preferred films. I am however excited to see what my fellow film buddies have managed to get with it…
But before you go, I wanted to share some of my SUCCESS! These were images shot for last month (Porta 400 with a 35mm Rebel X and 50mm 1.2 lens) that didn’t make it into the post because I was late sending in my film… something I have resolved to remedy in the upcoming months! These were taken at the New Orleans City Park on a visit with my sister, Shanon. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back:
And FINALLY… Some of you may remember this image I posted on Facebook around the time of the trip… Coley wanted to take OUR picture so I gave her my Rebel Film camera :
Well I am proud to present to you some of the very earliest film work by none other than Coley Grace Potter herself. Rebel X Film Camera/ Portra 400. Copyright 2012 Coley Potter Photography.
Sorry to have taken up so much of your time… I just hate that I missed posting these last go round! Now go check out Sharon Kain and make the rounds! Hopefully they had much better success than I did!
JennyO - Oh I’m glad I’m not the only one – I didn’t like my tmax either but I actually like the last 2 from your night parade – I think they work! And your portra shots are great. But, I’ve got to say those shots from Coley are fabulous!
Kim - Rachel! I adore the motorcycle and the old car pic – the film choice just adds so much to the mood!! Coley’s expression while she’s on the float is priceless too. Love the Portra too – that one of you and Coley on the ride is a favorite, and her holding the big camera. And I’m obsessed by little kid shoes/feet, so the cowboy boots just make me smile too.
Joyce - Ooooo! Good for you to try out Tmax 3200. These are beautiful shots. My favorite from the parade would be the 2nd to the last one of Coley. Well, let’s talk about the ones from NOLA! Wow!! And the ones shot by Coley….seriously!?! Like mama like daughter! I think you have something very special there indeed!
Michael Foster - As much as I love the color shots (which you know I adore, especially knowing Coley was behind the camera), I really love how you step outside of your comfort zone and try something difficult like shooting without a flash at a parade at night. That’s where you will learn the most. I need to be reminded to step outside of my comfort zone a little more often. Awesome work! You keep me motivated.
Jennifer - I thought I recoginized that park. I am from New Orleans. Any chance you offer sessions when you visit. I am dying for a film session of my family, but can not find anyone local.
admin - I’m sure we will be back before too long. going to the Iris parade but that will be a quick trip..friend me on Facebook and next time I’m comingwe can try to work something out!
dena robles - Good for you for trying something new and for being so brave to shoot at night! Your successes are gorgeous, your ‘failure’ are not really failures, just another step in learning, right?
Kel Ward - These are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Annie - Well! As much as you don’t like the 3200 shots from the parade I actually quite like them, especially the car one. I think you are doing amazing with your film work and pushing yourself to get out there and keep experimenting. Ok now the NOLA ones…perfection! And glad I get to be one of the one’s who witnessed Coley’s journey to greatness (i.e., the formative years).
Pam K - Rachel, You are way to hard on yourself. I think you rocked the parade pictures. The film gave then such an americana feel. Truly. I especially love the 6th images of the two girls sitting together in their pjs. It’s perfect!!! And, I love the NOLA ones too. I just love Porta 400.
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sharon - I think you’re being way too hard on yourself! I am also a fan of the motorcycle shot!!! Now the NOLA images – perfection!!! Love the horizontal carousel shot!!!
Stacey - I love! the second image at the parade! And am very partial to the one of you with your daughter in the roll coaster. Your daughter definitely has skill. Very impressive!
Carrie - Great images! Love the grain!!
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