Missing Polaroid Type 65
I dearly miss Polaroid Type 65 film. I used to work with it quite often. It was a fantastic peel apart instant film that provided both a positive print and a negative all in one. Fantastic stuff that is sadly long gone.
The Nude And Shape In The Studio
Working with black and white film is often about simplicity. This is especially true when photographing a nude. Working with a single flood light and a camera on a tripod, I can find infinite ways to work with shapes and shadows.
Hasselblad 150mm f/4 "Portrait" Lens
I don’t often work with “portrait” lenses. Most of the time I prefer wide angle focal lengths, even when working with people. Sometimes it is important to step away from what you are used to and try something new.
Playing With Form And A Typewriter
…more images using my vintage Olympia SM3 as a prop. The lines of the typewriter blend beautifully with the human body.
Color Film With Morning Light
Early morning light is often the best light. Especially when working with the human figure and color film. There is a warm glow that is impossible to capture in any other way.
Getting Abstract With The Olympia SM3
I appreciate good solid machines. Which is part of the reason I love working with film cameras. I also have a great amount of affection for old typewriters too.
Shadow Detail With Film
I didn’t intend for this photograph to be so contrasty. However, sometimes fate has other plans when working with black and white film and that is perfectly ok with me.
Panon Widelux Portraits
Using the unique qualities of the Panon Widelux to experiment with portraits in the studio. There is really no way to approach this technique scientifically, which is part of the fun really. There are a few frames on the roll that turned out great!
Polaroid Type 59: Last Frame
People forget, but there was a time when Polaroid made a large variety of peel apart films in multiple formats. One of my favorites was Type 59, a 4×5 peel apart film I would often use with a Crown Graphic press camera. This was my last frame of Polaroid Type 59 before it was discontinued.
Polaroid I-2 In The Studio - Two Models And Natural Light
Working with instant film has always been a medium that brings me a lot of joy. Polaroid recently released the I-2 camera and I have to say I’m loving it so far. It will likely replace my trusty SX-70 as my instant camera of choice. Here are some of my early results.