I used Kodak Tri-X film with a Canon F1-N on a boat ride through the New Orleans Swamp in October 2023. The lush plants and vibe of the swamp made a great setting for the classic look of Tri-X film. The Canon F1-N was tough and dependable in the tough and humid conditions, capturing the detailed textures and gloomy feeling of the surroundings. This famous black and white film and the timeless quality of the F1-N made some cool images that bring you into the heart of the swamp's mysterious allure.
The St Louis Gateway Arch in Abstract. Olympus Trip35 + FUJIFILM Neopan 100 Acros II
In the Autumn of 2022, I had the opportunity to take a roadtrip to visit an old friend in St Louis, Missouri. As I’d never had the opportunity to visit in the city in any detail, we decided to play tourist and visit the St Louis Arch. Official named “The Gateway Arch.”
I took my trusty Olympus Trip 35 with a roll of FujiFilm Neopan 100 Across II. Although the day was bright and sunny, the stark interplay of the Arch, the clouds, and the sky made for the best pictures.
They look better when you click on the picture to activate Lightbox Mode. Enjoy
The Funny Faces of Ameeka Moore. Fuji GF670 + Ilford XP2 Super 400
In a world where there is no difference in lab development cost between C41 color film and classic black and white, it seems foolish to shoot C41 ‘fake’ black and white film. Perhaps that is why I never shot with Ilford XP2 Super 400 before. To the film-experimenting photographer that I’ve become, that is a strong reason to shoot it.
I grabbed the exceptional Fuji GF670 medium format camera, a simple ring light, and the talented Ameeka Moore. We shot a few portraits and I have to say I’m quite happy with the results.
Jidai Matsuri 2013 - Portraits in Kyoto, Japan
On October 22, 2013, I found myself in Kyoto during one of Japan's most important festivals - the Jidai Matsuri. This is a celebration of the approximately 1100 years that Kyoto was the capital of Japan, before the capital was moved to Toyko.
Over 2000 people dressed in authentic period costumes parade from the Imperial Palace to the Heian Shrine.
It is a photographers dream, but rather than photograph during the parade, I chose to mingle with the costumed masses and capture some personal portraits.
I shot Kodak Tri-X, a 35mm black and white film known as the "photojournalist's friend" in my old Canon t70.
These photographs are also featured on The 52 Rolls Project blog.
