Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Down the Rabbit Hole...Film Photography

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I recently acquired a Canon AE-1 Program (a film SLR camera), because I've been admiring some shots on the Internet taken by old SLRs. I also have a Holga that I enjoy tinkering with, so diving further into film just sort of made sense.

macarons
washington monument wwii memorial
metal tree

These shots are from a two month period and include photos from around Pittsburgh, as well as a weekend holiday trip to Washington, DC. The photos come out beautifully in their own quirky way. I'm a fan.

gingko leaf
gingko gate autumn
upward gingko tree
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    My parents have an old Nikon SLR and I tried to break it out a few weeks back. Unfortunately the battery was dead and I was over there without a car so getting a replacement wasn't an option. I really love film, the nostalgia, the skill it takes when you're not using something automatic and the control you can have. I need to go buy that battery...

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  2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    The colors are so interesting! How fun is it using film? I took a photography class a yearish ago. Love love love the dark room.

    I want this camera by Sony that is a DSLR and has interchangeable lenses...best of both worlds, right? Now I just need about $600 (+ whatever all the lenses cost..probably a fortune).

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    ah I love my film SLR camera...I should use it more often.

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  4. memoryJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    loving these photos <3 <3

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  5. missrisJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    These are beautiful photos! The muted colors really bring out the feeling of winter.

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  6. nancyJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    absolutely beautiful photos :) I'm extremely jealous of your camera now!

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  7. Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I am loving the colors, makes me want to dig out my camera.

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  8. AmandaJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Um... those macarons make me drool. Your shots turned out great. I miss using an old camera where I developed the film myself...those were the days!

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  9. NicoleJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Oh film! That's all that I shoot with. Well, that and my iPhone. I adore film... That first photo is gorgeous!

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  10. A Life Un-StyledJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    That's impressive! Half my photos with film aren't even close to being good!

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  11. LindsayJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    These are beautiful photos! My fiance just had a photography class and used an old SLR. He only used b&w film and they all turned out so beautiful! I would use one, but I just don't have the patience. PS-Thanks for the comment!

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  12. amy b.s.January 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    i had an old cannon and broke a tiny piece where the film loads and they told me it would be cheaper to buy a new one. i was so sad!

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  13. A Very Sweet BlogJanuary 12, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    It's amazing how camera's do different things. A photographer once said, "a good photographer, uses different cameras...not just one."
    http://averysweetblog.com/

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  14. DeidreJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I have film SLR camera as well back home. They are really great cameras! :)

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  15. Elle SeesJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    one day i shall own a fancy camera and take pics like these

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  16. M ViolettaJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    great shots - well done!

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  17. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}January 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful work! I love the one of the memorial and the icy trees. You have a great eye!

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  18. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Gorgeous photos! Love how you captured the area.

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  19. JUST MEJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    That first picture is just exquisite!

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  20. IsabelJanuary 15, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. I love your blog! :D

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  21. Sarah Von BargenJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Isn't film photography lovely! I looooove not knowing what the photos are going to look like!

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