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Week 8 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Week 8 | 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Portland, OR

I finally did it. I acquired a Leica. While in Portland to do a couple of photo shoots, I stopped by Pro Photo Supply to pick up some Portra 160 and T-Max 100 when I stumbled across a Leica M6 in great condition. I picked it up and immediately learned what all the fuss is about in a well-made, all-mechanical Leica. After 24 hours of deliberating whether this camera was more important than eating, I decided that I could do the ramen thing for a month to make of for it. It was definitely worth it.

Here are some of the black and white images I shot with it later that day when I loaded it up with some classic Ilford HP5 film.

 

I loved the "Not for Sale" sign in the windshield of this classic. I appreciated the bold statement. I immediately thought of forced labor, immigration reform, and human trafficking and how this message can be universally applied. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 developed in Kodak HC-110.

The main reason for my trip to Portland was to photograph Hava Dennenberg to create some images for her upcoming business Farmhouse 18. More information on that to follow. Here is Hava trying out a walnut that has just fallen to the ground. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 developed in Kodak HC-110.

I just simply loved this scene. It's not often we get this kind of sun coming through the branches of trees in this part of the Pacific Northwest. Image shot with Leica M6 + Ilford HP5 at 50mm and developed in Kodak HC-110.

This is one of my favorite photographs from that day. Shot with my trusty Mamiya RB67 loaded with Kodak Ektar 100 with 127mm lens.

Week 3 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Week 3 | A Year on Film: 52 Rolls in 52 Weeks

Magnolia Bridge, Seattle, WA

For week 3, I ventured back to the Magnolia bridge. I spent the first 4 months in Seattle traveling over this bridge daily. I always thought it provided a great view of Seattle, and the land beneath it intrigued me as well. There is a soccer field, and a marina, but I never really found (took) the time to explore it. With camera in hand, I finally had a reason.

One of my favorite things about shooting on film is the wait. When I made these exposures the other night, I went without a spot meter. And there wasn't enough light to use the built in meter on the DSLR I took with me. So when I came to these scenes I had to rely on my instinct and past experiences  to make an educated guess at the correct exposures. I wouldn't know if I was successful until after performing the final rinse on the film. 

Under the Magnolia Bridge in Seattle. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

 

View of downtown Seattle from the top of the Magnolia Bridge. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

I was captivated by the stark contrast the rock formations created agains the calm water. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.

This year I took my first ride on a sailboat. Something brought me back to the marina late one night. Here, I try to do the boats justice. Image taken with Mamiya RB67 + Fujifilm Acros Neopan 100 and developed in Ilford Ilfosol 3.