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An Interest in Large Format
Large format is an immensely rewarding and enjoyable way to make a photograph. It can also feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. This article is for anyone with an interest in large format.
I got into 4x5 because I wanted to challenge myself, and to try something new. Over the last two years it has become my favourite way to take a photograph. There’s something special about slowing down and being so deliberate with each...
Underbank Old Road
Technical info
Film Used Ilford HP5
Format 35mm
Camera Rollei B35
Lens 40mm Triotar
Exposure time 1 minute 30 sec at f11
Other equipment Manfrotto Art 055 tripod, Gossan Lunasix F light meter.
Location.
Underbank Old Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
Firstly, tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to shoot it?
I used to shoot a lot of Night photographs, in fact I wrote a book about it in 2001 (Nigh...
For the love of it all
I’ve always had a love affair with black and white photography. I don’t know if it stems from the excitement of watching my first print emerge under the glow of a safelight, or that using texture and shape can make a barren scene look beautiful. Maybe it’s both.
They say love makes you a better person. I think the same goes for the relationship between film and photographers.
Trust & Understanding
There’s a certain level of trust and understanding that goes on betwee...
I am a wedding and portrait photographer. The following portrait is of Roshni, a jewelry designer. Her designs are handcrafted and have a vintage feel to them. So, when the opportunity came to shoot her I wanted to create something classic and real. One look at her and I was convinced about black and white being the choice of film.
Film used: HP5 PLUS
Format : 4X5 sheet film
Camera: Wista Field 4X5 Large Format
Lens: Schneider S...
HUNTING ISLAND XVI, 2018
Technical info
Film Used Ilford Delta 100
Format 4x5
Camera Chamonix 045N-2
Lens Fujinon SW-90
Exposure time Approx.2 minutes
Other equipment Sand & shells, to taste.
Location: Hunting Island, South Carolina, US.
Tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to shoot it?
This March, I was in Charleston, South Carolina, and had a day to burn. I started looking around for somewhere cool to check o...
Crumble
We always enjoy finding out the stories behind some of the images that you share with us and we couldn't resist asking David Allen about this image.
Technical Info
Film Used: Ilford HP5 PLUS
Format: 120 (6x7)
Camera: Mamiya RB 67 Pro-S
Lens: 90mm/3.8 Mamiya Sekor
Exposure time: 1/100
Other equipment: Changing bag with an extra 120 spool.
Location:
Top—Philadelphia, PA | Bottom—Bradley Beach, NJ
Firstly, tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to s...
Violin
Technical info
Film Used: ILFORD HP5 plus 400
Format 120 (6*6)
Camera Hasselblad 503CW
Lens: Planar 80mm f/2,8 CF lens and Makro Planar T* CF 120mm f/4
Exposure time Double exposure (f/5,6 1/30s)
Location: Petrozavodsk (Russia)
Tell us the story behind Violin. What inspired you to shoot it?
I have been working with the Karelian State Philharmonic for many years. The Philharmonic invites world famous musicians for concerts and festivals, and I shoot portraits of those musicians fo...
HARMAN technology Ltd, the manufacturer of ILFORD photographic film, darkroom paper and chemicals, has announced the ILFORD SIMPLICITY range of photo chemicals designed for convenient, easy-use film processing.
The ILFORD SIMPLICITY range of film processing photo chemicals have been created for convenience and ease of use. These sachets are ideal for photographers who want to try processing their own film but have until now been apprehensive about the process and/or may not have required the larger volum...
There was this one scene I wanted to capture. I stumbled upon it walking up Old Man Coniston in the Lake District just before reaching the peak. Out of nowhere (unless you’ve studied an OS map) a body of water appears when approaching from the east. As we reached the water’s edge, the sun was bursting through the clouds for the first time in days. The light was fantastic, catching 2 large boulders protruding from the perfectly flat, reflective water with the hill layers mirrored on the surface.
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Thank you
In 2018, we invited the global analogue film photography community to take part in our latest film users survey. The survey, which attracted 2100 participants when it was last conducted in 2014, grew to over 6,800 participants from 100 countries this time around. This was largely due to the help received from the fantastic film community in sharing it far and wide on social media, blogs and forums, so thank you.
While many of the results are in line with the growth seen since the re-emergenc...