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We shared Craig Fleming's photograph 'Ursula' on our Instagram and the response was fantastic. We like to get in touch with the photographer and find out a little more about the process that went into creating it.
Technical information
Image title
Ursula
Film used
ILFORD FP4+
Camera
Mamiya RZ67 Proll
Exposure time
1/125th @ f5.6
Format
120
Lens
110mm f2.8
Other equipment
Profoto B1/4ft x 6ft
Softbox
Location
- Northern Quarter Manchester
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