Thank you, Silvio. Your comment made me reflect on how technology removes friction. And without that friction, we sometimes lose intentionality. Friction -- in photography, painting, writing, etc -- forces us to slow down, think carefully, and learn to appreciate “imperfections”
So nice, Rachael. Having to think before an apparently harmless action like taking a photo in the domain of non-digital is a little like making decisions on your own, without the myriad advice-based resources we are surronded of today. Today you can do things without thinking, as undoing them has never been easier. I recently had an old film camera cleaned up and restored, not because I like film better or what have you, but because I want to go back to when we had a limited number of shots to use and had to think of what we really wanted to use them for. Beautiful piece! :)
Well said and so true, Silvio. I love your analogy. After all, we cannot reshoot and retouch a day that's already been lived. Each day is another shot in the film reel :)
Oh I love this so much. I've recently been reintroduced to film and that feeling of not knowing how a photo would turn out totally eats at me - I can't believe we used to be okay with that. And I don't know what it is about film, but I tend to like the outcomes so much more than digital pictures. Can't wait to see more of your film pictures.
You capture the journey of a disposable camera so well! I almost want to go and buy one, but I don’t even know if I have the patience for it anymore. I laughed a little when you said they didn’t come for weeks. I feel like that is part of this whole process that I remember. Snapping the pics, leaving the disposable camera somewhere around my house, eventually taking them to Walgreens or Rite Aide where inevitably something would go a little wrong. And then finally seeing the pictures and soaking in the moments. I love the ones you shared here. There’s something about the disposable prints that feel more like a memory.
Thanks, Michelle! If you decide to buy one and give it a go, let me know how it goes :)
I framed the photos from two bachelorette parties and gave them to the brides. It was such a simple, yet fun gift to give. Knowing you and how you see the world, I'm sure you'll capture many wonderful moments on film.
Thank you, Silvio. Your comment made me reflect on how technology removes friction. And without that friction, we sometimes lose intentionality. Friction -- in photography, painting, writing, etc -- forces us to slow down, think carefully, and learn to appreciate “imperfections”
So nice, Rachael. Having to think before an apparently harmless action like taking a photo in the domain of non-digital is a little like making decisions on your own, without the myriad advice-based resources we are surronded of today. Today you can do things without thinking, as undoing them has never been easier. I recently had an old film camera cleaned up and restored, not because I like film better or what have you, but because I want to go back to when we had a limited number of shots to use and had to think of what we really wanted to use them for. Beautiful piece! :)
Well said and so true, Silvio. I love your analogy. After all, we cannot reshoot and retouch a day that's already been lived. Each day is another shot in the film reel :)
Oh I love this so much. I've recently been reintroduced to film and that feeling of not knowing how a photo would turn out totally eats at me - I can't believe we used to be okay with that. And I don't know what it is about film, but I tend to like the outcomes so much more than digital pictures. Can't wait to see more of your film pictures.
Totally agree, Becky! I enjoy the no-frills feeling of film :)
You capture the journey of a disposable camera so well! I almost want to go and buy one, but I don’t even know if I have the patience for it anymore. I laughed a little when you said they didn’t come for weeks. I feel like that is part of this whole process that I remember. Snapping the pics, leaving the disposable camera somewhere around my house, eventually taking them to Walgreens or Rite Aide where inevitably something would go a little wrong. And then finally seeing the pictures and soaking in the moments. I love the ones you shared here. There’s something about the disposable prints that feel more like a memory.
Thanks, Michelle! If you decide to buy one and give it a go, let me know how it goes :)
I framed the photos from two bachelorette parties and gave them to the brides. It was such a simple, yet fun gift to give. Knowing you and how you see the world, I'm sure you'll capture many wonderful moments on film.
I LOVE the idea of framing the pics from the bach party as a gift. I'm going to have to steal that for the next one I do :)