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Which Board? => Photo Essays => : Gareth March 01, 2015, 02:21:59 PM

: My first images here - Ariel
: Gareth March 01, 2015, 02:21:59 PM
Hello film people! These are my first photos shared here. A little story about me. I shoot weddings digitally and have been doing so since last year. But I decided I wanted to shoot some portraiture on film as that's where my real passion lies. I have only recently re-discovered film photography. For years, I used to worry about the technicalities of photography which left me producing cold, lifeless images and portraits (IMO) which had little emotion but were technically sound. Now, I just want to try and not overthink the gear and the technical bits and try to create something lovely. So I met up with Ariel on this brief and shot three rolls or so through the Hasselblad. I am fairly happy with the results. :)

1. First shot was on the Polaroid back and Fuji FP-100c
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/50d00125efc1fc2c41d5c1026f8ae667/tumblr_nkdwe7CtSu1tnkkvto2_1280.jpg)

2. All the colour shots are on Portra 400.
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/de854fe2ad422c51b6434c35e29477f2/tumblr_nkdwe7CtSu1tnkkvto5_1280.jpg)

3.
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/4788f9085b3944af20e9b67849561b5d/tumblr_nkdwe7CtSu1tnkkvto4_1280.jpg)

4. A couple of Ilford HP5
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/de2e5dfff2ace19f710f273a02f1fcf9/tumblr_nkdwe7CtSu1tnkkvto1_1280.jpg)

5.
(http://36.media.tumblr.com/a3c72505bb9e6d75c02aef2705a71990/tumblr_nkdwe7CtSu1tnkkvto7_1280.jpg)

Thanks for looking. :)
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Late Developer March 01, 2015, 08:00:21 PM
Really nice portraits. Welcome to the team....... 8)
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: jharr March 01, 2015, 11:37:59 PM
Nicely done all around. Looking forward to more. Welcome to the wrong side of the tracks! :)
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: 6cmsquare March 02, 2015, 12:14:02 AM
Nice shots, -makes me think I need to put a roll of 220 in my Yashica every now and again, instead of always shooting black and white.
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Gareth March 02, 2015, 07:04:03 PM
Really nice portraits. Welcome to the team....... 8)


Thank you for the comment. :)

Nicely done all around. Looking forward to more. Welcome to the wrong side of the tracks! :)

Thank you. :)

Nice shots, -makes me think I need to put a roll of 220 in my Yashica every now and again, instead of always shooting black and white.

Thanks. You should do it!
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Skorj March 08, 2015, 09:32:47 AM
Welcome! Nice work...
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: gsgary March 18, 2015, 09:19:46 PM
These are really nice, especially the HP5 shots which is one of my favourite films, have you thought about using film for weddings ? i have been asked by 4 couples last year because they heard i shoot 95% film
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: robclarke March 19, 2015, 02:12:42 PM
These are really good portraits, well done. I have just got a hasselblad and if I can get anything approaching this good I will be very pleased.
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Late Developer March 19, 2015, 02:40:41 PM
These are really good portraits, well done. I have just got a hasselblad and if I can get anything approaching this good I will be very pleased.

Rob - assuming you control the variables, nail the exposure, have a keen eye and get the film processed properly, a Hasselblad will help you get stunning results.  If you're like me, though, and get some of the stuff wrong from time to time, all manual kit can prove to be a harsh taskmaster.... :o

: My first images here - Ariel
: robclarke March 19, 2015, 02:44:11 PM
These are really good portraits, well done. I have just got a hasselblad and if I can get anything approaching this good I will be very pleased.

Rob - assuming you control the variables, nail the exposure, have a keen eye and get the film processed properly, a Hasselblad will help you get stunning results.  If you're like me, though, and get some of the stuff wrong from time to time, all manual kit can prove to be a harsh taskmaster.... :o

Yes, you are quite right. For me though on the odd occasion that things go right (as it has for the op here), it is so satisfying.
: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Gareth March 20, 2015, 05:53:29 PM
Apologies for the delay, I have been in Iceland shooting exclusively film (except for the Aurora)

Welcome! Nice work...

Thank you. :)

These are really nice, especially the HP5 shots which is one of my favourite films, have you thought about using film for weddings ? i have been asked by 4 couples last year because they heard i shoot 95% film

Thank you. :) No, I don't have the skills yet or the balls to shoot film at weddings. I will introduce it slowly with the 'right' couples who I know won't mind me taking my time for a few shots and then who knows in the future. :)

These are really good portraits, well done. I have just got a hasselblad and if I can get anything approaching this good I will be very pleased.

Awww shucks, thank you. :)  I am sure you will do every bit as good and probably better. :)

: Re: My first images here - Ariel
: Photo_Utopia March 23, 2015, 08:58:30 AM
I know I'm late, but that first shot with the Polaroid is wonderful.