Film Photography – Chris Athanasiadis

Shooting Film For Street Photography

I think it’s irrational to shoot film for street photography. It’s a numbers game. To get good shots, you much shot ALOT, everyday. And you limit yourself creatively since cost is a barrier. Especially for the new photographers, it’s especially limiting. When first starting out you need to burn through at least 1 million shotsContinue reading “Shooting Film For Street Photography”

Shooting Black and White

There’s a lot more to it than being cheaper.

Rationale For Shooting Film

I don’t think it makes much sense if you’re shooting street photography. It’s such a numbers game. Also time is precious and film is too time intensive. I find walking or biking around to be more therapeutic than developing and scanning film.

You’re Not Broke

You just bought two pro packs and a vintage t-shirt with holes in it.

Digital Detox

Processing Film Photos

Boosting the contrast on black and white film photos. Loving the look.

Shooting Film

It looks better and unpredictable. It’s why some humans free climb. You don’t know the outcome. Film is a similar dynamic. You just don’t know, so when it turns out the gratification is tenfold.

New Street Photo Kit

Leica M7, 50mm with orange filter and HP5 around my neck. A Ricoh GRiii shooting high contrast jpegs in my pocket. I only use the M7 if I feel something and use the GR for experimentation. No expectations for the GR photos, slightly higher expectations for the film photos. Liking the setup so far.

Sea Lions Last Breath

My goal is to feel something. I ran across this sea lion the other day. All along the California coast, Sea Lions have been poisoned by domoic acid in the water. I watched this animal struggle for a few minutes and then I was on my way. By the time I got to the pier,Continue reading “Sea Lions Last Breath”

Diving Into Film Again

Developed my first roll in a few years. Ilford HP5+ pushed to 800 using Ilfotec HC. Ended up with five keepers. Messed up the emulsion on about half the roll. Not sure what I did. Hopefully I’ll do better in the future but I’m not mad about it. Five keepers is good enough for me.Continue reading “Diving Into Film Again”