Back in April, at the FPP Walking Workshop I had the chance to work with some studio lights. One of the things to come out of the first round with the studio light was the Polaroid Portraits that I was very proud of. But on Sunday, before the Large Format workshop kicked off, I again hooked up one of my cameras to the same light and, with the help of Professor Jeff, got all the settings landed and began to pull people in attendance into my studio for a quick shot. Loaded into my camera was a single roll of Kodak Portra 160NC (one of my last rolls!), so I had twelve shots. Usually, when I get the negs back, I don’t post every frame; however, I loved every shot in this case. Sure, the colour balance is off, and they’re overexposed, but this was my first time working in such an environment. I will be doing more of this, working with my strobist gear and my now trusty workhorse studio camera, the Bronica SQ-Ai, and sticking to B&W film (faster for me to develop).
JJ and his lovely and patient grandmother who put up with all us crazy film shooters all weekend.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
JJ and his Polaroid Auto 250.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
The Ever Dapper James.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
FPP Super Fan Mark O’Brien
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
Ohio local Robert, he gave me five sheets of Type-55 Polaroid material which worked wonderfully!
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
It wouldn’t be a Mid-West meetup without an Argus C3 brick and it’s owner, Aaron.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
Bill and his lovely wife. Bill had a shoulder-held VHS video recorder to tape the meetup.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
Mat and his winning smile.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
Chryseis and her brand new FPP Plastic Filmtastic Debonair!
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
He looks like the old guy from Up!
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
Film photography is often a family affair
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works
And last, but not least in any way, Mr. Michael Raso.
Bronica SQ-Ai – Zenzanon-PS 150mm 1:4 – Kodak Portra 160NC @ ASA-160 – Processing By: Toronto Image Works