Black & White Film

I’m no expert of film, but I know what I like.  Black & White images have a visually immense impact for me.  There are things that catch your eye quickly, and then, there are things in the shadows.

Kodak Tri-X 100 — Nikon F4 w/ 16mm “Fisheye” f/2.8D

I think it’s a forgiving medium to start out with when first shooting with film.  It certainly is impressive when it turns out the way you saw it and equally so when you print it.

Fuji Neopan 1600 — Olympus OM-2n w/ Zuiko 35~70mm f/3.3 lens

For me Black & White film gives you more freedom to capture the things that appeals to your eye.  There is no distraction that color film inadvertently has, having to think twice before composing a shot.

Kodak T-max 400 — Contax G2 w/ Zeiss 45mm f/2

It’s either there, or not with Black & White film and not a moment wasted pressing the shutter.  Decisions become instantaneous and soon those images translate easily and profoundly.

Fuji Neopan 400 — Nikon f2 w/ Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI

However,  do dress appropriately.

About film

I believe shooting film is the purist form of photographic artistry.  To me film is most forgiving to amateurs, and a strong ally to professionals.

35mm Fuji film transparency of the Goodyear Blimp crossing past a lamp-post.

Not to take away from the current technology of digital cameras.  But for people who love to take pictures,  try shooting with film a couple of times. ..before the media becomes extinct.

35mm Kodak Porta 400 color negative film of a descending moon in the morning.

It’s a marvel to see what’s been captured on film whether intentional or not.  Simply because you have a moment to pause during the process and to see the things you might have overlooked.

Fuji Color Pro 400 color negative film of my dog fixing his makeup for a photo shoot.

And maybe find yourself looking at things differently as you head out for your next photo adventure.