got your back

Camera: wide lend superheadz, Film: ? something ISO 100

I tend to have a habit of taking photos of people behind their backs - literally. People fascinate me. I'm sure if I wasn't so shy I'd take photos of strangers' front and faces a lot more, and get more character out of them that way - but well, it's easier (and somewhat less obviously creepy) and more natural being on the other side.

first morning stroll

Camera: wide-lens superheadz, film: Kodak Portra 400 VC

Photos from my first morning in Tokyo (long overdue, I know), taking in the sights on the way to the train station.

 

outside an old inn

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200

If you thought the inside was sweet, the outside of the inn I stayed at was even more so. Dollhouse-like blue and pink in the midst of a grey city. Suh-weeet!

hey life, I know you tease me sometimes, but you're still wonderful. I love you.

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

Chin up. These are great days.

take too many photos

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

What's that saying about life being too short so we should take too many photos? It's a good piece of advice, I guess. When you get that itching urge to document your surroundings, when there's that little detail that catches your eye that you know you won't come across again tomorrow, when something is happening right this very second and you want to remember it, go for it.

I think I've been developing a style that I can only describe as "quiet" (perhaps it's a reflection of my  personality, I don't know) - I like taking photos of wide empty spaces and tend to take a few seconds to slow down, and frame my photos just the way I like it. That being said, I'm thinking of trying something different and being more spontaneous. Action shots. People shots. Capturing more moments, more movements. It's always tricky with analogue photography, because you only get one go  - well 24 or 36 depending on your film roll, but you know what I mean - there's no delete button. Do you have a photography style? Do you like to take your time or go for a quick shot? Any tips on taking good action shots?

In related news, I just bought a new camera! I got the Lomo LC-A+!!!! EXCITED.

polly woodside

Camera: wide lens SuperHeadz. Film: Redscale XR 50-200

I finally used my 3rd, and last, redscale film. I don't know if 3rd time's a charm, or it was a good choice to take this roll to a different (and slightly more pricey) photo lab, but I'm much happier with the photos from this set compared the ones before - which usually had more misses than hits.

These photos are of the Polly Woodside at South Wharf, Melbourne. Stunning old thing. Extra dramatic in red, huh?

mellow yellow

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200

omelette

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200

My friend has a yellow bike that she names "Omelette". Cuteness! She and Omelette make for excellent photo subjects, as you can see :)

time has flown and you..

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200.

 
...you were always there.
(just reading bits of art scattered on the side of the street)

empty spaces

Camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: fujifilm 200.

I just got my latest roll of film developed, and I realized I take a lot of photos of empty spaces. Apart from visually liking the sight of blank spaces, and the "quietness", I suppose it's easier to pull out my flimsy old camera when no one is around to make you feel self conscious for taking photos of your own feet!

P.S. just a reminder, today is the last day to enter the Susannah Tucker calendar giveaway. Get to it!

unfinished business

camera: Wide Lens Superheadz, film: Lucky black and white film, SHD 100

Partially undeveloped black and white film photos.