(Pentax 67II + 105mm f/2.4 + Kodak 125PX + V700) Prediction time. And I’ve been hearing it and witnessing it more and more, so it’s probably more of a comment than a prediction. Here it is: More and more people in photography will be offering ‘hands-on’ style boutique photography. More hand processing, more prints that are from a darkroom (images that have never been digitized, fully analog!). If you are a digital photographer and want to be part of the revolution, start learning how to stuff by hand now! Why am I promoting film so much? Because the more people that do this, the more likely the technology will remain available. Is digital not as good as film? Not necessarily, different gear is better for different goals and outcomes. Lets make sure film lives on so we have more mediums to capture, rather than less! The photos below were taken for a copywriter who wanted to have some images for self promotion. These were taken alongside my brother, who is also a photographer and avid film fan, James Bennett.
The bottom line is ever since finger painting as children most of us enjoy the hands on approach. So let’s start creating photos by hand.
