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Tag Archives: film Hey there. I wish I could share more from this shoot but need to hold off a bit longer. I’m just loving the results though and I can’t say enough good things about being patient and shooting film (when you can). It’s really magical. Happy holiday weekend to you! Tweet 
January 2, 2012 - 6:21 pm
Patricia, so sorry for the delay! I’ve been a little extra busy with the holidays. RPL does make a huge difference on using film. I didn’t want it to be true but the extra money and time it costs there is worth every penny. I love everything that comes back. I’ll ask twitter about NY labs but I have never heard of a great lab there. If I lived in NY I’d probably still use RPL. Thanks for the comment! S. 
December 14, 2011 - 4:07 pm
Sarah, 
November 28, 2011 - 8:43 pm
thanks so much for the detail Sarah! that was so helpful! you really have beautiful images and your film work is outstanding. I agree with your ‘shoot film often’ advice … I’ve been so slow to get through a roll … it’s intimidating
November 28, 2011 - 10:40 am
Hi Kasandra! Thanks for the comment. Aside from other benefits of film the real joy is that there is very little that is done to them when they get back from the lab. I use Richard Photo Lab in LA. I’ll be honest and say that I’ve tried many other labs as well and years ago I used a great lab in San Francisco called New Lab that went out of business. Richard Photo Lab is above and beyond the best option out there (other than maybe in NY) that I have found. I ship them the film and about 7-10 business days later I get a link to download the files. I edit my selects using the rating system in Bridge and I open each file individually. Typically the most I’ll ever do is adjust the levels a tiny bit and I might dodge/burn here or there but I only spend a few seconds with each file. Then I re-size them in Bridge so they are web-ready and that’s it. It’s pretty wonderful to save hours and hours of processing and on top of that I think the results are better than when I shoot digitally. However, it’s a trade-off because it’s a slower process and it’s expensive to buy and develop film. I’m finding though that I’m moving more towards film this year than other years. It’s all relative so it might not work the same for you. The most important thing is to shoot film often or you won’t see the benefits. I’d say that you need to shoot at least 30 rolls to get started. Hope this was helpful!
November 27, 2011 - 8:12 pm
thanks for sharing … cant wait to see more!
November 27, 2011 - 1:45 pm
Thanks Erika and Janine. 
November 26, 2011 - 8:55 pm
wow!!! Love it Sarah 
November 26, 2011 - 7:41 pm
I love this. I just ordered me a new film camera. I hope to try it out as much as possible.  Hi there! It’s been busy over here. I’m so excited for SEEING SMALL coming up in just a few weeks. I’m also moving studios, producing a few quick kids shoots, and working on a redesign – lots of fun stuff. Enjoy this quick shoot of Lucas and his lovely family at the Oakland Museum. How... by Sarah 5 comments
November 21, 2011 - 6:24 pm
Thanks, Alex! 
November 16, 2011 - 9:24 am
Very natural great shots! 
November 2, 2011 - 7:48 pm
Love these shots! His whole outfit is totally styling!
September 29, 2011 - 1:58 pm
Thanks, Diana! It was such a fun and easy shoot. 
September 29, 2011 - 3:14 am
Very nice!  There’s a little feature of my shoot with the Blair Family on Lemonade & Lenses today. I also included a few tips on making family sessions successful. Go here to see it. Enjoy! Tweet by Sarah 5 comments 
September 15, 2011 - 7:06 am
Most of us have thousands of old family pictures degrading with the years. As a species, we humans treasure family photos. Family photographs can tell a story. . Family connections to our past are important to developing and maintaining a sense of place, a sense of personal and local identity, and add to our individual sense of purpose and belonging. Thank you for posting guys. blanch: Oshkosh kids photographer
September 15, 2011 - 7:06 am
Most of us have thousands of old family pictures degrading with the years. As a species, we humans treasure family photos. Family photographs can tell a story. . Family connections to our past are important to developing and maintaining a sense of place, a sense of personal and local identity, and add to our individual sense of purpose and belonging. Thank you for posting guys. blanch: Oshkosh kids photographer
August 10, 2011 - 7:00 am
loved hearing your thoughts on the family session … even though i just take pictures for fun, i occasionally get wrangled into taking a group shot so your tips are great
July 25, 2011 - 8:41 am
My pleasure, Gina! 
July 20, 2011 - 7:31 pm
thank you again sarah for sharing your amazing session and great insight with all of us at lemonade and lenses!!  It feels like I’m swimming in images from my trip to Europe and somehow I wished I had shot even more (not possible). I’m so excited to share but can hardly figure out how to bundle it all up. I’m busy getting shoots out to clients first but in the meantime enjoy this triptych of...  One of my dearest friends is pregnant. It’s an understatement to say that I am completely and totally overjoyed by this fact. I can barely wait to meet this baby girl in May – I even scheduled my Europe trip around her arrival. I wish I could share all of the images but they are... by Sarah 13 comments
April 7, 2011 - 9:35 am
I’m with you, Meg. I actually dislike them as well (at least for posting all over the internet). I wish I could share more. Thanks for the comment, Meg! 
April 7, 2011 - 12:45 am
This maternity shot is so elegant and intimate. I usually really dislike bare pregnant belly shots, but you shot this picture so incredibly beautifully.
March 31, 2011 - 1:25 pm
oooh, jen! lovely. funny comments there from jonathan canlas. he seemed so shocked that you the f6 – kinda weird! 
March 30, 2011 - 4:04 pm
once i develop a roll, I’ll forward along. i shot a roll for my brother, but he doesn’t like his kid on the web: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150105822689322&set=o.170632379619899&theater
March 29, 2011 - 4:08 pm
I’d love to see some images from your F6. Let me know if you ever post any! The Mamiya is great but super bulky for me. The pentax is not bad but again feels like a 35mm on steroids. The hasselblad would be fun if your focus ring was in good shape. My is old so it’s sticks a bit. Thanks, Jen!
March 29, 2011 - 4:01 pm
i love love love my F6 because it works with all the new lenses (i.e. 35mm f1.4) since they no longer make the aperture rings. It’s expensive, but it was a surprise gift from my husband. It just feels sturdy. I haven’t use it to the fullest yet, as I just got it. But so far everything I’ve shot has been acceptable. I heard the Mamiya 7 is great, but it’s a rangefinder and 6×7. Not 6×4.5 I only shoot for mind stimulation/hobby so I can’t be too picky.
March 29, 2011 - 12:33 pm
You are gorgeous, Tara. Can’t wait to see you again next week. 
March 29, 2011 - 10:16 am
thanks for making a half-naked 8 month pregnant lady look so lovely, Sarah. It will be so nice to have these photos to look back at and remember you photographing me in my kitchen that day. The baby just kicked me in my spleen which is morse code for “I can’t wait to meet my Auntie Sarah!”
March 29, 2011 - 10:02 am
Hi Jen! It’s a good question. I’ve been reading lately they people are having trouble lately finding the Contaxt at a good price. Due to the popularity of Jose Villa, Elizabeth Messina, and Jonathan Canlas (all who shoot on Contax) they are much harder to get these days. A year ago would have been a different story. I’m actually having trouble finding inserts that are affordable and they used to be seriously cheap like $50. I bought mine in pieces (first the body, then the lens, then the prism, then the back, etc.) and it kept the price down considerably but I had to be patient. The hasselblad is a great option but from experience I did get tired of the square format. However, I think there is an insert you can buy for it to change formats. A friend told me recently to buy the F6! How do you like it? I’d love an alternative to the expense of medium format but yes, in general photographing on film is a lovely experience.
March 29, 2011 - 9:56 am
thanks for answering. i’m trying to figure out which one to buy. obviously the hasselblad is more affordable in the short term. hum. and i agree, i’ve been shooting my f6 and I take about 1 shot for every 20 I would have taken on digital. 
March 29, 2011 - 7:05 am
Awwwww Tara! I’m so excited for her. The photos look great Sarah.
March 28, 2011 - 2:32 pm
Hi Jen, Yes this is the Contax. While I totally love my hasselblad my eyesight has been getting worse as I get older (teehee) so I rely a bit on the autofocus on the Contax, even though some people think that’s sacrilegious!
March 28, 2011 - 2:27 pm
gorgeous soft light. nothing like film. is this your contax? (did you retire your hasselblad?) |
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