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Double exposures can be really tricky to get right. Lucy Ridges shares the secrets behind her ship / nude image below.
Ship
Technical information
Shot on:
FP4 plus medium format film
Camera
Mamiya RB 67
Exposure time
Double exposure, each exposure 1/60 F5.6
Other equipment
With bowens studio flash (1 x large soft box)
I shot this image at my photographic studio in Manchester, located within Rogue Artist Studios
The story behind the image
My work for many years has encompassed a love for mul...
We're often asked what the differences are between our PLUS films and our DELTA Professional range and have given a brief reply in our post about Choosing your first ILFORD film.
If you're interested in a more detailed explanation, the read on...
HP5 PLUS
Uses our more traditional emulsion making methods.
HP5+ has evolved over many years to become an extremely flexible and robust film.
Has extremely good exposure latitude and is very tolerant of under/over exposure.
...
An Interest in Large Format
Large format is an immensely rewarding and enjoyable way to make a photograph. It can also feel overwhelming when you’re just starting out, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. This article is for anyone with an interest in large format.
I got into 4x5 because I wanted to challenge myself, and to try something new. Over the last two years it has become my favourite way to take a photograph. There’s something special about slowing down and being so deliberate with each...
We love #portrait week on #fridayfavourites. We're always guaranteed some characters and this time was no exception.
These are this weeks favourites.
sharon.leibel Ilford Pan-F film Contax G1 #myprettyisrael #haifa #ilfordpanf #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites #israel
@JohnBrownlow From a portrait series I shot many years ago of burn survivors. Whole album is here: Crown Graphic 4x5, Ilford HP5+. I think an Optar 135mm or perhaps 203mm Ektar. #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites
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It looks like there are a lot of you who are proud to be films photographers and rightfully so! These are our favourite shots from the ones that you shared with us for this week's #fridayfavourites #pride theme.
@hejrevell Two Pub workers taking a break in Kotor, Montenegro. ? ILFORD HP5 Plus Film ? Leica M7 | 50mm Summicron lens. #ilfordphoto #fridayfavourites #pride #35mm #leica #AnalogPhotography
@keithdmercer #HP5Plus - ideal for the conditions! #fridayfavourites #pride #CoxwellBarn #...
Opportunities
Now and again in life opportunities arises that you just have to take. You know, the ones that if you think about for too long will be missed, so you have to jump in with your best foot forward, or in this case with your best film forward.
This happened to me last year as I was casually talking to someone about my work they mentioned that they had access to an old building that had recently been vacated and was to be sold at auction. The building had been untouched for years, and they sai...
Violin
Technical info
Film Used: ILFORD HP5 plus 400
Format 120 (6*6)
Camera Hasselblad 503CW
Lens: Planar 80mm f/2,8 CF lens and Makro Planar T* CF 120mm f/4
Exposure time Double exposure (f/5,6 1/30s)
Location: Petrozavodsk (Russia)
Tell us the story behind Violin. What inspired you to shoot it?
I have been working with the Karelian State Philharmonic for many years. The Philharmonic invites world famous musicians for concerts and festivals, and I shoot portraits of those musicians fo...
An honest representation
Two souls one vessel is a documentary project focusing on capturing the lives of drag queens, trying to tell their stories and create an honest representation of who they are in and out of drag, this series includes male, female and transgender drag queens.
Attracted to the surface glamour of the world of drag queens, I’ve explored the performance and behind the scenes to show the emotion and reality.
Alfie-Ordinary
Altering perspectives
Thinking about the project and th...
ILFORD PHOTO ULF, CUSTOM & SPECIALIST FILM MANUFACTURE 2019
This year marks the 140th anniversary of the original ILFORD company which was founded by Alfred Harman in 1879. It is also the 14th consecutive year that HARMAN technology has offered their ULF and custom film manufacturing window, giving film photographers the opportunity to place orders for a range of specialist film products and formats.
“We’re committed to supporting the film community and this includes photographers who use and ...