A couple of years ago, I challenged myself to take a photo a day. I kept up with it most of the time.... However, some days just weren't conducive for taking photos and so I'd maybe steal one from another day.
The challenge did help improve my photography as it forced me to take my camera places where I had previously not bothered.
So I have decided to try another challenge this year which is to take a different roll of film each week.
As you can see from the photo, I have a pile of unused film some of which is going out of date.
The majority is Kodak Elite Chrome Slide Film. I bought up rolls of the stuff when it was announced that they were discontinuing it. In the right conditions it produces beautifully saturated photos.
So I intend to choose a film at the beginning of each week and a complimentary camera. They will be selected by a mixture of the weather forecast, what I'm doing that week and, most importantly, what I feel like.
Given that it takes time to develop the film, I won't be able to show you the results straight away. However, I will try a keep this blog up to date with what I'm up to.
I will be developing the black and white film myself, the Impossible Project film will do itself, while the colour film will take two to three weeks by Boots.
Why do this? Using film is fun. It goes back to the basics of photography. There is the anticipation of waiting for the film to be developed. The tonal range of film is far superior to anything digital can offer. I also want to do my little bit at keeping analogue film alive.
So the challenge is set. I look forward to seeing how things develop and I hope you will be inspired to do something similar or at least follow my progress.
Thank you for reading and Happy New Year!
This challenge will unfold on my photography blog which you can find here.
This challenge will unfold on my photography blog which you can find here.
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