Week 31 – Finite Automata – Arista EDU 400

October 30, 2015

When I was initially approached for this photoshoot I went in saying that I really didn't do too many band photos, by the end I really was questioning my thoughts on the matter. Between these film images, and the digitals I was able to capture...everyone walked away satisfied.

If you liked this series, please check out my "extra" blog where the digital images taken at the same time will be posted. And if industrial music is your thing, please make sure to check out Finite Automata online, or when they come to a city near you.

Development Notes:
1:100 Dilution Rodinal
Stand Developed at Room Temperature
1 Hour, 30 seconds of agitation to start
Standard Fix 4:00

Week 22a – The Imperial Opa Rehearsal – Arista EDU 400

August 14, 2015

I always love working with friends. And when those friends just happen to be a part of a circus that makes things even better.

I put out a call on Facebook for people who wanted to have some photographs made, and it wasn't too long before a long time friend and muse Nicolette (the one on the aerial) asked if I was available.

I'm not sure what exactly the event was for, but it seemed to be both a rehearsal session, and a studio recording of their Bastille Day performance. By the end of the night not only did I get a great show, but I also was introduced in true showman style as a "world famous photographer". A boy can dream anyway.

Development Notes:
Pretty much just like every other B&W Film I have developed for this blog.
1:100 Dilution of Rodinal
Stand Developed for 1 hour at 70º-ish
Standard Fix 4:00

Week 20 – The Odd Couple – Ilford HP5+ 400iso

July 31, 2015

You all may remember Brandie and Nic from the Straight Edge Tattoo update a few months back. If you also remember I said I'd make it a point to get back to the shop once they were up and running.

After putting out a call on Facebook looking for someone to photograph, Brandie responded and asked me to swing by the shop. We had discussed having me shoot some photos for the Save the Date invitations to her wedding, but I didn't realize we would be shooting that day.

I snapped off a few photos, and promised that we'd work together soon after I could plan something a little more fitting for them.

Development Notes:
Stand Development
1:100 Dilution Rodinal
1 Hour development at room temperature, agitation for first 30 seconds
Standard Fix 4:00

Week 18b – Brianna – Arista EDU 400

July 17, 2015

Oh magic hour. What a beautiful thing you are. And yet why don't I use you more?

Granted most of this roll was shot on a time crunch, I hadn't fully explored this area before heading over to shoot with Brianna. But I don't think that I did too bad with what I had to work with. The only thing I would change about this setup is that I was trying to go with more of a silhouette on the photos of her standing with her back to me, but instead I metered "properly" for a correctly exposed image. So I guess worse things could have happened.

All in all I am very happy with how things turned out, and can't wait to work with Bri again.

Development Notes:
1:100 Dilution Rodinal
Stand Developed at "Room Temperature" 60 minutes, 30 seconds of agitation at start.
Standard Fix - 4:00. Agitation for 5 seconds every 30 seconds.

Week 13 – A Fresh Start – Ilford HP5+ 400iso

May 15, 2015

So you all out there in internet land won't know this until I tell you. But this roll was shot almost 4 weeks (or more) since last week's update.

I sorta have been kinda vague about it unless you are very close to me, but I lost my day job at the end of March and its been a rough few weeks of job searching and little else. As of this moment (as I write this, not as it is posted) I am still looking for something to take up the slack, and hopefully I will have more rolls after this. It's been hard trying to get the motivation to pick up my camera, but I am not ready to "give up" on this project yet.

But to digress, this roll was a little funny. Normally HP5+ and I get along pretty well, but this roll just did not want to get on the reel to be developed. As you can see I was able to get everything on, and only "lost" about 3 frames due to curling.

Development Notes:
Rodinal 1:25 Dilution
6 Minutes @ 70º F
Agitation 5 Seconds every 30 Seconds.
Standard Fix.