Week 33 – Creepy/Cooky – Arista EDU 400

November 13, 2015

Hope everyone had a happy Halloween! I probably should have mentioned that last week. Titan and I shot this set for Zivity based around a sort of Wednesday Adams vibe. I loved the setup, and the images that came off my digital camera (I'm currently trying to narrow down 82 photos to around 15).

While shooting digital I wanted to make sure to fire off a roll of film as well. Because we were in a hurry, I didn't exactly take my time as much as I should have. But at least I had a few nice shots on the roll. Hopefully it will be sooner than another 6 months before we are able to work together again.

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 30 – DragonCon in Black and White – Various Films

October 23, 2015

50 ROLLS! As of this entry there are 50 rolls that have been shot and shown to all of you. The journey is almost complete...although much earlier than expected. I've already shot next week's entry into this adventure and I believe I have 12 rolls of film left. This should put me up to 42 weeks (10 weeks short of my goal of a year). So what does this mean? Well...if I have the spare pocket money I will try to pick up 10 more rolls and finish 52 weeks of entries. If not, we'll figure something out.

I'd like to take a moment to say a big early THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me and kept up with this blog. Your comments and love has been instrumental to the success I feel about 2015.

But without further ado, DragonCon Mega Update 2, This time in Black and White.

Development Notes:
All Stand Developed 1 hour at Room Temperature.
1:100 Dilution of Rodinal.
30 seconds of Agitation at start.
Standard Fix 4:00.

Arista Edu 100 (x2 rolls)

Arista 400 EDU (+2 Stops to 1600 iso)

Ilford HP+ (+2 Stops to 1600 iso)

Week 25 – Hada Pixie: Flexible (BTS and Outtakes) – Ilford Delta 100

September 18, 2015

These images were taken at the same time a friend of mine, and professional model, Hada Pixie and I were working together this weekend. Pixie and I met at an arrange photo shoot event many years ago when I was still new to Atlanta. We exchanged contact information then, but it wasn't until almost 2 years later that we finally shot together for the first time.

Typically when Pixie and I work together it's for a website named Zivity where photographers and models work together to create photosets and ultimately make a little bit of money in the process. I'm not exactly sure when this set will go live (it very well may be by the time this hits the blogs) but be sure to check out some of the work we have done at zivity.com/photographers/UNEXPhotography Please note that anything past that link should be considered NSFW for naked parts. This blog entry on the other hand...should be completely fine.

Development Notes:
Stand Developed 1:100 Dilution Rodinal
1 Hour, 30 Seconds of Agitation at start.
Standard Fix

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