Week 15c – Morgan (Again) – Kodak Gold 200 (Expired)

Roll Count? 28! 28 rolls have been shot as of this update! Over half way through the goal of 52 rolls! 

This roll was a planned backup in case the 2 boxes of impossible film just didn't turn out. As you can probably guess since you have seen both of them over the last 2 weeks they worked (mostly).

I personally had to re-shoot Morgan using another expired roll of Gold 200 just to redeem myself after messing up the first one during our first shoot. Although it was expired, I think these turned out much better. There is still a little color cast, but not as bad as it was the first time around.

Also I think I may be coming to the end of the life of my C-41 chemicals. On the later images (on the stairs) it becomes clear that something isn't quite right. I think I may have one or two rolls left before I need to re-up.

Development Notes:
Unicolor C-41 Kit
Standard Development
(I think my chemicals are about ready to be replaced)
Color Corrections in Photoshop

**Unplanned edit! I am actually releasing this blog post a day earlier than I had originally planned. Sorry to anyone who was expecting an update on Friday and got this today instead. Because of how I have IFTTT and such set up I still have to make a few edits every time a blog post goes live. Since I won't be anywhere near a computer tomorrow until later in the day I figured I'd drop it now.** 

Week 15b – Morgan – Impossible SX-70 Color Gen 1

Color impossible film (at least here in Gen 1) has a much stiffer learning curve than its B&W counterpoint. It is much more sensitive to light as it comes out of the camera than its B&W counterpart. I see now why most people recommend turning the exposure compensation a touch darker than expected.

I find myself less excited with many of the shots that came from this pack. Not only was it more expensive than most other stocks that I am working with, the 30 minute development time made it hard to see my mistakes and correct them. Although I hear that Gen 2 is a bit faster, I'd be curious to see what results I can get out of that instead.

On the positive note I did find a new location to shoot in, and it just so happens to be right across the street from my apartment. 

Development Notes:
N/A

Week 15a – Morgan – Impossible SX-70 B&W Gen 1

One would think instant film would be easy. Just point and click. But there is much more of a learning curve than you would imagine.

This was my first time using Impossible film, and I had read that the early generations were a little tricky to work with. Little did I know they were a touch harder than I expected.

The first time I worked with Morgan (about week 6 into my project) she insisted that I use my two boxes of Polaroid films on her. So of course I had to say "yes".

Overall I am pretty happy with the results, however next time I need to control how much light hits the film once it first comes out of the camera. I'm not sure how useful overall instant film is...but I am not against it.

Development Notes:
N/A

Week 14b – Straight Edge Tattoo – Ilford Delta 100

Work hard, play hard.

The first time I "met" Nic, I didn't realize who he was. I was doing some shooting for The Imperial Opa Circus here in Atlanta and he won the costume contest. Little did I know he actually a legitimate clown (not just dressed as one). 

When he isn't clowning around (Its been awhile since I pun-ed all over you) its all serious business tattooing. 

Development Notes:
Rodinal 1:25 Dilution
9:00 Development Time @ 70º
Standard Fix 4:00

Week 14a – Straight Edge Tattoo – Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400

A couple of friends of mine Brandi and Nic just opened a tattoo shop in Woodstock GA (Atlanta Suburb). She had contacted me a few months back and wanted to get some work done once everything was up and running. 

Everything isn't 100% ready, but they invited me down and allowed me to snap a few photos while they had some downtime. The only member of the shop so far I wasn't able to photograph too much was Nathan, but he was busy working most of the time I was around.

For anyone in the area, please don't hesitate to stop by and get some work done. Also be sure to follow them on instagram at @straightedge.tattoo

Development Notes:
Unicolor C-41 Kit
Standard Development
Color Equalized in Photoshop

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