This collection of photos represents my best work since summer. Since then, I’ve been experimenting with analog film, as I had been getting bored of my Rebel T6 and wanted to try something new. During the same time, I started using instant film when I purchased a Polaroid camera. The physical aspect of film felt so fresh, and it related to my senior thesis topic at the time. The grain and imperfections only enhanced my style of photography. My work is intended to evoke a sense of familiarity or nostalgia. All of these pieces are candids, not staged. They’re in the moment. I’m going to continue doing film photography into college, even if it does kill my wallet. This medium perfectly encapsulates what I want to do, and I can’t wait for what comes next with it.
Feeling Lucky – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Canon EOS Rebel 2000
Chlorine – 35MM Kodak 800 on a Kodak Power Flash Single-Use Camera
Friendship – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Canon EOS Rebel 2000
Birthday – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Canon EOS Rebel 2000
Through the Thicket – 35MM Kodak Gold 200 on Minolta SR-T 101
Flickering Lights – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Minolta SR-T 101
Budding Spring – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Minolta SR-T 101
The Space Between – 35MM Kodak Portra 800 on Canon EOS Rebel 2000
The Bee – Expired 35MM Kodak Gold 200 on Canon EOS Rebel 2000
Downtown – 35MM FujiFilm Superia X-TRA 400 on Minolta SR-T 101