It’s been a long minute since I’ve sent film to the lab to be processed. Honestly it’s been a while since I’ve even developed any film for myself. This year and the recent odd times have certainly skewed my perception of time and creativity. So it was a great surprise when I was gathering together a batch to send to the lab that I found a mystery roll deep in my freezer. I look forward to rediscovering these forgotten rolls and enjoying one of the more unique aspects of shooting film.
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As you become familiar with your large format camera and experiment with composition, focus, and movements it is best to start creating your own unique workflow. Much of the early parts of experimentation mean simply shooting a lot and belaying the associated costs can make a lot of sense. No reason to break the bank until you’re comfortable doing so! There are ways to save money when first getting into this format. Below are a few I use to help ease some of the costs.
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Photography has been a hobby of mine for well over a decade now. I’ve yet to find another interest in my life that combines such a unique since of mystery, challenge, frustration, and finally satisfaction – often experiencing all of those over the course of an extended shoot. As with many of my hobby related interests photography waxes and wanes in appeal to me throughout the year. It is an odd cycle and yet whenever I feel my passion for it yielding to others it comes back in full force.
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