Obiekwe “Obi” Okolo @obiekweokolo is a Nigerian American, multimedia artist, creative director, designer, photographer, and writer based in Washington DC. Images shot on #gold200, #portra800 and #tmax400.
"I haven't pursued creating a specific body of work since the autumn of 2022. As a result, my relationship with the camera has changed—from a tool for creating to an extension of my own eye. I'm rarely without one of my three primary cameras, but instead of documenting with something specific in mind, I'm led by impulse—it's been a season of responding to beauty instead of hoping somehow to create it. Maybe it's no different at all, but certainly felt different.
Now, entering a season of more specific creative pursuit, it's been helpful to look back on the last year of image-making and see myself reflected in the work. The question now isn't "What was I trying to do there?" But instead, "Why was I moved to pick up my camera in the first place?" In a cultural landscape of content for content's sake, it feels more important than ever that artists and creatives take the time to ask themselves "why?" - Obiekwe
Carlos Gomes @analog_charlie is a film photographer based in Lugano, Switzerland. Images shot on #portra400, #portra800 and #gold200.
"As an analog photographer, my passion lies in capturing the beauty and essence of life in all its forms. Every moment, every scene, and every expression holds a unique story that I strive to immortalize through my lens.
Choosing to shoot on film is a decision driven by my fascination for its character and the non-linearities it introduces. The constraints of analog photography compel me to be more deliberate and mindful with each shot, ensuring that every image I create is infused with intention and care." - Carlos
Anna Maria Cobb @the.texture.of.light is a film photographer based in Oregon. Images shot on #gold200 and #portra400.
"I first discovered my passion for photography over a decade ago, when I picked up my mom's digicam point and shoot as a teenager. However, it was about two and a half years ago that I wholeheartedly embraced film photography after purchasing my first film camera. This initial spark quickly grew into a deep-seated passion, prompting me to return to school to pursue a BFA in photography. Currently nearing graduation, I find great joy in working on both academic projects and personal endeavors in my free time, often losing myself for hours in the darkroom. For me, photography has always been a medium to celebrate and share the beauty I find in everyday life, allowing others to experience the same joy and wonder that it brings to me." - Anna Maria
Jade Stephens @hej.jade is an Australian travel, adventure and lifestyle photographer based in Berlin, Germany. Images shot on #gold200 and #portra400.
"My work reflects my deep love for nature and a vibrant life in the outdoors. Growing up camping and hiking in Australia, I have had a strong connection to land since childhood.
After documenting my exploring digitally, I picked up my dad’s old film camera to deepen my understanding of the discipline and “slow down” my shooting style. I fell in love with the process that film showed me; from the intentional framing through to the feeling of receiving scans back from the lab. Shooting on film also helped me see colours and light in a whole new way. Now seeking out bright daytime scenes to use the full spectrum that film offers, the results reflect how I see the world; just a big party of colour waiting to be explored." - Jade
