Eduardo Oropeza @eduardooropeza is a visual artist, from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Images shot on #portra400, #gold200, #ektar100 and #portra800.
"From my early stages filming skateboarding with a camcorder, to traveling major locations in the world, I've refined my vision and elevated my taste for story telling, driven by a fascination with nature and an acute perception of detail. At times staging scenes and crafting stories; other times, I work as a sensitive observer, waiting minutes, hours, or even days for the perfect moment to enhance the impact of my frames. Experimenting with different film stocks, cameras, processes, and light conditions: though occasionally the results are out of focus, gritty or marked by aberrations, I often finds the perfect balance to evoke a sense of never-ending nostalgia through my images." - Eduardo
Roland Clairvoyant @rolonfilm is a film photographer based in Montreal, Canada. Images shot on #gold200 and #portra400.
"I've been passionate about photography for many years, but it wasn't until two and a half years ago that I first picked up a film camera and fell in love with the medium. Initially, it was like learning to see all over again, and the process of shooting film forced me to be a lot more intentional with every single shot that I took. I think there's a certain charm—and challenge in waiting for the perfect moment, knowing I have such a limited number of shots per roll.
I don’t stick to one particular style or subject in my photography. I love to capture life’s candid moments and the rich textures that tell a story. Whether it’s during a trip overseas or the most simple of morning walks with my dog, I always carry my film camera with the aim of preserving the beauty of everyday experiences as they unfold before my eyes." - Roland
Guy Xavier Plessen @gxplessen is a photographer based in Czechia. Images shot on #gold200.
"A series of pictures from a summer holiday in Japan." - Guy
Brooks Plummer @brooksplummer is a film photographer from the United States. Images shot on #portra400, #gold200 and #portra160.
"I would consider myself a travel/observational photographer who works almost exclusively with film. Not to sound cliche, but I love the sense of being in the moment that film provides. I take less photos when using film, but end up with more keepers as a result of the thought and consideration it forces you to put into each shot. Plus, and this is the most important thing, I just get a joy from shooting film that I don't get from digital.
It's for that last reason that I bring along a 35mm film camera and a grip of Kodak film whenever I travel. All the airport security check anxiety is worth it when I get home and get my negatives back from the lab and am able to relive the trip one frame at a time.
This particular series of images is from a recent trip to Greece - specifically the islands of Crete and Corfu. I can feel the sun and smell the salty sea breeze when I look back at these frames thanks to the warmth and the colors and the beautiful grain that Kodak film provides." - Brooks