Alastair Irvine @filminburgh is a film photographer based in the United Kingdom. Images shot on #trix400 and #gold200.
"When I started taking photos on film, it was with expired Kodak gold from the 1990s in my dad’s Pentax mx camera.
As I’ve developed my technique and vision I’ve realised my landscapes are about scale and placing people within that scale. With black and white on tri-x I feel a real richness alongside the flexibility to use it reliably in cameras without light meters while retaining a street-photography speed of image making." - Alastair
Juan La Torre @juanlatorre is a photographer based in Spain. Images shot on #portra400, #portra800 and #gold200.
"Photography has always been in my life thanks to my dad, he has been an enthusiast of the art, and there were cameras at home since forever. Film photography in particular is a way of self expression for me, as well as a way to slow down and living the present moment. Each shot counts and I like to take time to compose, finding beauty and aesthetics in the ordinary. The colors and textures you get from film are so unique and unmatchable in my opinion, but the very best for me about shooting film is the experience and the process, also the idea of giving away beauty to the world. I’m in love with this medium." - Juan
Our next Photographer Highlights series features Alyssa Fernandez @shotsby.alyssa is a photographer based in Seattle, Washington. Images shot on #portra400, #gold200, #portra800, #proimage100.
"I started my photography journey in 2011 after I was given my first camera in high school, since then I’ve been viewing everything from a different perspective. Two years ago, I started getting into film with my parents’ old point and shoot camera that they purchased in the late 90's. I went to my local park and started capturing everything I saw that day.
After purchasing my first camera, the Contax G1 that I still use to this day, I started getting into film more seriously. Living in Washington state all my life, I've always been surrounded by a lot of greenery, they don’t call it the “Evergreen State” for nothing. Getting into photography has allowed me to appreciate life and the beauty of nature so much more, capturing these special moments on film makes them even more beautiful. I never have a set “theme” for my photos, I capture anything that catches my eye – from popular landmarks to cars to late night shots around the city to the beautiful plants such as roses and tulips that grow around us everyday.
On of my favorite activities is spending time with my husband, who is also a photographer. We love exploring new areas together and photographing the world around us. I am so lucky to be a part of such an amazing group of people who share the same love of film that I do. I can’t wait to share my love of film photography with future generations." - Alyssa
️You can read more about her work and process on our website under “Photographer Stories”. Link in bio
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