Ever since discovering that my Contax did, indeed, come with a shoulder strap, I’ve been making much more of an effort to involve at least a couple of rolls of film in my e-sessions and weddings. It’s taking training- sometimes I get so caught up in whatever I’m shooting that I forget to switch cameras, and other times I’m just too plain scared to break out the Contax for fear of looking like a fool. Something that HAS helped, though, is having my second shooter on hand to simply hold whichever camera I’m not shooting with, making switching back and forth much less of a hassle. I’m slowly training myself to intentionally pick up my film camera, because every time I go the “easy” route and leave the Contax out, I end up regretting it.

I was really, really encouraged with this latest batch of scans because I can see my images moving closer to what I imagine them being- my settings are more accurate, resulting in more desirable shots straight out of camera, instead of having to fiddle around in PhotoShop. Seeing that change definitely pushes me to want to get out and shoot MORE! Who knows? Maybe I’ll shoot my first all-film engagement session this fall! 🙂

A few from Gary & Clarisse’s wedding

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A few from Jay & Meagan’s e-session

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And a few from Brad & Lauren’s e-session

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I lied. This one is my absolute favorite.

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Whaddya think? Is it getting close to time to try out an all-film session? I think it might be 🙂

Happy Tuesday!

Bits and bobs on film

September 18, 2012

  1. Great work! Are you still using Richards?

  2. You need to 100% film 100% of the time!!

  3. These are so stunning Abby! You’re so talented!

    I have the same trouble shooting both film and digital at weddings but my husband loves film and is starting to help me capture both! Having a second with film makes such a big difference! We just got a Contax last week and we’re so excited about it – especially after seeing your images!

  4. Brittani says:

    ABBY!! These are GORGEOUS!! Oh my gosh, those two e-sessions looked incredible and your film work is just stunning. Watch out Jose Villa!

  5. Anna K. says:

    I am in love with these! So gorgeous!

  6. tina says:

    oh my gosh abby, these photos are gorgeous! i cant believe its all FILM! yes yes yes – do an all film session for sure. you’ve got it down and they all look great 🙂

  7. Spring says:

    I think when I finally make it to your neck of the woods we should do a sunrise all film shoot 🙂

  8. seriously. beautiful work! and I second everyone else’s comments so far, as well!

  9. jamie says:

    Yes, it is time for an all film session!! These images are beautiful…love that you set your mind to learn something new and go after it.

  10. Rici says:

    Oh Abby!! These are sooooooo stunning and beautiful and great and just awwww! I love them! I think you can totally rock an all on roll session!!!

    ~ Saluti.

  11. Amelia Renee says:

    oh goodness. that’s it. I’ve got to get myself a film camera! such quality! wonderful job, abby!

  12. molly says:

    wow these film images are gorgeous. you are really so talented, abby! (also, i’m going to be honest and say that when i first saw the title of this post i thought it said bits & boobs and i was like WHOA, ABBY. WHAT?! and then i felt stupid)

  13. ashley link says:

    i feel like jose villa would be proud! these are phenomenal! keep going, girl! 🙂

  14. Abby! I love seeing your film work…it really inspires me to shoot with film again. I haven’t shot film since college and would love to get back into it some day and shoot color too!! And…you are totally ready to do an ALL film session!!

  15. Megan Guernsey says:

    LOVE the film shots! can’t wait to see ours 🙂

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