In the newest issue of Blush Magazine there is a Q&A with me all about film photography! I am so excited that a local magazine has decided to shed some light on film! I know its not that common of a medium for photographers anymore, especially in Alberta, but its absolutely amazing and I'm so thrilled to share the article with you! There are many benefits to film photography; however, a lot of people are weary or scared of it because its not familiar to people anymore. Hopefully this article will help educate Alberta brides about the benefits of film!
Article written by Carmen Green.
For most of us, our experience with film photography is limited to disposable cameras from childhood vacations-if even that. Film seems archaic compared to the ease and convenience of shooting digital, but much like vinyl enthusiasts, some photographers find film more aesthetically pleasing. Justine Milton talks with Blush about bringing the fine art of film to wedding photography.
Q. What made you decide to get into photography in general, and film photography specifically?
A. I started out by taking a photography course in university as part of my design degree. We had to use black and white film and I took a photo of my great-grandmother's living room, with sun pouring in through a stained glass window above her piano. My professor told me I had a talent for photography and should consider doing something with it. So it was kind of a fluke that I got my way into photography, but once I did I loved it!
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using film over digital?
A. Personally, I love film because it looks alive in a way that digital just doesn't - it has more depth and dimension to it and looks like you could reach out and touch it. I'm not stubborn about using only film - it captures light differently than digital so there are some situations where digital is more versatile than film and vice versa. Shooting film was a bit nerve-racking at first because you have to be confident...there's no checking the back of the camera to see if it looks good, you just have to know it looks good.
Q. Can you shoot film in dark spaces such as reception rooms?
A. Absolutely! In fact, lighting dark spaces is one of the skills I'm most proud of. I figured if I truly wanted to say I'm a film photographer I ought to be able to shoot receptions on film. In Alberta most receptions are not in bright, naturally-lit spaces, so I had to learn to shoot film with flash! I practiced for a year with flashed to nail exactly the look I wanted and now I shoot film at receptions all the time.
