Developed from the first roll of film I ever shot - 2020 | California.
35mm Photography
My first exposure to photography came when I received an old, empty Canon AE-1, a gift from my sister to cheer me up during the lockdowns of the pandemic. It took a while to build the confidence to finally buy a roll of film and start shooting whatever I wanted, fear of mistakes and the possibility of losing unseen photos thrown out the window. Without that camera, I would never have fully delved into the basics of photography or stumbled onto the path that eventually led me into the digital world. Now, it's a constant battle to decide which camera to take with me. In the end, maybe it’s more convenient to carry one that can shoot more than 36 frames. Or maybe - if you're lucky - you’ll end up hauling every camera you own, weighing down your shoulders with endless possibilities and clunky equipment. Still, despite how much I have yet to learn, analogue photography remains close to my heart and I stand by the feeling that nothing beats the timelessness of 35mm film.
Videography
The newest form of media I have been experimenting with this year. I’ve gotten into the habit of filming the quartet no matter where we are (It’s still a learning process - many videos have been created, but just as many, if not more, have been lost). Many concerts and collaborative projects later, I have built an archive we can look back on, not only of our performances but also of some precious behind-the-scenes moments.
Over time, I realised it might be nice to compile these into a collection of memories. Of course, this comes with a whole new set of skills to learn, but something will be coming out soon. If you’re interested in creating content like this for your own social media platforms, feel free to get in touch.