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Roll 3: Workshop Tri-X 400

I'm so glad last week is over, it was crazy, and stressful. I did however have some time with friends, and some time to shoot.

This is a roll I shot a few weeks ago, more studying of the wood-shop and it's contents.  I really feel that there are so many nooks and crannies to be investigated here.  I shot a roll is color the other day for Roll 4,  I still need to get it developed.  I'm a little nervous about that actually.  Once you are developing your own film it's hard to trust someone else to do it for you.  I just need color! I see in color, these need to be in color!

I'm also hoping to work more with my DSLR, I don't want to feel that my 52 roll goal is taking over my photo life.  I need to be constantly photographing.

Week 1: Instax 210

I took these photos last weekend using my new Fuji Instax 210. My friend just gave me the camera, and I must say that I have been loving it. It's so ridiculous looking, but it's also awesome.

I think that the color that came out in these is fantastic; I'm never sure what setting to put instant cameras on, but it seems like I hit the nail on the head here. The imperfections are also great, the slightly pink right side of all the exposures... must be some sort of light leak.

I don't know where I'm going or coming from as a photographer right now, I seem to be just shooting with no real subject or concentration. I want to start moving away from what I've been doing and start something new.

I want this year of film to be all about experimentation.
-Marissa

 ps-I'm the featured photographer this week over on This Analog Adventure It's Photo Friday!

Darkroom Adventures: Film Challenge

This year I really want to push myself to make more photographs, even more than last year! I think that 2013 was successful in many ways, but this year I want to put myself out of my comfort zone. So I'm challenging myself to take 52 rolls of film this year. One per week.
Of course I will be summarizing each week with it's ups and downs right here on the blog. Join me if you like! If you aren't into film work with whatever you have! Just go out and take pictures every week. Let me know how it goes.
-Marissa

Darkroom Adventures: Danielson

Happy New Year! I am so excited for this new clean slate that has finally caught up with us. There are so many things that I want to do this year, but for now I'm going to focus on taking photos. These three are from a roll that I developed, I posted other photos from that roll about a month ago.

 Film photography and art in general is a MUST this year, I am full of inspiration and I can't wait to start creating.
So many good things are out there waiting, I can just feel it :)

Candlestick Making

These photos were taken last week, Jan has been very much into turning candlesticks and I love seeing how happy it makes him. Most of the photos are long exposures (about 3 seconds), and I'm very happy with how they have turned out. I'm excited to be finding myself as a photographer again. I have been very inspired lately... by everything around me!

 The other day I developed a new roll of film, and after Christmas I'm going to get back in the darkroom... Finally!

 I don't have much more to say, other than I want to continue exploring the woodshop. Hope everyone has a lovely holiday.

snow SNOW

These are some photos that I took last week when we got our first real snow of the season. The last one was just a dusting that I was really excited about.

The first three are all about the lines that this kind of weather brings out.  I have never really noticed all of the lines that are all around in nature.  In the summer they are camouflaged with leaves and greens.  With snow they are highlighted.  I love how insane the lines the first photo are, and how orderly the lines of the apple tree (4th photo) are.  Of course I had to include the obligatory photo of Gracie.


 I spent the day knitting, and watching "White Christmas" (it's on Netflix!). It's apparently going to snow up to 14 inches tonight, and I'm feeling very meh about that. I wouldn't mind so much if I didn't have to be at work at 6 or 7 am. I hope my manager calls to let me know if I need to go in and what time, I am so anxious not knowing what's going to happen! Here's to hoping you all are enjoying your weather, whatever it may be.

Knit Project

Finally done being sick! Here is a little something that I'm working on as a Secret Santa gift for the Christmas party at work. I've also been working on printing photos, though my printer has been a major pain in the butt. This is why I prefer darkroom work, not printer hassle!

 This morning is a relaxing one, I don't have to be into work until 4 :) I might have time to develop film, but I have been very focused on Christmas presents lately, only so many days left!

 I just have to remember to find time for myself.

Thanksgiving 2013

This week I have been feeling as if the world has been spinning without me. I started getting sick on Saturday and I've been in this hazy head-cold world since then. I really wanted to develop a new roll of film, but I just have not had the stamina!

 These photos were all taken on 11/28/13, before and after dinner. And that photo of Gracie is the first I have taken of her where she is posing in front of a tripod, and following my command to stay!

 This week I'm looking forward to getting back on my feet photo-wise, working on holiday gifts and finishing Jane Eyre! (So good.)

Lately and Instagram

This week has been so crazy, I have been working strange hours because of the holiday, and I just want to rest! Here are a few photos I have taken. You can follow along with my instagram if you like. I promise not to post too many selfies, haha.

So this happened today...

I can't wait to get my B&H order in the mail tomorrow, more prints to make and film to develop! I have not been taking many photos lately, I have been very wrapped up in being freezing, and in sewing. I hope to get back to posting soon, I'll fit darkroom time in tomorrow.

In the Woodshop

I have been having a lot of fun playing with my 50mm 1.4 manual focus lens lately. Here are some shots that I have taken in the past few days. I have recently been inspired by the wood-shop and I think that I will be spending a lot more time down here photographing. There are so many interesting nooks and crannies! I'm planning on bringing my lights and tripod the next time I'm here, I can't wait! Darkroom update: I have not worked in a while, I still need to buy more chemicals. I'm planning on ordering some this weekend so that they will be here before the holiday! I have a roll that I cannot wait to develop. I also can't wait to start making prints for end of the year albums :)

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Snapshots: Warm Fall Shadows

Weird title, cool pics Took these yesterday when it was oddly warm out, 61*! Today and it was cold and really windy, so is life... I was feeling really inspired by the long stark shadows that were all over the place, and that last one of me on the tree was just for fun. Well I'm off to sleep, I have a 4:30AM wake up time ahead of me... More tomorrow night :)

Darkroom Adventures: Scanning!

I finally set up my scanner so that I can properly document my darkroom adventures. Here is the roll of film that I developed earlier this week, I was worried that it wasn't going to come out. I didn't have quite enough fixer and I had to do math to figure out the correct ratio... ANYWAY, they came out and I'm happy. I still need to buy more chemicals in order to develop more. I'm really happy with the scanned contact sheet. It's not beautiful because the glass I use is full of scratches, but hey, what's a poor girl to do? I printed images 21 and 22, the first few rows are over exposed, but most are workable, not sure if I'm going to print anymore from this roll, what do you think?

 I finished another roll yesterday, and I'll buy more chemicals as soon as I get paid on friday! I talk and think about payday way too much :)

Snapshots: Tea with Jill

My friend Jill and I met up at Mrs. Bridge's Pantry earlier this week, and it was so adorable that I couldn't not take pictures. I am so glad that we went because I had never been there before, now that I know how wonderful it is I might just take myself on dates there. You know when I have enough money to take myself on dates again. One week 'til payday!

 In other news I'm eating banana bread that I baked yesterday and it's absolutely delicious. I'm patting myself on the back for this one because I edited Martha's recipe and my taking creative license when cooking/baking generally doesn't turn out so well.

 Also, I'm taking part in this here Blog Hop, you should join in on the fun if you haven't already: