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I've never enjoyed photographing Landscapes until this summer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well that's not entirely true. I do like landscapes, but I never put much thought into them. Mom always said they were boring without a person in them. Yeah, I KNOW! What was she thinking? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Then I got a #rollieflexcamera If you don't know what one is, google it, they're really cool. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Rollie is fun because it's a square format - yup the original IG ratio! I thought it would be terrible for landscapes because you typically think of landscapes as being so long and rectangular so you can take more of it in, but I am finding the opposite! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I guess sometimes picking up a new tool can transform a familiar process, making it new again! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What about you? Do you find landscapes boring? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rollie Portra 400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rollieflex #rollieflex2 #rollieflexcamera #rollieflex28e #rollieflex28f #rollieflex3 #rollieflex35f #rollieflextlr #rollieflexin #rollieflexsl66 #rollieflexsl35 #rollieflex2_8c #rollieflex6003 #rollieflex6008 #rollieflex35 #rollieflext #rollieflexbaby #rollieflex35t #rollieflexmindigi #rollieflexcamerasamsunggalaxycase #rollieflexiphonecase #rollieflexcamerasamsungcase #rollieflexcameraphonecase #rollieflex1920 #rollieflexcamerahtccase #rollieflexwhiteface #rollieflexsl35e #rollieflexthebeginning #rollieflexcamerasamsungnotecase
Have you noticed things have been a little different around here lately? Yeah, I know it's felt awesome and little out of left field to me too. It's because I was feeling this gap. A gap between where I was with my photography and where I'm headed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You see somewhere between wanting to be a world re-known photographer (still do don't get me wrong) I hit this realization that I have these amazing people in front of me that I want to immortalize. Because well we're kind of creating who we are together and while I love making images, I've been thinking so much about the power of creating a beautiful life - not just a body of recognizable work, but the kind of life that is whole because it is filled with people. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm botching it, but that thought is giving me cause to shift and I want to authentically share that shift with you as well. Or rather this evolution because a hint of it has always been there. It's always been at the heart of what I do, but it's really coming to the surface and I want it to be something we chat more about together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My words are failing me, but you understand right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rolieflex Portra 400 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #filmphoto #filmphotography #filmphotographic #filmphotographer #filmphotograph #filmphotooftheday #filmphotos #filmphotographyproject #filmphotoshare #filmphotographers #filmphotograhy #filmphotograpy #filmphotographyday #filmphotomag #filmphotorussia #filmphotopt #filmphotograpic #filmphotographyph #filmphotografy #filmphotografic #filmphotogrphy #filmphotography #filmphotogtaphy #filmphotographybaguio #filmphotographs #filmphotogallery #filmphotographics #filmphoto_bw #filmphotograhic #filmphotografhy
While I had the absolute best trip of my life this summer, it wasn't always smooth sailing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 10 days in and a few of us were cranky. While I tried to yell above the fray and get everyone to settle down, Jayson came up with the best idea. "Everyone has to say two nice things about everyone else." Hesitantly I looked back at my four troublemakers and wondered if they'd comply. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They did, and magic ensued. You know we're a family that fights together, travels together, and loves together. We are far from perfect, but we have a unique bond - like all families - because we are bound together with singular relationships we'll only have with each other. And I feel lucky. Exhausted, but lucky. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tell me about your family. How many of you are there? What do you like to do together? Are you all red heads too? Yes, Jayson is a red head too!
I grew up dreaming from the views of my grandmother's porch. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My maternal grandmother had a porch overlooking the city. It has the best views at night when I could see stars above and the twinkling lights of the city below. I dreamed of all the people and their lives when I looked out at that view. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This view is from the porch at "Rosewood", my dad's mother's home. We named it because all the estates in Pride and Prejudice had fancy names and we granddaughter's felt grandma's house deserved a name as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The nostalgia wrapped up in this view means more to me than I can say. I am so glad I finally got to capture it on film! In case you're wondering, that's Mt. Timpanogus in Utah. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Where are the places you feel the most nostalgic? Or which views from your childhood would you photograph now if you could? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fuji 400H on Rollieflex ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #filmphotography #filmphotographyproject #filmphotographyday #filmphotography #filmphotographybaguio #filmphotographyworkshop #filmphotographyph #filmphotographypodcast #filmphotographyisnotdead #filmphotographyday2018 #filmphotographyday2015 #filmphotographyphilippines #filmphotographylovers #filmphotographyid #filmphotographybaguio_fotm #filmphotographylover #filmphotographyuae #filmphotographyforthesoul #filmphotographymalaysia #filmphotography35mm #filmphotographywriting #filmphotographybrazil #filmphotographyindia #filmphotographyday2016 #filmphotography_nn #filmphotographyvisuals #filmphotographyda #filmphotographyza #filmphotographyfeels #filmphotographyisgrowing
I have this strange dream of driving everywhere I can and stopping to take pictures in all the random places. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I didn't know it was Jayson's dream too until just a few months ago when he randomly suggested we buy this huge van. "Sara, come look at this van with me. You can stand up in it!" I rolled my eyes because seriously I wasn't ever going to drive that beast of a thing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fast forward to about a week later and us driving 40 minutes to meet a guy at the border to sign papers. It's not as fishy as it sounds, but we did meet at a casino. And it was quite possibly love at first sight for me. I've been driving it ever since. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dreams are funny like that. Lately I'm finding that they're hitting me square in the face and reminding me that this is where I want to be - in my own life not someone else's. I just want to make meaningful photos. The long lasting kind and in a way that also feels creative and meaningful because there's this part of me that needs to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think you know what I mean because I think you have it too! So I created a really fun summer freebie all about capturing iconic summer images on film - but honestly you can use what I wrote and capture them with your iPhone too! So don't miss out and check out the link in my profile or bit.ly/summer_snapshots!
This special little guy is T. My youngest just completely embodying summer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’d driven a couple hours to spend the day with cousins, in the sun, by the pool. Cause you know, summer gets to be full of slow moments and happy hearts! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It got me thinking - dude, everyone needs these kids of images! You know those iconic summer images that swallow you up in nostalgia! SO .... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I created a FREE guide to inspire and help you capture the 5 Sammie snapshots you NEED on film! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can find the FREE guide at bit.ly/summer_snapshots or click the link in my profile! #slowsummer all the way!!
We’re on a transcontinental road trip. Did I use that word right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’ve driven from Reno, NV to Washington DC and now we’re headed back. I know it sounds crazy but I’m more than kind of loving it. All my family trapped in one place with nothing but time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There’s no agenda. No schedule. We drive where we want when we want and stop when we get tired. It helps that we have a big ass van for everyone to spread out in. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I love it - the freedom and how beautiful this country is. But if you’ve been here for any length of time at all you know that long drives are inspiring for me. So it’s been all kinds of wonderful! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What about you? Are you taking any long road trips this summer? (Long is a relative term btw) image taken during @loomcurated
The map reminds me of the old globe my grandmother had. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The one that spun around and lit up. Remember those? I once watched a documentary on how they were made. No factory although there was an assembly line of sorts. But all real people and all by hand - literally cutting and glueing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes I could just totally geek out on how things were made or are made now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Those factory clips on Mr. Rogers or Reading Rainbow were always my favorite! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s you’re favorite thing you’ve seen made?
When I was rewatching the videos I made of how to shoot your first roll of film it was definitely uncomfortable. Just weird watching and listening to yourself but then I saw my crows feet. My smile lines. Reminded me of my dad. He always had those from working hard in the sun. I always thought that’s what made him handsome. When I met my husband he had those same lines. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We all have these things in ourselves. Things someone may have told us were undesirable or weird, but for us mark beauty, wisdom, and even joy. These are the things I want photographed and try to photograph. For me perfection isn’t real but it’s the real that should be celebrated! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Come, celebrate your smile lines, whatever that means for you! Let’s shoot more film and experience life while creating art that elevates our everyday experiences! Image featured with @stylemepretty Gown @shopgossamer HAMU @kohnur Jewelry @seaworthypdx Also with @refine.studio @notary__ceramics @thepottedpansy
 
 
 

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