Hi My Name Is Simon…
Posts have been a bit far apart of late and to be perfectly honest I have been out taking a whole heap of images, partly because its winter and cold outside.
I have just invested in a set of studio lights (Bowens Gemini 750s with batteries) and haven’t really had them out of there case since I got them 🙂 The double garage under the house is being roughly converted to a studio space and eventually I should start setting up some shoots there. I am however excited by the prospect of taking the lights out to some urbex locations to shoot some portraits but really need the weather to be a bit more settled.
I went out for the first time to shoot street yesterday and although I didn’t take any images I’m going to try and get out at least once a week.
Anyway hopefully this means a few more images to come onto the blog.
Here is a shot from a couple of months ago from Fergus as I was just starting to get bits and peices set up…
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Photo courtesy of Fergus Cunningham
GCSB Bill Protest Wellington
Well it looks like its been a while since I have posted anything…
I went to the GCSB Protest in Wellington last Saturday along with my trusty Rolleiflex 🙂 Only just started scanning the shots today and so far this one stands out…
In hindsight it is a bit weird that I went to a protest about being watched and listened in on… Street photographer and all 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Two Ladies Talking
Still haven’t been getting out street shooting lately but taking the occasional shot when I do get into town… In the process of setting up a studio in the double garage under the house so will be interesting to see what come of it all. Hopefully going to bust out the 4×5 for some large format goodness 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Whats The Time
Its been a while since I have been out street shooting (or even shooting at all) and I am surprised how out of practice I really am…
Must get out more!!
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Procrastination And A Year And A Half Of Self Portraits
Yes I am supposed to be doing something else…
I was looking back through some images and couldn’t resist putting up this series.
I should probably go back to what I am supposed to be doing 🙂
Enjoy
One of the few times I actually got into a darkroom to print
The workman inside
Half and Half
Window outline in sports finder mode
Blurry toilet self
Big balls
Abstract shadow self
Little ball
Marble wall reflection
And sometimes you just kinda miss…
I was told I look angry in this one but I think I was just concentrating on getting someone walking by
Shop display crouch
Shadow mirror goodness
The stalker?
Movember Series: Charlie Chaplin
BJ Honeycut
Chopper Reid
Hey I have a needle stuck through my lip… Photo Op!
I think this is probably one of my favourite ones: Explorer
Cameras: Rolleiflex, Nikon F5, Nikon D70s and D90
A Couple Of Polariods
A couple of polariods from Saturdays shoot with Melissa, Alicia and Renee. The second one had a bit of a light leak from the back not being attached properly but I still like it 🙂
Mamiya RZ67, 180mm Lens, Polariod Back, Fuji Fp100 Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Desks
Another shot from the abandoned school in Petone…
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Chair Parking
Ever wondered what to do when you are out walking your chair and you have to quickly duck in somewhere? Apparently the best place to leave it is your friendly neighbourhood bike park 🙂
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
More Holga Pano
Another shot from Holga Pano
Holga 120 Camera converted to 35mm Panoramic (see how to do HERE), Ilford Delta 100 ISO Film (Expired), CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Athfield Sculpture
I just developed a roll of film from my converted Holga 120 camera and found this shot which is just before this sculpture got moved into the house behind. It was originally part of an exhibition of Architectural style in the City Gallery on Ian Athfield.
Some shots of it in its original position are HERE. The black stuff in the bottom of the frame is felt from the edge of the film canister and was in every shot… Something to look for in the future when loading film 🙂
Holga 120 Camera converted to 35mm Panoramic (see how to do HERE), Ilford Delta 100 ISO Film (Expired), CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
Pear Vendor
A street portrait of a pear vendor at the Lower Hutt fruit and vegetable market.
Rolleiflex 2.8 E, Ilford HP5+ 400 ISO Film, CanoScan 9000F Scanner.
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