Time capsule

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I’m not a consistent film shooter. Instant film, yes. Pretty much every week, I’m out with my Instax Mini90 or my Polaroid SX-70. When I see work others have shot on film, I fall in love with the look. But somehow, after I succumb to the siren song and load a new roll into my camera, I become a bit lazy. Other cameras take priority, and the film languishes in the camera.

A few weeks ago I finally mailed off two rolls of film for developing, one shot with my Holga and the other with my Rolleiflex TLR. Seeing the images that came back was a little like looking into a time capsule.

Holga 120N, Fuji Pro 400H
Holga 120N, Fuji Pro 400H
Holga 120N, Fuji Pro 400H

Different locations, different seasons…proof of my delay in shooting and developing this film. But in a way, strangely satisfying to look at these images and remember the places I’ve been and the camera I carried.

Rolleiflex, Portra 400
Rolleiflex, Portra 400
Rolleiflex, Portra 400

It’s also interesting to compare the images from two very different cameras. While I enjoy the quirkiness of the Holga, I think the Rolleiflex needs more of my attention! Off to order more film…

~Leslie

2 Comments

  1. Oh these are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more from your Rollei. But I do so love the feel of the Holga too. x

    • Thank you, Kirstin! I do so love the look of film, and I’m always inspired by your film work!

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