A Portrait of Brooke
Added 2017-02-05 14:24:08 +0000 UTCLarge format 8x10 film portrait of Brooke LaBrie.
We have done some wonderful work with Brooke over the years.
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Thank-you ... that was very interesting. 8x10 negatives certainly do "have a certain gravity", which regrettably is lost when decompressed to fit on a cell phone, but I'm sure is beautifully apparent in your prints. That sounds like a good method to work with the smaller formats and then bring out the "big gun" once you have developed a promising scene. I must congratulate you too on 1) having the initiative to not limit yourself just to landscapes (rocks are so much more patient than squirrelly humans) and 2) using an 8x10 camera at all! So thank-you for that and I hope, one day, I will be able to view some of your lovely prints.
George Streng
2017-02-07 14:28:58 +0000 UTCI began using 8x10 large format in the early 90s. At first I reserved it for landscape photography only. After a few years, I realized I was missing an opportunity, and I began incorporating it into shoots with people. I generally shoot models with smaller cameras, 35mm DSLR and Rolleiflex 120. During a shoot, a particular pose or scene will present itself that I feel will translate well into the 8x10 format. I will set up the 8x10 and make the shot, usually a couple of exposures that vary slightly. Depending on the lighting, I may make the exposure with B&W film (Ilford HP5+ is my choice) or Polaroid (usually Type 809, which is color film). During a given shoot, I usually make no more than six or eight exposure on 8x10. Shooting with the 8x10 is somewhat limiting in terms of angle and perspective, and although it can be the sole camera used for a shoot, given the expense of the film and the labor of processing, for me it makes sense to use it somewhat sparingly. On the other hand, given their large size (and this applies to larger formats as well) 8x10 negatives have a certain gravity that cannot be experienced with smaller formats. And it feels the ultimate in terms of producing a enduring, lasting image.
Photosensualis
2017-02-07 12:14:01 +0000 UTCI'm intrigued by your use of an 8x10 camera - perhaps some time you could comment on your motivation for using such a camera and how it effects your process in creating your images. I like the emotional depth of your portrait of Brooke ... very well done.
George Streng
2017-02-06 18:32:58 +0000 UTC
