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How many film cameras is too many film cameras?

by ehflegg

I’ve never been a gearhead in the usual sense. I don’t need the newest or fanciest of anything, one of my favourite activities is to lurk around craigslist and eBay for things I don’t really need but might want someday, all my camera gear is used.

Leah

I never met a film camera I didn’t like, though. When it comes to cameras the best ones (in my humble opinion) aren’t new, they’re very old.

I like things that are simple and solid and that last (I once remarked to my partner that I loved anything old and well made. They looked at me all agape and said, “Is that why you’re dating me??”) I like cast iron pans and analogue watches and leather boots and—I bet you can guess what’s next—film cameras! And this is where I run into trouble. There’s a Rubbermaid tub under my bed full of old srls and point-and-shoot cameras along with an assortment of lenses, filters and flashes. I have a bit of problem.

So I nearly lost it with excitement when a good friend told me they had a medium format camera their grandfather bought in the 60s, and not only that, they were going to let me borrow it.

Despite outward appearances, it doesn’t get much simpler or more solid than a Hasselblad camera. It’s all mechanical, no batteries required, no electronics to breakdown (RIP Nikon F4). People tend to think film photography is harder or more complicated than digital, but once you wrap your head around a few key differences, it’s actually simpler in many ways.

That means this impeccably crafted tool gets out of your way, lets you focus on what you see in front of you and create beautiful pictures. (Having very attractive friends who join you in the sunshine and let you photograph them at length certainly doesn’t hurt either.) These are a few from my first two rolls of medium format film, Portra 400 and Fuji 400H!

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Meghan Bell Headshots

by ehflegg

Meghan's portrait

I’ve been casually crossing paths with Room Magazine publisher Meghan Bell for awhile now, so it was very nice to finally officially meet her and spend some timing making pictures together in the beautiful Room offices (I know it’s cliche but I’m such a sucker for exposed brick. Also rooftop patios).

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David Ly Author Photos

by ehflegg

I’m very spoiled to the live in the beautiful Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver, and I’m even more spoiled when clients want to join me here for a saunter around the streets between Broadway and False Creek.

Writer David Ly needed author photos to go with his first full-length poetry book, Mythical Man, (coming out in the spring of 2020!) and he was a joy to shoot with. I hope you can see it shining through in these pictures.

Author David Ly

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Adele’s Headshots

by ehflegg

Adele

My life is chock full of award-winning poet femmes! Adele Barclay is one of my oldest and dearest friends (not to brag or anything) and her only request was to find some nice brick walls for backdrops. I think we fulfilled the brief admirably. The fall light co-operated nicely, and chasing it through downtown Vancouver led to some delightful spots.

As usual, I brought the digital camera for back up, but some high-iso stock and a few strategically placed lamp posts meant film came through for us, even after the sun went down.

Adele's portrait
Adele by Waterfront Station

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Writer Leah Horlick’s Headshots

by ehflegg

Leah's headshot

When award-winning poet Leah Horlick (who also happens to be a dear friend of mine, nbd) asked me to make her some new headshots, I couldn’t say yes fast enough! On top of that she requested we use a warm and saturated film stock, so the whole session was just an Ektar-fueled, golden-hour-soaked dream.

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Manbeena’s Headshots

by ehflegg

Manbeena

Drizzling September rain may not make for ideal headshot conditions, but if you’re a counsellor running a practice in the Pacific Northwest, you can’t say it’s not honest.

I shot both digital and film on this one, and actually made a bit of a gamble by loading up my camera with a roll of expired film (Agfa Vista, known for being very bright and saturated).

Well friends, I really lucked out with this three-dollar roll. I cannot get enough of these West Coast greens and blues, and the depth and texture of the film captures the beauty that only happens when you live in a place that rains nine months of the year. A much needed reminder heading into the long, wet winter.

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Erika’s Headshot

by ehflegg

Portrait of Erika

Writer, journalist and all around delight (also my bff, nbd) Erika Thorkelson. We made these digital photos indoors in early spring, and I think they reflect the moodiness of the rain outside along with the hope of imminent sunshine.

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Mallory’s Headshots

by ehflegg

Mallory's author photo

Writer Mallory Tater just got home from touring her first collection of poetry This Will be Good  and she’s already prepping for the release of her first novel next year!

We both live in lovely Mount Pleasant, so we met up on Manitoba Street to take advantage of colourful buildings and bright new murals. We shot a combo of film and digital, giving her lots of flexibility.

Serious Mallory

Mallory against a yellow wall

 

Mallory vertical, on film

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