Hello all,
Thanks for APUG! Such a wealth of information and it is much appreciated. Stumbled on my dad-in-laws old k-1000 the other day and it brought back some memories from the '80's. I found I was missing the organic feel of the camera with all the digital stuff I shoot. The cocking, winding, clicking....the feeling.
I've only been shooting professionally since 2007 and only digital. I have a studio and shoot 30-40 weddings a year and 75-100 seniors. Throw some maternity, portraits and newborns and you get a sense of my life - rather hectic. It seems that the physical act of shooting has become somewhat of a process rather than an artistic expression lately. Especially this time of year when I am kinda worn out from all the shooting.
Anyway, I thought that adding a film product to my line-up would not only be lucrative but also creatively satisfying. I offer all the latest albums, press products, books, canvas & prints...just like everyone else. But, I'd like to offer a retro product at a premium price - B&W film. Not that I would shoot a wedding in film or even a senior/portrait. It would just be a couple of "signature" shots on the wedding day offered in square format. I am thinking there is some interest in a retro type of product that clients will pay a premium for.
I think that getting some film back into my workflow will help my digital photography as well by helping me slow down and think about the shots more. The film shots will be more for me than the client actually. I just hope I can shoot in such a way with film and present it such a unique way compared to my other products that they will clearly see it as a desirable product.
Well, that's where I am at right now. You can check out my portfolios at www.scotthaynephotography.com. A puzzling time at the moment but excited none the less to branch off in a new direction!
Got my eyes on a Hassy. I'll keep ya'll posted.
Scott
Thanks for APUG! Such a wealth of information and it is much appreciated. Stumbled on my dad-in-laws old k-1000 the other day and it brought back some memories from the '80's. I found I was missing the organic feel of the camera with all the digital stuff I shoot. The cocking, winding, clicking....the feeling.
I've only been shooting professionally since 2007 and only digital. I have a studio and shoot 30-40 weddings a year and 75-100 seniors. Throw some maternity, portraits and newborns and you get a sense of my life - rather hectic. It seems that the physical act of shooting has become somewhat of a process rather than an artistic expression lately. Especially this time of year when I am kinda worn out from all the shooting.
Anyway, I thought that adding a film product to my line-up would not only be lucrative but also creatively satisfying. I offer all the latest albums, press products, books, canvas & prints...just like everyone else. But, I'd like to offer a retro product at a premium price - B&W film. Not that I would shoot a wedding in film or even a senior/portrait. It would just be a couple of "signature" shots on the wedding day offered in square format. I am thinking there is some interest in a retro type of product that clients will pay a premium for.
I think that getting some film back into my workflow will help my digital photography as well by helping me slow down and think about the shots more. The film shots will be more for me than the client actually. I just hope I can shoot in such a way with film and present it such a unique way compared to my other products that they will clearly see it as a desirable product.
Well, that's where I am at right now. You can check out my portfolios at www.scotthaynephotography.com. A puzzling time at the moment but excited none the less to branch off in a new direction!
Got my eyes on a Hassy. I'll keep ya'll posted.
Scott
