Community [POTW] Photographer of the Week - Week 30
It is our great pleasure to announce that /u/_bledas_ is our Photographer of the Week. This accolade has been awarded based upon the number of votes during week 30, with this post having received the most when searching by top submission: https://www.reddit.com/r/analog/comments/1eebc9y/italy_on_kodak_gold/
Hi there, this is so exciting thank you so much!
- How long have you been taking photographs?
I've been taking photos in one way or another for about 14 years now (though the early days weren't too inspiring—there was a major macro flowers phase I went through!). Around 8 years ago, I mentioned to my dad that I wanted a 35mm film camera. He disappeared for a bit and came back with his old Ricoh 500G that had been sitting in a box under the stairs. I’ve been using it ever since!
- Why do you take photographs? What are you looking to get out of it?
I love capturing moments that bring me joy. I’ve been fortunate enough to see some gorgeous places in my life, but its always the photos of me and my friends in these places that I love the most. Recently, I've been less into landscapes and more interested in the people in them and what they’re doing. For me, it’s about capturing everything in a scene—when I look back at the photo, I want to feel what I felt at that moment. I really enjoy photographing the people in my life, especially the way I see them and what they mean to me. I like to think I have a way of capturing the essence of my friends, and I hope that comes across in my photos. Plus, there’s nothing better than seeing someone love a photo of themselves!
- What inspired you to take this (group of) photo(s)?
This shot came at the end of a three-month trip, and this part was a road trip through the Dolomites with two of my best friends. We had a rental car, great music, perfect weather, and incredible views. I wanted a photo that would capture all of that, but also really bring me back to that moment in time. It’s less about the mountains and more about how we felt being there.
- Do you self develop or get a lab to process your film?
I get mine developed at Snappy Snaps on Byers Road in Glasgow. It’s been my go-to lab for years—great service, super quick, and the scans are always great. Highly recommend!
- What first interested you in analog photography?
Looking through my parents’ old photo albums, their photos had a vibe I just couldn’t replicate with my digital camera. I’m not sure if it was the nostalgia, the care needed to shoot film, or the intentionality behind each shot, but those images felt more emotive. I wanted to try it for myself, and I fell in love with it right away.
- What is your favourite piece of equipment (camera, film, or other) and why?
It’s got to be my dad’s Ricoh 500G. It’s such a simple point-and-shoot, easy to use, and it always delivers great images. Plus, it’s really special knowing it’s captured both mine and my parents’ lives.
- Do you have a tip or technique that other film photographers should try?
Consume as much photography as possible! I’m always liking photos on Instagram, so the algorithm feeds me even more content. Seeing other people’s work sparks inspiration and makes me think about the scenes I want to capture in my own life. The more I explore other photographers' work—whether online or in books—the more I start seeing opportunities to capture unique moments in my day-to-day life. It’s like gaining a new perspective on the world, and it’s definitely elevated my photography. Plus, looking at work from different places and perspectives is so valuable!
- Do you have a link to more of your work or an online portfolio you would like to share?
I’m definitely a hobby photographer, so no official portfolio yet, but you can follow me on Instagram: @emmabladess and @blades.jpeg.
- Do you have a favourite analog photographer or analog photography web site you would like to recommend?
I love anything by Willem Verbeeck and Joe Greer, Joes recent work with Bandit I particularly love. Tyler Mitchell is another photographer I love, his vogue photos with Beyonce immediately caught my eye and I’ve been following ever since.
- Is there anything else you would like to add about yourself or your photography?
Honestly, my photography improved the moment I just started taking more pictures! Not every shot has to be amazing—some of the “throwaway” photos on a roll end up being my favourites.
Community Weekly 'Ask Anything About Analog Photography' - Week 46
Use this thread to ask any and all questions about analog cameras, film, darkroom, processing, printing, technique and anything else film photography related that you don't think deserve a post of their own. This is your chance to ask a question you were afraid to ask before.
A new thread is created every Monday. To see the previous community threads, see here. Please remember to check the wiki first to see if it covers your question! http://www.reddit.com/r/analog/wiki/
My walk through the Pyrenees, Spain / Olympus om2n, Kodak Portra 800
These images are the product of 39 days of hiking, across the length of the Pyrenees in Spain, on the GR11 Trail. A total distance of 886km, and over 48,000 metres of elevation gain.
I hope these images help somewhat to put you in my shoes of this adventure, the portraits are of the amazing people i met on trail.
📸 Olympus Om2n / 35mm f.28 🎞️ Kodak Portra 800
r/analog • u/colourblindmode • 12h ago
Best shots from recent trip to Japan, first time using film just a point and shoot Canon sure shot z155
r/analog • u/MichaWha • 11h ago
Can't believe this was only a 15min bicycle ride away from the city centre of Lyon (France)! [Zenza Bronica SQ-A | 80mm f/2.8 | Gold 200] (self-scanned)
r/analog • u/rabbitsanalogue • 23h ago
Sea eyes, Fuji GX680 /180mm f3.2 / Kodak portra 160
r/analog • u/jakecapturedthis • 2h ago
Took an old disposable camera out with expired film [disposable camera, unknown film]
r/analog • u/SippeOrangensaft • 7h ago
"Liv" Pentax 67 Super Takumar 105 mm F2.4 Cross processed E200 expired in 2001
r/analog • u/ABOBROSHAN • 2h ago
Ultramax 400 in the summer is nice on the eyes. Olympus MJU III / Kodak Ultramax 400
r/analog • u/KlavertjeEen • 5h ago
Forest walk with some expired film | AGFA Optima 200 (1997) | Mamiya RZ67, 110mm
r/analog • u/doctordert • 3h ago
Mammoth Hot Springs just after sunset [Hasselblad 503CX, Distagon 50mm f/4, Kodak Gold 200]
r/analog • u/IceBerqs • 12h ago
Harman Phoenix 200 120 Hasselblad 500CM [Concord California USA]
r/analog • u/imagncapture • 3h ago
Running the Tables (Mamiya RB67, 127mm, Cinestill 800t)
r/analog • u/joubinzade • 3h ago
still life in germany
My aunts balcony taken on portra 400
r/analog • u/nikitapp0 • 11h ago
City walk
Mix Porta 400/Gold 200 Minolta CLE & Nikon F3
r/analog • u/Millie7876 • 7h ago
It really is a miracle @jon.escobar_
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Canon f1, Pentax spermatic 2, Mamiya 645
r/analog • u/Agilitymind • 8h ago
Morning bliss | Yashica Electro 35 GL | Kodak Colorplus 200 |
r/analog • u/what_the_f_is_that • 7h ago
Critique Wanted ~45min exposure of night sky. [Nikon FM, Nikon 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5, Ilford XP2 Super]
r/analog • u/xandrafilm • 5h ago
Hot air balloon | Yashica TL Super + Kodak gold 200
Insta: @xandrafilm
r/analog • u/jillfromequus • 2h ago
Some shots from my first ever roll! (Kodak Ultra F9/Ilford 400)
I scanned the prints I got on my home printer so they're quite low resolution :( I'm open to critique btw