I heart film

we've finally had the first rolls of film that we shot with the new Contax 645 camera developed today. and I have to admit it. as much as I enjoy the convenience and many possibilities that digital photography offers, my love for film, fully entrenched in the beauty of its texture, process and imperfection, is expanding every day.

some beautiful film photos: another summer, untitled, La promenade, untitled and pendant.

Comments

[kristen]

this is so beautiful irene, i hope you frame this. i love the bokeh tour eiffel in the background.

[BrownButterfly]

I love your no-nonsense style of writing and beautiful photography.

[Irene]

Kristen: thank you kiki! right now it's on the refrigerator's door :)

BrownButterfly: thank you!

[mama nabi]

I love the back drop of Eiffel Tower... but, most of all, I love his mischievous smile as he gazes upon your face and your upturned all-loving maternal smile.

[susan]

irene, adore this pic especially the look on his face.

[Irene]

mama nabi: thank you! though I believe the "all-loving maternal smile" is actually my "God I'm so exhausted let's just go home" face :)

susan: thank you so much!

[j vorwaller]

this is beautiful in the break your heart, frozen moment in time sort of way. when your boys are big and grown, they will cherish these so much! xo

[Chris]

What a beautiful shot!

[tut-tut]

I just remarked to someone how "empty" the camera felt the first few times I used the digital camera. Lovely portrait.

[nikoline]

quietly and com-plete-ly amazing.

[Irene]

Jenny: thank you, I hope they will :)

Chris: thanks!

tut-tut: thank you, and I know what you mean! I remember feeling the same about my first digital camera.

nikoline: thank you!

[christina]

So beautiful, you.

[Sarah-Ji]

Irene, this is so beautiful! One you'll cherish years from now, I'm sure. I've been afraid to look into some of the toy cameras I've been seeing because I'm afraid I'll get addicted. Maybe if I allow myself only one roll of film per month...Hmmm...This could be a new project...

[Sarah-Ji]

Of course, the Contax is no toy camera!

[Irene]

Christina: awww thank you so much!

Sarah-Ji: thank you, and yes! it is addictive! a new project sounds great, I'd really love to see what your fabulous eye would capture on film :)

[poppy fields]

What a beautiful photo.

[Irene]

thanks poppy!