Analog Photography

April 5, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

    A new week is about to start and today I thought that I would share with you a list of some interesting YouTube channels that explore the wonderful world of film photography. If you have found yourself in a creative mind block, maybe something here will reignite your mind and inspire you during this difficult time. May your creative spirit stay alive, innovative and be non-stoppin’.   (in no particular order)   Joe Van Cleave – Joe is […]

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Reflection

April 4, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

Since the days have gotten longer and the action of movement has become quite minimal, I have found myself feeling back to some past portraiture work. . For some, I could still feel what I felt when it happened. That feeling of pure bliss, actually….it is a feeling that is very hard for me to explain. . I will be quite honest and admit that I felt sadness as I reviewed some of my past portrait photographs. It use to […]

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For You -(part 2)

April 2, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

Creative Assignments For Creative Minds For The Weekend. Maybe some of you will find this to be helpful. Trying to keep the mind in some way at ease for just a moment, I decided to share a second series of creative assignments. . *for the first series of assignments click here)*  

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Mamiya C330 and Ilford Delta 400

April 1, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

In November of last year I had a discussion with Regan Hinton, (@flying4film), on different types of black and white films. I was never really taken by Ilford Delta 400 after having used it a few times, but after our conversation I was inspired to give it another go. I bought a few rolls in January but did not get a chance to go out on the road with it until March of this year, (yes before we were on […]

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For You

March 27, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

Some Creative Assignments To Ease The Mind The weekend is here which might bring along some boredom due to all that is closed. Maybe this can help some. Have fun with it!          

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A Time to Experience

March 26, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

Unfortunately the present situation that we are all facing has brought us into mindsets that we wish we did not have to experience. All I can say at this moment is to try your very best to keep positive, think positive and most importantly, follow the rules of safety ; not only for you and your loved ones but for your neighbors and for people you don’t know. How can we make this time somewhat Ok? Well, I thought that […]

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Still Moving Forward

March 25, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

I am so happy that I was able to find the silicone carbide that I had been looking for to make an 8×10 ground glass. I was not sure which grit to get so I got both a 400 grit and a 600 grit pack off of Ebay. These two kinds of grits seemed to be ones that have been mostly used by others so I played it safe and just followed the pattern. The price was still a wee […]

Categories: Film Photography, Journal Entries • Tags: 8x10 box camera, diy ground glass, Film Photography, Montreal, Nicole Small, one on one, Photography

The C330

March 22, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

  New summer project with a different beast, the Mamiya C330. Last year was the first year that I solely focused on working outdoors and from that many ideas came to mind, changing my perspective on things. Since last summer I have wanted to get the 55mm TLR lens for the Mamiya C30 and finally, I got it. It is an unusual visua for me as filling in the frame and getting in close is mostly where I automatically begin. […]

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Self-Portraiture

March 19, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

I have never studied self-portraiture but only found it to have become a main source of pure creative satisfaction. There are no bounds, no restrictions and the mind can run without any barriers and worries. Self-portraiture was never anything I thought would become so much part of my being, nor did I ever think that the love and passion of photographing people would have ever drained away from my thoughts. I mean it is still there…but distant. I do feel […]

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An Adventure Begins

March 18, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

Options have opened with the big beast and a couple of Cokin filters. For the first self-portrait, no filter was used. For the second self-portrait the +1D close-up filter was used and for the third self-portrait the +2D close-up filter was used. With the +2D close-up filter I had to raise the box otherwise my head would have gotten cut off in frame.   Now all together

Categories: Film Photography • Tags: 8x10 box camera, Film Photography, Montreal, Nicole Small, one on one, Photography

Expanding My Options

March 17, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

  While working with the big beast I realized that my options were quite limited so I thought real hard on how I could find ways to expand on the use of it. Looking through a stashed box of old camera accessories I found some Cokin filters that I had completely forgotten about, close up filters, +1D and +2D. I remember buying these Cokin filters some time ago at a time when I only owned a 35mm film camera. I […]

Categories: Film Photography • Tags: 8x10 box camera, Film Photography, Montreal, Nicole Small, one on one, Photography

Still Workin’

March 16, 2020 by Nicole Small | Journal Entries

I still have been working with the big beast while trying to find ways to optimize it. Some portraits that came to be during my time of progressive thought.  

Categories: Film Photography • Tags: 8x10 box camera, Film Photography, Montreal, Nicole Small, one on one, Photography, Self-Portraits