Classic 35mm    Film Street Photography

Newtown Railway Station Plaza
Some people like vinyl records, they appreciate the richness of sound and tone. Today is about reconnecting with old street photography techniques by using 35mm film. Experiment with black and white film which has contrast and a bit of grain. Try it out.
Dig out your old film camera if you have one or buy a disposable film camera. The cost of a disposable camera will probably less than your lunch. Process your film with Camera House, Digi direct or Super 8 at Newtown. These stores will have disposable cameras or if they don’t sell them, they will refer you to a store that does. A roll of 36 exposures costs around $ 20 to develop your negatives and scan. A limit of 2 rolls of 36 exposures will apply for the day.
These retail stores will process your negatives and scan them. Once they are scanned they a sent to your email. If you have Lightroom or Photoshop, you can then edit the images and post on Sydney Street Photographers Meetup site.
Film choice is a personal issue however I would recommend Kodak Tri x 400 or Ilford HP 5 for street photography. If you prefer street portraits, I find Ilford Delta 100 very pleasing. It has finer grain and smooth’s out any imperfections in the subject’s skin.
For street photography, I would suggest 50mm or a 35mm lens. Street Portraiture 50mm or 85mm.
If you choose street photography as the challenge of the day. It would be a good idea to find your spot and wait for the subject to enter your frame. You may find this method more rewarding than chasing a subject for a photo. The idea is to capture a moment, a scene, something that may tell a story. It is not easy and it will be more challenging than using a digital camera. That’s the point of this exercise, to try something new and experiment with a new medium of photography. Join in and give it a try.
Cheers
Ian.