The Original Instagram: Film Photography

FILM. There is something purely nostalgic and magical about holding a photograph in your hand. Photographs fell into oblivion when digital cameras came into the picture. It's inexplicably satisfying to hold a tangible image between your fingers. You can flip it over, turn it upside down, hang it on the wall, write on it, rip it up into a million pieces, sleep with it under your pillow...

This is the first roll of film taken with my new baby, the Canon AE-1. Considering Rich and I were both newbies and just fiddling around with the aperture and shutter speed, I'm quite impressed by the quality of the images. 

When scanning in the photos onto my desktop, the quality diminished quite drastically which is a shame. In print, these photos aren't cast with that speckly white layer that was picked up from the scanner. But, I oddly like the effect it gives. The camera is over 40 years old all of the bells and whistles are still in perfect working condition!

It's interesting to see how the instagram phenomenon has exploded on the platform of transforming regular photos into that vintage, polaroid feel. Just like fashion, photographs have come full circle and vintage is 'in style'.

I was scanning ebay for a new lens for my Sony NEX-5 when this baby popped up in my search results. It had the lens I was looking for and the whole ensemble cost me only a mere fraction of what the Sony lens would have cost. Sold!

Hit up your local thrift shop to see if you can get your hands on one of these gems. I promise, you won't regret it.

Sweater: c/o Oasap//Shorts: Forever 21//Boots: Hunter

I spent the weekend in Seattle and when I arrived home, this lovely sweater from Oasap was waiting for me on my doorstep. I literally haven't taken it off since I ripped open the packaging in a deep fury. It feels like you're wearing a big cozy blanket, only cuter! Get yours here x

-C