Well, She doesn’t really smoke that much, but she did for this little shoot. I’m not much of a fan of smoke itself, but I love the way it looks on film. When I decided to go to Prague a few weeks ago, I figured I should shoot something while I was there, so I looked for a model and made it happen. I found Loli who was kind enough to stay a couple extra days to shoot. I’ve been pushing myself to shoot film for my personal work these days because it is a different approach and a different feel. The more I shoot, the more I realize how much more analog it really is, and I love it. Some people may think it’s a fad to shoot film, but I don’t think so. Maybe our world has become so digital we are reverting to the roots. I wanted to do something classic black and white because a city it fits so well in Prague. I used my Contax G2 with Kodak T-Max 400 and a couple rolls of Kodak 400NC.
Check out the full story here: http://www.nickonken.com/Stories/LoliSmokes_Prague/
these are great. the still+motion on the last one is sick
These are AMAZING! I don’t think I’ll ever get over the warmth and grit of film….
Hot. Stunning as always.
AMAZING! What lens did you use? I’m shooting film for the first but only have the 35mm 1.8 lens. I now have a dozen rolls of film to develop, can’t wait to see the results. Love your work Nick!!
Just had four very bad experiences with film but it still hasn’t deterred me. Having seen this collection has inspired me to dig in and keep going. Really love these photographs and the lead of Loli smoking is simply stunning and evocative of a time gone by.
These photos just took me right to Prague with you! Absolutely PERFECT!
http://lisapetrarca.blogspot.com/2010/06/party-in-laguna-hills.html
rad!
just one question: what kind of post was done? photoshop?
@yolanda I used the 28mm and 45mm on the Contax G2.
@Thatcher Just some curve adjustments for a contrast bump. That’s it. Here’s a past post: http://nickonken.com/blog/2008/02/the-s-curve.html
Awesome stuff man. I’ve been shooting film lately for my personal stuff. I like how you said that we are so digital now that they choose to revert back to the roots.
Hey Nick how did this work exactly, did you contact the model and say “lets shoot” or did you employ hair, makeup and styling? Any assistants or just you and the model? Love your style, huge fan. You’re really getting me inspired to shoot film again. I really, really miss shooting with my old Pentax 67, wish I still owned that camera. Thanks for all your great info.
Amen man. Love these shots. What lab did you use?
Film is not dead!
@david Just wrote a post in response to your question. check it out: http://bit.ly/bqmcKt
@Brian, I use the Richard Lab out in LA.
@Nick: Thanks! I love playing with film. Got my eye on a Leica M6 at my local camera shop.
Great work!!!
Hey Nick – what a gorgeous test and a beautiful outcome. I’m going to assume that the apartment that you shot in was hers?