Another recent film shot.

I had no idea how beautiful this photo would turn out when I took it. It's my new best photo.

Shot in the Syson gallery in Nottignham. Iona and Rose.

My first 'photoshoot'. 

I have wanted to do a environmental portrait shoot for a while, but haven't had an idea that I was happy with until now.

I wanted to do some night photos with really deep contrast, using flashes, and these film shots turned out beautifully, despite the amount of trial and error involved.

I used my Yashica FX-D Quartz, and Kentmere 400 black and white film. Also slaved a flash from the camera to a friend holding it from the side.

The contrast is just beautiful on film, and the sharpness is very good, despite trying to range find and focus in the dark.

Very happy.

Thanks to my additional models, Rory and Rose, and Sophie for holding the flash.

Some recent colour and composition studies...

Trying to develop my painting, and hitting a wall at the moment.