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Portrait Shoots Using Both Film and Digital

January 24, 2018 by ted
Film – Leica M6, Summicron 50mm, Fujifilm Neopan Acros pushed to 400

This is not a debate on film vs digital. I shoot both and am happy with the results from both. They are two different mediums and I appreciate the different characteristics I get from each one.

Digital – Leica M 262, Summicron 50mm

I’ve only been shooting film for the past couple of years. I’ve spent most of that time doing a lot of street shooting, getting used to working with analog film cameras, developing film, etc… For my paid work, my clients are typically interested in digital photography. A lot of that is product photography, corporate headshots, some architecture, stuff like that. For those situations, digital is a very practical way to go.

Film – Leica M6, Summicron 50mm, Fujifilm Neopan Acros pushed to 400

But… recently, for my portraiture shoots I’ve been mixing things up, using both film and digital cameras. I’ll get a few shots with digital, then switch to film and will end up switching back and forth as the shoot goes on; wardrobe changes; different styling, etc… This has been working great. The person I’m photographing can get the digital experience, being able to review images as we’re shooting; but it also gives them something they’re not so used to. The look of film.

Film – Leica M6, Summicron 50mm, Fujifilm Neopan Acros pushed to 400

Some of the people I shoot with are really surprised when they see the film shots and find it uniquely beautiful; something different. Others will admit that, to be honest, they just don’t see the difference, they like both the digital and film shots equally. As long as they’re happy. 

Digital – Leica M 262, Summicron 50mm

My personal preference for portraiture is usually film. I love the built in nostalgic feel and tones it gives my photographs. But I have to admit, the more I’ve been shooting with the Leica M 262 (digital body) I’ve been loving the results so much that I’m really happy shooting either medium.

Digital – Leica M 262, Summicron 50mm

In the end, what’s important is what’s in the photo, how much feel or interest it has; how much emotional impact.

Category: Featured, Photo ShootsTag: Black and White Photography, Digital Photography, Film Photography, Photo Shoots, Portraiture

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