end of another year (2022)
December 2, 20222022: I have a whole box of unprocessed film to develop from last few years. I have not shot or processed much this year. Looking back I guess it has been because sometimes it’s ok to slow down and not push it. Pushing photography produces crap.
Gear: I own two medium format cameras. They are still working thankfully. I bought a Hasselblad back around 2007 and was gifted a Rolleiflex in 2013. I own three SLR’s with various lenses. I own two rangefinder cameras as well; only one is in working order at the moment. I have a lot of catching up to do with proof sheets and archiving the last few years. I was very diligent early on but slacked off lately. I have negs and proof sheets dating back to when I was 10 years old. Something my parents taught me.
Darkroom: I have finally finished my darkroom at home. I had the great fortune of being gifted two enlargers, plus various film processing equipment from Joern, my neighbour from Sydney. I finally found and bought replacement bulbs for my 35mm enlarger from a forensic photographer in Melbourne.
Chemicals and Papers: I buy all my supplies from Chris at Blanco Negro. I highly recommend Chris for all things black and white film, chemicals, papers and photographic processes.