We had just three days in New York City, including flying in and out. Despite the short time frame, it was my first trip to NYC so I was excited to capture the City as best I could. In my last post, I shared a set of images shot on Fuji 400H, Kodak Portra 800, and Kodak Ektar 100. My primary film for the trip was Lomography Lomochrome Metropolis. I just read that in addition to reissuing Lomochrome Turquoise, a new formula of Metropolis is coming out in the near future. So for reference, this is the original Metropolis. I usually love my bright colors, but I really like how…
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I have been a hybrid shooter since returning to film in 2014. I have never abandoned digital because digital offers some distinct advantages over film in several respects. First, digital is more convenient. The storage devices are smaller and easier to transport than film. It’s quicker to turn around the results of your shoot, even if you develop and scan your own film. Digital is more economical, particularly after the initial investment in your equipment. Finally, digital is better at handling low light situations. I was willing to compromise convenience, but in my mind, film simply did not compare to digital photography at night. However, I wasn’t going to abandon…
