I went to the coast near my house a couple of weeks ago in order to experiment with the ICM or Intentional Camera Movement technique. I use it from time to time but had never tried using it to photograph the sea. I think I need to go back and try again, as it needs …
Lomo 360 Spinner Camera Guide
This is a fun, easy to use, but odd looking camera from Lomography, that uses 35mm film to create panoramic style photos. This is done by the user pulling and releasing a cord on the side of the handle under the body of the camera. When you hold the handle and pull the cord the …
Sprocket Rocket Camera
The Lomography Sprocket Rocket Panorama 35mm Camera is a simple but fun camera to use. I have had mine for a few years and I like to pull it out from time to time, as it gives you another way to think about composition. This camera takes 35mm film but each image is shot across …
Grey Day Photos
It was a grey, overcast day, but, I still wanted to take some photos, so I packed my camera bag with a couple of film cameras, a digital camera, and some other bits and pieces and went to Oxford Island, Lough Neagh, County Armagh, in Northern Ireland, with a plan to then carry on the …
Autumn SWM 2018
The second Shoot With Me Project in the camera club held it's showcase in Autumn of 2018. I was part of the Lightpainting group, we went to various locations on diverse dates with a string of LED lights and a bag of wire wool, to try and catch some fun photos. I have attached three …
Ilford Pan F Plus 50
The first time I used this film stock was over the Summer, it was a glorious day, so I decided to visit one of my favourite places for testing cameras and films at the coast, as it is not far from where I live. The film was shot in a Canon 3000V camera. Subsequently, the …
Colour Development
The kit I use for colour development is the Tetenal ColourTec C-41 kit, it comes with all the liquid chemicals you need, you just have to add water. Initially I was nervous about trying to develop my own C-41, however, I found it to be easier than developing black and white film. I just realised …
What is Pinhole Photography
Due to the time needed to take a pinhole photo as well as the fact that Pinhole photography is lensless photography and uses a small pinhole sized hole instead of a lens to help you focus the light, the images are softer and more blurry, however, everything is in focus from close up to the …
Instax Wide 210/300 User Guide
This camera uses Instax Wide film as well as 4 AA batteries there is no tripod mount, nor does it come with a free pack of film, so don't forget to buy some. You can save money if you bulk buy from either Amazon. The first time I tried to load an Instax, I messed up, …
How To Make a Pinhole Camera
Building a pinhole camera is a quick and easy project to complete, I will cover the more traditional methods as well as including links to instructions and camera models that you can 3d print. It is best to use pinholes in bright conditions, though you can use it in more overcast conditions, it just takes …
Gallagher Photography 