I got my film back...

So the start of my summer, I bought a film camera. I knew nothing about them other then I needed some film and the camera to start. Hah! I went ahead and bought a Canon mostly because that's what I've used with my DSLR so why not keep it going...I'm a Canon girl. The camera I bought was used and came with out a manual so the first thing I did was download the manual guide on the internet and just read, read, read. I absolutely hate directions and would rather just play around till I figure things out for myself! Haha :) But to learn all the settings....I had to definitely take some more time to dive into it.  I got this super cute strap for like $5.00 ...gotta love Amazon.

Now, I've always been a photography girl from day one. I love using my creativity through my camera and capturing moments in an artistic way. Going through school, I always wanted to buy a film camera but never did. I knew this summer was the perfect opportunity for me to pick it up and learn.  I bought 400 ISO 35 mm Kodak film and I ordered my film from Rock brook Camera and got it back within a week. There's just something about getting to see your photos in print for the first time and seeing your negatives. It's nerdy...and it's like a glimpse of Christmas morning. :)  

So here we are...here are some of my favorites from my kayaking trip at Holmes Lake! All these were taken with my 50 mm lens and black and white ISO 400 film.

If you're on the fence about learning Film photography...I would just say DO it. It really teaches you about manual settings  (exposure, shutter speed and aperture ) and how the camera works. 

Picking up photos from the lab was such a great feeling. I got to look and and see photos I forgot about taking, be surprised on photos that came out with little flaws and sun glares. There's a special quality and grain of the photo and as a photographer, it couldn't get more beautiful.

Next up....processing the photos myself? We'll see :) 

Happy Monday, friends! 

Best, 

Olivia