An interesting passenger on the TTC: a very thoughtful expression.
Author: johnmeadowsphotography
An amateur photographer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Creating a Story
I’ve said on more than one occasion that actors, musicians and other artists are a lot of fun to shoot: they bring their creativity and imagination and together we create stories. This past weekend I had the pleasure of working with singer Nicole Faye, and one of the looks we created was a vintage portrait where Nicole was able to project the style and mood required to make that kind of portrait work.
(Mamiya 645 Pro TL camera, 80mm f2.8 lens, Kodak TMax 100 film developed in Xtol 1:1, negative scan and post-processed with Nik software)
In the Moment
I had a lot of fun (except for balky flash triggers!) yesterday in a photo shoot with Kira Hall, a talented Toronto actress. She did an amazing job with hair, make-up and wardrobe, and as an actress, she was able to provide great expressions!
Another Instant Hybrid
Today’s image is another example of starting with the negative from a Fuji FP3000B instant print, with some post work and toning. The model Luna is a graphic arts student. I love working with artists, actors, musicians etc. They get it! 🙂
Stand Back, the Doors are Closing Part II
Today I have taken a number of my recent TTC images, and combined them with music to form a new video, Stand Back the Doors Are Closing, Part II
Dream
Another product of the bybrid workflow today: this image was captured last weekend with a Nikon F2 body, 24mm f2.8 lens, on Fomapan 100 developed in TMax developer. I then scanned the negative, and added some glow using Nik software in post. The look I was going for was being in a dream.
Railroad Tracks
Another view of railroad tracks at the base of Pottery Road in Toronto, this time with a wider angle lens, and me crouching closer to the tracks.
Intense Character
Another intense character on the TTC!
Hybrid Approach
Here is one more image from Michigan: I found I had three more instant film negatives to scan, and I decided to do some extensive post-processing on this one, adding some glow and toning. I love being able to mix the best of old and new photographic technologies together!
Dog-Tired
It’s been a chilly weekend (by Toronto standards) by that hasn’t gotten in the way of doing some street photography. I saw this man carry a fair sized dog, and managed to pop off a quick image.
(Nikon F2, 50mm f.14 lens, Tri-X at box speed developed in Xtol 1:1 , 9 minutes)
My Third Eye 