I posted a Polaroid from this shoot a few days ago, but I think today’s image (shot on a Rolleicord twin lens reflex camera) will be the “official” image for the “Old Friends” series. For me, this image captures the total ease in each other’s company, which is one of the hallmarks of a true friendship.
This afternoon I finally was able to have the “Old Friends” shoot with my good friends Ken and Bryon. The idea of shooting these two together was the original inspiration for the project, but for various logistical reasons we were not able to shoot until today. Today’s image is a Polaroid instant picture from the session (shot mainly in 35mm and 120 roll film format).
One neat thing that did occur: the Polaroid 100 is not a small camera, and tends to attract attention whenever I use it. Today, a guy at the next table at the pub where we did the shoot noticed what I was using, asked if it was a Polaroid, then ran home to get an old Polaroid he had inherited from a relative. He came back with a Polaroid model 104, a sibling of my Model 100. Without a battery I couldn’t tell if the camera worked or not but the battery compartment was clean and the shutter sounded strong. I told the guy he could still get film for the camera, and I hope he tries it out.
Yes, it was a very good day. 🙂
Today’s image is the latest in my ongoing “Old Friends” project, shot while I was at PAB 2o12 in Ottawa earlier this month. It features my friend Susan Murphy (who was also attending PAB 2012), and her long time friend Cheryl. It had been a while since they had met up in person, but the bond of friendship between the two was quite clear, and both delightful and touching.
(Pentax ME Super 35mm SLR, 50mm 1.4 lens, Tri-X at E.I. 1000, developed in Diafine 3 + 3)
Today’s image is the first from my new project “Old Friends” Originally the concept of the project was images of two people who had been friends for 25 years or more, but the parameters of the project have broadened, bringing new opportunities and challenges. In this image, we have Mallory, Kendra and Caitlin, friends since high school. It was a fun evening of shooting, a lot of laughter, talk and general positive vibes, with very strong connections of friendship between the three, and hopefully I caught that here.
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