Kym Houston
October 2021 - Old camera
About the Image(s)
Taken in studio side lit with studio strobe and diffused parabolic umbrella. I was looking at an image that was from the era of the camera so I used an old image from home to put in the background.
Editing basic with Exposure software for the wet paper look.
Sigma 35mm art
Canon 5D Mk IV
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19 comments posted
Looks pretty good to me; I would just like to see a bit of detail in the bellows. I selected just that area and applied "lighten shadows." What do you think? Posted: 10/07/2021 18:26:40
Thank you I will have a go at lightening the original image. Posted: 10/10/2021 17:33:59
I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to try the same composition (with vintage camera superimposed on the subject. I like the way the man's portrait is faded as your eye moves left on it. Good Border: Fits the era. Posted: 10/10/2021 18:18:43
All good, The image I used is actually like a photo copy as I couldn't find the original photo. Posted: 10/10/2021 18:21:23
I've got the exact same camera on my bookshelf. Love it.
Posted: 10/10/2021 18:23:03
Posted: 10/10/2021 18:23:03
I fell in love with this camera too, I had to get it and take still life photos with it. Posted: 10/10/2021 18:57:09
the border is from Exposure software in the Black and White options.Have fun playing with your images. Posted: 10/10/2021 18:45:27
I love it. Great compositional idea. Posted: 10/10/2021 07:08:38
Thank you Posted: 10/10/2021 17:34:27
Nicely done! I really like the look on the man's face - he looks so happy and excited to "see" the camera. You made a perfect choice using him. I agree that adding a bit of light to the side of the bellows would provide dimension and increase interest. Composition is well done. Posted: 10/10/2021 18:27:44
Thank you Lynne Posted: 10/10/2021 18:45:59
Really nice image with the old camera, and the man looking at the front of the camera. I also like the effect to make the image look old. I do agree with Stephen that more detail in the billows would help. Posted: 10/11/2021 10:47:46
Thank you Tom Posted: 10/11/2021 16:37:44
I also have this camera on my display bookshelf. We have a still life comp this season and I've taken some of the camera already but hadn't thought of superimposing it on an old photo, but I might copy your idea as well! There are several finishes which could be applied and I hadn't decided which to use yet. A good texture would also work.
I agree with Stephen. There needs to be more detail in the bellows. Posted: 10/12/2021 06:05:27
I agree with Stephen. There needs to be more detail in the bellows. Posted: 10/12/2021 06:05:27
Thank you :) Posted: 10/26/2021 00:20:00
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What a creative group this is. I will have to start hunting through my husband's closet for photographable treasures. This is so well done that I'm jealous. Posted: 10/18/2021 19:34:37
Thank you :) Posted: 10/26/2021 00:20:19
Although I believe I used a similar camera at one point in my high school and college photojournalism days, I do not have one at home. I do remember it being a pain to get the focus right, particularly with sports and other moving subjects. Your idea to combine the camera and old photo is a good one, and I think you have done so effectively here. Whether intentional or a result of using the copy of the image, I think the contrast between the sharper detail on the camera's lens and the softer faded detail of the photo helps convey the idea of time having passed. I'm a bit distracted by this border, which doesn't convey the nostalgic feeling of the rest of this image quite as well for me, but I don't know what your other options are, so I wouldn't change it if this one works for you. Posted: 10/25/2021 23:45:18
Thank you Jennifer Posted: 10/26/2021 00:21:03