by Misti Layne
I love surprises and some of the best are when I get proofs back from the lab and go through the images of the wedding that is now a blur in my mind. I've been shooting film since I was kid and typically know what I'm going to get when I snap the shot. But I never fail to get surprises that make me smile.
I love the deep tones and contrast of black and white film and usually use available light when I can or bounced flash. I'm pretty much self taught so I know the basic rules but like to break them. You know the ones-don't shoot into the sun, Sunny 16, Rules of Thirds, etc, etc. I guess because I haven't had them fully explained to me I just don't care to live by them and actually play with them.
So I recently got back some film and a couple of the shots just made me smile because first the bride was just a joy and you can see it on her face and second the play of light was just fun and cool and added to the element of getting ready which is also one of my favorite parts to shoot in a wedding. So here are my two fave latest "surprises".
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
The War Photographer
by Misti Layne
I recently saw this movie again and just had to recommend it. It's a documentary about James Nachtwey. He's been a photojournalist for over 20 years and this movie, The War Photographer, really takes you into his world. First you are struck by his calm, soothing, even demeanor. Then you are just amazed when you see him this same way in horrible situations. He takes you to conflict and war zones, sulfur mines where he needs to be led out when he gets overcome with the fumes and in the midst of pain and anguish. You see a family who live between train tracks in I believe Indonesia. The father had gotten drunk and was missing an arm and a leg because he fell asleep on the tracks and was hit but still bathes his kids and tries his best. James takes you right there and you just wonder if you could do what he does.
The part about this that is amazing is that you see it from his viewpoint. He attaches a film camera to his camera and you see what he sees through the lens--almost. You see when he takes a photo, some of the settings he uses, the fact he uses 400 TriX and has no problem reloading film while bullets are flying overhead.
Another amazing aspect of this movie was watching him and a printer develop one of his prints. They go over and over it again getting more and more details and matching it to his vision.
This is photography and a photographer at his best.
"I attempt to become as totally responsible to the subject as I possibly can. The act of being an outsider aiming a camera can be a violation of humanity. The only way I can justify my role is to have respect for the other person's predicament. The extend to which I do that is the extent to which I become accepted by the other, and to that extent I can accept myself." James Nachtwey
Catch this movie when you can but at least check out his website and his work. It will take your breath away and make you appreciate every last thing you have.
I recently saw this movie again and just had to recommend it. It's a documentary about James Nachtwey. He's been a photojournalist for over 20 years and this movie, The War Photographer, really takes you into his world. First you are struck by his calm, soothing, even demeanor. Then you are just amazed when you see him this same way in horrible situations. He takes you to conflict and war zones, sulfur mines where he needs to be led out when he gets overcome with the fumes and in the midst of pain and anguish. You see a family who live between train tracks in I believe Indonesia. The father had gotten drunk and was missing an arm and a leg because he fell asleep on the tracks and was hit but still bathes his kids and tries his best. James takes you right there and you just wonder if you could do what he does.
The part about this that is amazing is that you see it from his viewpoint. He attaches a film camera to his camera and you see what he sees through the lens--almost. You see when he takes a photo, some of the settings he uses, the fact he uses 400 TriX and has no problem reloading film while bullets are flying overhead.
Another amazing aspect of this movie was watching him and a printer develop one of his prints. They go over and over it again getting more and more details and matching it to his vision.
This is photography and a photographer at his best.
"I attempt to become as totally responsible to the subject as I possibly can. The act of being an outsider aiming a camera can be a violation of humanity. The only way I can justify my role is to have respect for the other person's predicament. The extend to which I do that is the extent to which I become accepted by the other, and to that extent I can accept myself." James Nachtwey
Catch this movie when you can but at least check out his website and his work. It will take your breath away and make you appreciate every last thing you have.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Inspiration
by Misti Layne
A couple of weeks ago I went to a seminar held by Joe Buissink and Yervant. Two very well internationally known wedding photographers. I was looking for a shot of inspiration and to see my friend Joe. I got inspired and I got a big hug from Joe. I highly recommend seeing them in the next few weeks if you can. I had dinner with them that night after the event along with Bambi Cantrell. She promised with the name Bambi she wouldn't make fun of my name after Joe swore when he introduced me that Misti Layne really was my name. This site was finally accomplished and numerous other things are in the works because of that day.
The idea of this blog/group happened almost two years ago and is now an actual work in process. I've been doing weddings for over a decade now and love it. I took my first photograph at 4 and haven't stopped since. I hope you get a dose of inspiration from the beautiful photography of photographers who are dedicated to film, the art of photography and the passion they have for what they do. Currently Edie and I are working on expanding this blog with other photographers with a penchant for film, links, articles and posts to great images and resources for film photography. We expect this group to become a great reserve of information and an outlet of what inspires us.
Always remember that whatever the question, love is the answer.
A couple of weeks ago I went to a seminar held by Joe Buissink and Yervant. Two very well internationally known wedding photographers. I was looking for a shot of inspiration and to see my friend Joe. I got inspired and I got a big hug from Joe. I highly recommend seeing them in the next few weeks if you can. I had dinner with them that night after the event along with Bambi Cantrell. She promised with the name Bambi she wouldn't make fun of my name after Joe swore when he introduced me that Misti Layne really was my name. This site was finally accomplished and numerous other things are in the works because of that day.
The idea of this blog/group happened almost two years ago and is now an actual work in process. I've been doing weddings for over a decade now and love it. I took my first photograph at 4 and haven't stopped since. I hope you get a dose of inspiration from the beautiful photography of photographers who are dedicated to film, the art of photography and the passion they have for what they do. Currently Edie and I are working on expanding this blog with other photographers with a penchant for film, links, articles and posts to great images and resources for film photography. We expect this group to become a great reserve of information and an outlet of what inspires us.Always remember that whatever the question, love is the answer.
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