Film Photographer Friday - #001
Since our lovely system of finding new photographers is kinda limited to what is ‘insanely’ popular (tumblr’s words). I’ve decided to take it upon myself to; every Friday, choose a particular film photographer that isn’t on the ‘big’ radar and try to spread their work.
Not only is this a way for me to talk about someones’ work but also to spread some followers to acknowledge their photographs.
After each post of this series, i’ll send them a ‘Fanmail’ notice describing that i’ve done a little piece on their work, and why I think it was special. It may be of inspiration, jealousy (location!) or just great photography that I think should be known. If you also have any tips for future postings, please send me a fanmail notice too and i’ll be sure to check it out.
Without further blabbering,
January Friday 27 2012 - Film Photographer Friday #001
lantwiggy
http://lantwiggy.tumblr.com/
Armed with a Leica M2 and an Summicron 35mm, Voigtlander Nokton 35mm, and a Jupiter 8 (50mm), there is true photography passion within this tumblr.
A Leica M2 is a quintessential Leica, it’s the second model following the M3, and still without a meter. It has numerous little improvements over the latter and an absolute joy to shoot with. To be able to guess the exposure so well is something I adore; as I once also had an M2.
I’ve been following his work for some time now, and it almost has some resemblance of my style but with a bit more bravery.. Alot more actually. Get in there!
It’s always great seeing the photos go up of interactions, moments of time where peoples’ concentrations are peaked.
There’s a consistency of very fine happenings in each of the photos.. It’s a great feature to see as an photographer that he does very well.
Compositionally these are all sound; as most photographers don’t even need to compose they just kind of feel what’s right. I have this feeling this happens as i’ve never really seen a bad photo yet.
There’s a lot of great work on the tumblr, so please check them out.
I hope this is something that’ll catch on and help spread the film photography love!
‘til next friday.
