Like a breath of fresh air….. a jolly good slap in the face. God how many excuses did I need to make in my head, its too cold, I’m too tired, there’s too much work to be done…. thats all they were….damn excuses. \
I have been hunting for my photo mojo and it kept ducking and diving avoiding me like the plague… I bring it with me to organized shoots, but how come I wasn’t doing anything for me? So I made a decision, all be it a rather crazy decision, I decided I wanted to go back to the old days (1999) and give film another shot (pardon the pun). A few months back I had my eye on a camera that made my heart flutter…. it was a must have…. a yearning… sleepless nights… sadly I had to prioritize my life and the ‘deal’ fell through. I flunked into a bad mood and forgot about how important it was (to me) until I found another…. just the same…. and the time was right…. cha ching!!
Today 20 rolls of 220 medium format film arrived to greet my brand new CONTAX 645 (swooon) I am officially a medium format camera owner!!! And today I went shooting!!! I couldn’t get out the door quick enough, like a deep big breath of really really fresh air… all my mind would scream was GOD I NEED YOU NOW!!!
The downside (or upside depending on how you look at things…. glass half full yadda yadda) film is a process and needs to be processed. Due to my perfection I will be sending it to the US of A. SO no examples as yet however when they do come back and if I am game enough to share (encouragement needed) I will post them. However I did bring my lifeline digital camera to the shoot… soooo here are a few of my perfect girl… oh and by the way there were no animals harmed in the making of this post!!! xxxx
Leah: Oh Fiona, how I long to join your medium format camera ranks. One day, when my timing is right ;) These are beautiful though and I can't WAIT to see your film shots.
Rana Rankin: Oh my, these are perfection, she is so beautiful and the photos are glorious Fi xx
Jodie: Totally gorgeous. I'm glad you got your lift on life im looking for some myself ;)) xx
Danielle Stahl: My goodness me Fiona. These are incredible. I am so blown away. Just pure perfection. Now that i know you in person, you are just as amazing as your art xx
Isaac de Reus: Beautiful Fee!!! Can't wait to see the MF stuff too - count this as encouragement to share! hmmmnn... digital back for Xmas?? :P
Robyn Geering: hey sweetie, I am just so pleased for you - I so hope you do share, I know they will be amazing. And as for your beautiful girl, well she is just perfect and looking oh so grown up in that fur.
JodyM: Oh wow. These are stunning. I *can't wait* to see what you do with your new camera.
tytia: She is just gorgeous. All your girls are! Love the film idea. I'm tempted a lot myself but no time at the moment. You and the family ever plan on coming back to Cayman for a visit with Dan and the family?? If you ever do, please, please, please look me up!
Pam: simply stunning....your daughter is gorgeous anyways but these are beautiful :)
Kate/MagnoliaRouge: You are a genius - these are delectable!!! Boy do you make cute babies!
Kate: Beautiful Fee. So excited to see your film work, I've inherited one recently... just need to pick it up! Scary! xx
MAREE WILKINSON: Stunning! I think I would harm an animal if I could get shots like these! Well done. x
Jodie Cox: Wow, these are beautiful. Your daughter is a stunner Fiona!
Rachel Callander: Enjoy!!!! I had to sell my beauty hasslebald earlier this year and it near broke my heart- It will return one day. Can't wait to see the results.ox
annie: absolutely awesom girl!!!!! Love love love the clarity! so stunning xxx
Nicole Ramsay: Oh my darling I've been waiting months for something...just something of your beautiful girls! Worth the wait I say. That first one. Sigh. It took my breath away. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Wonderful my friend. xxx
amanda r: Wahooooo! What a treat, I so hope we get a peek! She is beautiful.
Danielle Hamilton: Fi, your talent blows me away. Looking forward to seeing some of your film work ;) these are insanely gorgeous!!
Danielle Hamilton: Fi, your talent blows me away. Looking forward to seeing some of your film work ;) these are insanely gorgeous!!
Michelle: Perfect she is!! Can't wait to see some film images...PLEASE post, you have already inspired me to dust off mine ;) xx
Renee Bell: ohhhh she is divine!!! love love love
Dominique: These are beyond gorgeous, I absolutely love them. I'm sure the Contax will make you swoon! x
Christine Pobke: how gorgeous is your gal???!!! and man oh man. i can't wait to see the amazing shizzz you produce with that drool-worthy medium format camera!!! come to canberra and play with me and dan (he's got medium formats up the wazoo!!). :) (have i tempted you yet??)
stephanie Piscitelli: She is so beautiful and so are these shots. Congrats on your new "baby". My uncle gave me his Mamiya and I've yet to use it. Maybe I'll give my old love, film, another whirl.
Gretchen Davis: Wow! Stunningly beautiful - your use of color really makes these awwwwmazing!
Kelsey: These are gorgeous!