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04.30.12

Film Love :: Kodak Ektar 100

The rest of my roll of Kodak Ektar doesn’t exactly fit into any one category, so here’s a bit of a miscellaneous grouping….

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Converse Shoes

I’m pleased to introduce a group of women photographers that have adopted me, effectively creating what we like to call the United Nations of Women Photogs. ;)Some of us got together to attend Jasmine Star’s The Fix workshop in LA last month and it was a blast! First, Netonya and Ami:

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Netonya and Ami

And Nancy and me – so glad we finally got a photo together! (Somehow we rarely get photos that we’re both in, despite both being photographers.)

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Trude and Nancy

I’m so inspired by all of these women (we were just missing Fizzah and Smita that day), and thrilled by how warm, open and welcoming they all are!

And then there was the sunset right after a rainstorm that had me reaching for the camera – as seen from my bedroom window.

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Rainy Sky Sunset

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Raindrops Bokeh

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

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04.26.12

Adventures on Film :: Star Wars Exhibit

Previously I mentioned that my friend Jeff and I spent an afternoon geeking out at the Star Wars exhibit at the Discovery Science Center, and I was happy to relive that awesome feeling when I got my film scans back this week. Again, I have to say I’m so impressed with how the Kodak Ektar 100 film handled low light! Especially for this shot of an AT-AT model that must’ve been at least a foot tall:

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit AT-AT

Is it grainy? Sure, but it still looks damn good for how pitch dark it was in there. Here’s some more favorites – two different size models of the Millenium Falcon, Luke in his X-wing (complete with mini R2!), Yoda, and Padme’s kick ass fighting costume:

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit Millenium Falcon Small

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit Millenium Falcon Cockpit

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit Millenium Falcon Detail

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit Lukes X-Wing

Ellingsen Photography Ektar Film Scans Star Wars Exhibit Yoda and Padme

Jeff and I wandered the exhibit for over an hour, trying not to completely freak out over the idea that we were looking at actual costumes, props and models from the films. And we were also trying not to trample any kids. They were everywhere, but I just loved seeing the next generation of fanboys and fangirls get educated! :)

xoxo

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04.25.12

Adventures on Film :: LA’s Natural History Museum

Back in February, the girls and I spent a day up in LA, and I left my dSLR behind in favor of my dad’s old Nikon FM with a fresh roll of Kodak Ektar 100 film, which I hadn’t tried before. With it only being 100 speed, I knew I was pushing it in the darker areas of the museum, and I thought for sure half the roll would turn out blurry and dark (most of the interior shots were taken at about f/2, 1/30). But when I finally finished the roll and got it developed, I was in love with the results!

For this day trip we started out with brunch at Luca on Sunset, which was seriously delicious, and I hope to get there again next time I’m in the area. We stopped by Necromance to see their amazing taxidermy (albino peacock!) and browse their curiosities, but there was no photos allowed, dangit. Then we headed over to the main event for the day, the Natural History Museum. I don’t remember ever going there, although my parents assured me I did when I was little.

At any rate, I just loved the building itself, and their new dinosaur installation is incredible. So much to do! But I love that they still kept their old school dioramas and other displays. Even the new entrance with it’s vertical rock wall (behind Katie below) was awesome.

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum-Katie

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Old Entrance Ceiling

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Elephants

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Buffalo

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Polar Bear

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Tusks

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum T-Rex

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum-The Girls

Ellingsen Photography LA Natural History Museum Proust Quote

Don’t you just love that quote? As the museum was starting to close, we headed over to Nikki and Katie’s favorite bar in LA, Tiki Ti. It’s tiny, cash only, their drinks pack a hell of a punch, and the atmosphere is amazing. I loved it – highly recommended as a cap to a fantastic day! :)

Also, here’s my Instagrams from that day. The last one on the bottom right is the inside of Tiki Ti – all string lights, crazy license plates and bottles of booze.

Ellingsen Photography Instagram Girls Day in LA

xoxo

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10.21.11

Kodak Portra Film Scans

The next film I tried after getting the T-Max developed was Kodak Portra, because I’d read so many great things about what it does for skin tones. I’m happy to report the reviews are true! I wound up getting 160 speed instead of 400 because that’s all my local camera store had left in stock, so I’ll be trying 400 next, but oh my lawd do I love the results.

These first two, of Nancy and my good friend Melissa, are my favorites out of the whole roll! Doesn’t hurt that I had such lovely models.:)

You can tell how old the roll is because the flags are from Syttende Mai (17th of May).

Looking all handsome is Steamer, a fantastic photog and member of my local Fast Track group.

Anja at the dog park, plus mom and I on her birthday.

Sleepy Dante, to finally finish up the roll.:)

All of these were shot on my dad’s old Nikon FM with a 50mm lens. It really never comes off!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

xoxo

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04.26.11

T-MAX 400

I finally got around to getting my roll of T-MAX 400 film processed last week, and I’m in love! The roll had been in my dad’s old Nikon FM since July. Oi. But when it’s film, you want to save it for just the right moment, you know? Or you just don’t want to carry two camera bodies.;)

These were all shot with the 50mm lens, I never take it off! I love the combo of a wide-open aperture with the soft buttery-ness of the T-MAX film. Unfortunately some of these prints got a little ruined when I opened up the camera a bit too soon, but I still love them. I could have sworn I rolled the film up all the way, but no!

First up – the downtown LA photo walk back in July.

Mom on the patio:

And a horribly underexposed Teddy, but of course it’s made precious since his passing earlier this year.

Dante chillin’ on my bed:

Gotta love the In-N-Out!

From our trip to Joshua Tree:

My parents being adorable (this was soon after dad’s neck surgery last year, hence the brace):

Dante on the bed again! Guess I just love that light…and maybe his sweet expression.:)

Dad’s girdle-style brace, that he’s still wearing as he recovers from back surgery:

And if you’re still with me, I think this shot may have overtaken my favorite photo of Dante to date:

What do you think? I’ve got a roll of Kodak Portra NC that’s up next, can’t wait!

xo

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