I was in New York for business recently and connected with Sylvia Elizabeth, a model whose work I've admired for ages, for an informal shoot on a cold and snowy morning in Manhattan.

I only took two cameras on my trip: a Fuji GA645i medium format film camera, and my trusty ol' K1000 (with an A 50mm 1.7 and a Voigtlander 20mm 3.5). It's the first time I've ever done a shoot using only film (I shot a range: Lomo 400, Lomo 800, Lomo Purplechrome 400, and Delta 3200). I burned eight rolls (!).

I'm breaking this post into two parts, this one and an NSFW one, to better share a set of photos I'm super proud of. I do a lot of shoots with a lot of really interesting (and beautiful) women, but there's something about Sylvia that I just find remarkable. She's really funny and cool to hang out with, but she has this great soulful presence that I find completely captivating.

Not sure if others will like them as well as I do, but without further ado...

K1000, A 50mm 1.7, Lomo 800




K1000, A 50mm 1.7, Lomo Purplechrome 400






Fuji GA645i, Lomo 400 (pushed 2-stops)


I'll link up the other thread when I post it.

[wildman]

Yes.
Has a direct uncontrived feel that especially appeals to me.
It helps you have a particularly appealing young lady as your model - She's perfect for your aesthetic.

[manntax]

As usually from you - top notch results on film. Very nice and balanced photos - but I especially love the first one, the exposure , the colours and skin tones are superb !!
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[alan_smithee_photos]

Thx very much. Posted the rest here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/290917-not-work-safe-...long-post.html.

Just smitten with these images. So fun to gamble on doing only film (no digital, either for backup or instant gratification! ) and have it turn out well.