Photography is arguably the most contradictory art form. It can be objective but also intensely emotional. It’s immediate but not really complete until it's been processed or edited. It claims to capture reality but in fact only captures a version of it. And caught at the center of this whirling identity crisis are two distinctly different mediums: digital and analog.Working with film requires a disciplined, considered approach. “You can make all these decisions without the camera. And then take a picture of it.”
Film offers creativity without distraction. Most of us view our digital images on an LCD screen, with details about the aperture, shutter speed etc appearing at the same time. We then look at them on a computer with clutter or virtual wallpaper behind them. In contrast when we shoot film the clear view we see through the viewfinder enables us to concentrate on the subject. What’s more, the darkroom is refreshingly free of distractions. Shooting and/or processing film encourages us to be patient, focused and reflective allowing us to enhance our craftsmanship.