Moonchild trapped forever on Kodak gold 200
- Aanteater_
- Sep 26
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 28
A chilly day in the studio photographing `moonchild` turned out to be an experience filled with unexpected turns and creative challenges. We had meticulously planned to utilize various unique areas of the studio that would complement the aesthetic we envisioned for the shoot. However, upon our arrival, we were met with disappointment as the spaces I had originally earmarked for our session were unfortunately no longer available for our use. This left us with little choice but to adapt our plans and focus primarily on the white infinity curve, which, while versatile, was not the original backdrop I had in mind for our artistic vision.
The first set of images from the day was captured on Kodak Gold film, a choice that I had made with great anticipation. The film was developed by a professional lab, ensuring that the initial stages of the process were handled with expertise. Following this, I took on the task of scanning the developed negatives using my DSLR, a step that I had been eager to master. After months of grappling with the intricacies of the negative conversion process, I finally settled on a method that seems to yield satisfactory results. This journey has been both enlightening and frustrating, as I had initially believed that shooting on analog film would streamline my workflow by minimizing the extensive digital editing that often accompanies digital photography.
However, I am now beginning to realize that the reality of scanning my own negatives is far more time-consuming and intricate than I had anticipated. The process requires not only technical skill but also a keen eye for detail, as each image demands its own level of tweaking and adjustments to achieve the desired outcome. This revelation has left me feeling somewhat ambivalent about my choice to pursue analog photography in this manner. The anticipation of seeing the final images is tinged with the uncertainty of whether the effort will yield the results I hope for.
At this stage in the project, I still have two more rolls of film from this shoot that I need to develop, scan, and convert. The thought of what might be hidden in those little dark canisters is both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Each roll represents a new opportunity to uncover moments that could potentially resonate with the essence of `moonchild`. In the meantime, I plan to share a few more of the images that I have successfully developed and scanned thus far. I sincerely hope that you enjoy looking at these pictures as much as I enjoyed capturing them, and I look forward to revealing more from this creative journey as it unfolds.
