Hey everyone! I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the beautiful warm weather. So a few days ago, I had mentioned on IG that it would be fun to do a Q&A and write about it. So here we are. I received a few questions that will be answered below. Enjoy!
Q: What is your favorite film photography YouTube channel and why?
A: Well, that’s a tough question because there are some talented folks on YouTube sharing their wealth of knowledge and producing fun videos. So my answer is @ShootFilmLikeABoss. Roger loves to experiment (so do I), he shares what he is seeing when taking photographs, and he’s very likeable. I have started saying “Welcome to me channel.” Lol!
Q: If you could only shoot one camera And one film stock, what would it be?
A: A good question that is tough, believe it or not. Hmmm….I would have to say my Mamiya C330. Great camera, built like a tank, and the ability to switch glass is a big bonus. Now for film….I’d have to say FP4 it’s a film I have fallen in love with. It didn’t take long to get past the dating. I mean, how can one not like FP4? I’ll add one thing. Choosing a BW film is the way to go because that means the ability to print in the darkroom.
Q: Who’s your favorite film photographer and why?
A: I have several…but…Vivian Maier is special. Her story, her work, and how she has inspired so many people to grab a camera and shoot film. Incredible. I’ve seen her work at a gallery in Chicago and honestly it was breathtaking. Why? To me…she’s a one of a kind. To be a woman and capture what she did back in the day is pretty remarkable. Her work has meaning and depth. She’s the OG of true street photography.
Q: What makes a photo great?
A: Well, there are several answers to this question. All depends on who is answering it right? To me, and I can only speak for me, it’s gotta be the emotion and story telling the photographer is trying to show us. If someone shows me a photo of a tree or a wall, it may be alright but if someone shows me a photo of a guitar player giving it everything he or she has on stage, now you have my attention. I just want to say this and it’s not to knock anyone who shoots color…but the BW film photos I find more interesting and more powerful.
Q: Any tips on how to get your photography mojo back?
A: Good question because it’s a different answer for everyone. I experience these breaks from time to time and it takes a while to get the engine revved up again. I recently took a break and what I did was load a camera up and just went for a walk. I’ve walked my neighborhood with a camera millions of times, but this time the goal was to capture things I’ve never seen before. It seemed to work. Not too long after that walk, I felt excited about film photography again. Give it a try!
Well…this was fun and I hope you all enjoyed it as well. If you ever have any questions and you think I can help you in anyway with your film photography, please feel free to find me on IG: @wyattshootsfilm