Rolls 1 and 5

You might have noticed that I label my rolls of film by number, and it could seem a bit odd at first. The reason behind it is pretty simple. I do it for the sake of the website, and because I shoot both film and digital photography, it often takes me over a month to finish a single roll of film. Between shooting, developing, and getting the scans back, the process takes longer than digital photography, where you can see the results right away. Part of the appeal of film is that it requires patience. 

Another reason is that I have several different cameras now, and I try to keep track of which rolls come from which camera. With various camera bodies and different types of film, labeling them by number helps me stay organized and track my progress. I number the rolls sequentially in the order that I have it developed, regardless of the type of film or which camera it’s from.

Therefore, you also may have noticed that some rolls are missing from the website. That’s because roll #1 was left in my grandfather’s Nikon FM, and roll #5 was the roll left in my mother-in-law’s Minolta X-700. These rolls had been left in the cameras for years before they were passed on to me, and are therefore not my photos.

The roll in the Nikon FM is probably from the 1980s. At some point, the camera was put into the bag and wasn't taken out again until it was given to me. When I tried developing the roll, I found that it had faded significantly over time, with a strong purple tint. But if you look closely, you can still make out some details from the photos — a bit of history captured, even if it’s a bit worn.

As for the Minolta, my wife took some photos with it a couple of Christmases ago, then finished the roll during our trip to Tennessee in May 2024. The film was a 24-shot roll, but the Minolta typically shoots 36 exposures per roll. The final image ended up being a 12-time exposure, creating a cool collage effect that I think turned out great. The imperfection is why I appreciate film.

All photos that are not purple are copyright of my wife ©

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