The first 7 rows are all digital and then I start sharing the film version. Some are very similar but I find the film ones have a very soft and dreamy feel that I love.  The best part about film is sending it to a lab and actually having to wait a week or so for the results. It feels like christmas every time!

Below is all film. I love how soft the colors are.

One of my recent challenges to myself has been learning to use film. I came with 4 rolls and forced myself to use every frame. Every time I clicked the shutter my heart would beat a little faster because I didn’t know how it would come out. What if I did all this work and nothing came out because I messed up?? It was a risk work taking. Getting the scans back from the lab felt like Christmas. My only regret was not shooting more.

If you’re an artist-prenure looking for inspiration you should definitely check out the next one in Portland. It will blow you away.

The radiant Beata English also working her film camera as well  :)  Homegirl came from Australia!

Nancy and Mo from Mango Studios in Toronto. Aren’t they just fabulous?

Poor Kilean was on her way to get breakfast and I ambushed her for a portrait.

Susan and I wanted to take advantage of the awesome setting and sneak in a few portraits of each other. I have to say, every time someone photographs me I learn something new.

Last but not least my iphone instagram photos….

On a side note, I’ve been photographing on the highline a lot lately. You would think that it would get old after a while but that has yet to happen. There is so much character and little nooks and crannies that beg to be explored.

I thought it would be interesting to have two highline sessions back to back.  I should also mention that I shot some film on this post. Photos like the one below make me want to switch over to film completely.

He’s looking at you kid…

I want to thank  the very talented Alice Gao for being an amazing second shooter.

Can we talk about those maple bacon cupcakes??? I know, sounds strange but so amazing!!!

Justin (a Nikon guy) couldn’t resist in borrowing my Canon to test it out. I’m trying to get him to convert. hahaha On a side note, I got this cute 20s inspired hat for my birthday. Yippee!

Images taken by Justin Lee

The backstory to this shoot

I’ve had an obsession with Geronimo Balloons for some time! I decided I wanted to be crafty and make it for my birthday. I got sick and it never happened…womp womp. Then I figured I can do it for the holidays. I rallied up some photo friends—Alice Gao who’s standing next to me, and Justin Lee behind the camera. It was an unusually warm day in December so it was the best day to have a fun shoot.

To make the cool tassles I bought some tissue paper and pretty much followed this tutorial. The funniest part about the whole thing was walking around manhattan with a 3 ft balloon! Kids and adults alike stood in awe of it. I even had people come up to me wanting to get a photo with it! These balloons would make a great prop for an engagement session or an event!

You might remember Kate and Joe from their fun Coney Island engagement session.

Special thanks to Vitaliy from Photographyduo for second shooting and assisting me!!

By the way, those cool lanterns were set up by Bona Angela Design.  Also in Brooklyn .

The shoot and location was like pure eye candy. I can definitely see the difference having a stylist makes. Hopefully I’ll have more styled sessions in 2012!

I know i have a similar photo up top but this is the film version. Isn’t it dreamy??

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