Whitby in Black and White...

Sometimes I can be stubborn about things for no reason... It took me years to watch Moulin Rouge because I decided that I didn't want to. Of course as soon as I saw it I completely loved it and kicked myself for not watching it sooner.

And, for some reason, when I started taking film photos again, I was reluctant to use black and white films, I'm not sure why, I think because I love colour so much. I eventually tried Ilford XP2and adored it - especially with my Diana Mini - but I've been quite stubborn about trying other films. After some recommendations from friends, I decided to try the Kodak BW400CN film. Like the Ilford XP2 this is a C41 developed film, so not a true black and white technically, but wow... WOW!!!!

I've been looking at these photos since I got them developed and been wondering if I really took them... the results of this film - the contrasts and the tones - with my refurbished LC-A are truly gorgeous (I haven't edited them at all) and I think now, I truly get the appeal of black and white film.

I can't wait to use it again already!

Have a great weekend

Location: Whitby, England
Camera: Refurb LC-A
Film: Kodak BW400CN

Whitby, Sept 2012

I wasn't really sure where to start with these photos, so I decided to pick a camera and a film and then choose some of my favourites from that, and I think these photos are a pretty good way to kick it all off.

I still can't believe how pretty Whitby was and how lucky we got with the sunshine, its no surprise that I took as many photos as I did really, I would have been crazy not to... right? I'm telling myself right.

Camera: Refurbished LC-A
Film: Lomography Xpro Chrome
Location: Whitby, England.

Forgotten Harry photos...

Before I kick off my Whitby photos (there are a lot, I love them so already) I knew that I had to share these photos of Harry first. I can't believe that I completely forgot I had taken them but then these are from May...

I know this last one has everyones trainers in focus rather than Harry, but I still quite like it and his little annoyed face cracks me up. He really wanted to go for a walk and we were all sitting around having cups of tea haha. Also he gets fed up with me putting cameras in his face after a little bit so he does this. I love him.

2019 Update: I remember being quite annoyed about this last photo to start with, but the white trainers are my Grandad’s. He always wore bright white trainers… and now he’s gone, I’m really glad I have this photo. Especially as our little Harry has gone too. I miss them, it sucks.

p.s. If you haven't seen Harry's annoyed at me face before, there is another photo here that cracks me up just as much. Poor Harry...

Cameras: Yashica Samurai & Refurb LC-A
Films: Kodak Porta NC 160 and unsure (I completely forgot, how bad is that, I'll check)
Location: Wells Next The Sea, Norfolk

Polaroids from the weekend...

First, I have to say that it was an absolute delight having Zoe from Ladybird Likes visit us for the weekend and even more fun helping her out with her stall on Saturday. I love it when you meet a blogger in real life and they are even nicer and lovelier in person. Also she took me for a Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate in Starbucks straight away which totally won me over :)

Knowing that I had 13 films to develop from Whitby, I originally didn't plan to take any cameras on Saturday with me (gasp) but I realised I still had half a film in my Yashica Samurai, so I had to take that (obviously) and then I remembered that I still had film for my 340 Polaroid camera too (hurray), so in the end I had a lot of fun taking photos.

Unfortunately, and really it pains me to say it, I still haven't had much luck with this Fuji FP-100C film. I did a bit of research today and I think that despite leaving it for 5 minutes that I needed to leave it for much longer, so next time, I'll just have to be really patient. If I can. I ended up editing these to make them brighter.

But how amazing does Zoe's stand look. You should check out her shop. Seriously, her items are perfect and so well made, I saw at least 10 I wanted and I know that when Zoe announces her new range very soon (I got a sneak peak, its amazing) you will all love it!

p.s. I'm getting the 14 films developed today and although my purse is crying (just a little) my heart is very happy, I can't wait to see the results, woohoo!!!!