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All images iPhone 4s

All images iPhone 4s

I’ve neglected this blog for a while now, and much time has passed since the last post. Shooting on film has stopped for me, due to the fact my Rolleiflex Standard is waiting on a new reflex mirror, and the cost of developing film was becoming too much of a strain. One of my future goals is to have my own dark room and shoot as large format as I can. I also want to step up to a SLR medium format camera when budget allows.

So in the meantime, I was left without a working, practical camera. I finally succumbed to an iPhone and the infamous Instagram. I have to admit it’s highly addictive and enjoy the freedom and drive it’s given me to get on my bike and explore Melbourne, the same drive i had when I got my first film camera.

If you want to follow me on Instagram my user name is BobbyDazzler___ ,or you can follow me on twitter.

I’ve been lucky enough to inherit my Grandfather’s 1950s Kodak Camera. He was a pilot in the RAF, flying around the world, and would have taken the Kodak on many of his trips. Something special about using an object with so much personal meaning, I’ve learnt that from Esther and her various family heirlooms. Few snaps from the first roll I put through it. First snap is from the balcony at the studio, a couple from our flat and the rest randoms from around Melbourne.

Few photos from our trip to Dungog and the Film Festival. Thanks Etty for the last few photos

Dungog Film Festival 2011 Trailer from Dungog Film Festival on Vimeo.

Dungog asked me again to put together a little animation for the film festival from their existing poster design (by Mambo). Super fun to animate flying cows, and a sheep being shat on! 2 week turn around.

Looking forward to heading to this year’s festival in May, this time with Esther

Happy Birthday Esther xx