{29/365} the toy collection

The Diana was my first toy and with every roll I am learning. I have made so many mistakes, but each one makes me want to try again. Of course some of the mistakes have had happy outcomes, while others just help me improve. I recently purchased a new flash, and a fisheye lens for the Diana. The flash is a necessity, while the fisheye lens will be fun to shoot with--especially in the city. Shooting 120 film is of course an expensive hobby, but I truly love the effects of the Diana and I thought I would like the Holga just as much. So when I saw a Holga kit in the bargain bin, I had to snatch it up. I have always wanted to shoot with a twin lens camera, so when I heard about the Blackbird Fly I had to get it! The idea of shooting 35mm in the Blackbird totally sold me on it, my inevitable mistakes won't be as costly.

Diana + Dreamer

Psst I just bought a new toy...



I've always admired the dream like images that result from Holgas & Diana's and have long considered joining the heard. When I saw this reproduction at Urban Outfitters back in April I sort of melted...I didn't pre-order it at the time, but instead I spotted it while shopping last weekend up all alone on a high shelf. I saw it as a sign that it should be mine. I took it out and about in Central Park, in and around Victory Gardens and will probably finish my roll out on the streets of NYC. I've received a number of helpful tips, and I'm sure I will receive plenty more after we see the results of my first roll (which could be disastrous or delightful and quite possibly a bit of both, but you know what that is all part of the fun!) I like the idea of being venturing out of my comfort zone. :)

Last Weekend

Last Weekend, originally uploaded by platinumblondelife.

sorry for my absence for one girl show. above are a few photos i took last weekend! enjoy!

illustration friday: snap

girl "snaps" a self-portrait (click to view larger for better viewing)
color pencils in moleskine sketchbook
illustration friday