{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.

{23/365} the plaza

Diana +/Fuji Neopan 400 120 film

{14/365} “The present in New York is so powerful that the past is lost.”

Crossing Madison Ave

I bought a Diana + this summer. This photo was from my first roll. I really like the dark quality this image. I am most thankful for that lady in the cross walk who chose to wear yellow pants on that day. Isn't that funny!? It is one of those things that make you love photography going back through your film. I have 5 additional rolls I have to take into the lab. I've been bad about that. It seems I am a rather lazy creative, but I am hoping they will be half as pleasing as this image has been. To view more from my first roll click here.

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. :)