Fallen Leaves on Film – Fuji Superia 400, Developed at Home

These photos were taken approximately November of 2020. It was a cold day and I went to a nearby wooded park to try to capture some of the beautiful autumn leaves. I was struggling a lot and experiencing intense anxiety and depression. I made an effort to try to focus on the process of seeingContinue reading “Fallen Leaves on Film – Fuji Superia 400, Developed at Home”

Documenting the Everyday – Fuji Superia 400, First Roll Developed at Home

For my first attempt at developing my 35mm color film at home I shot a roll of “unimportant” images around the house. I didn’t have a lot of faith in my ability to develop film-this was my first try-so I wanted to try to minimize the disappointment of losing some really important images. I seemContinue reading “Documenting the Everyday – Fuji Superia 400, First Roll Developed at Home”

Country roadside beauty on film – Fuji Superia 400

These images were taken over the summer. One evening I was outside testing out my Nikon F100 with my first roll of film and took these photos along the road just across from my home. Nikon F100, Sigma 35mm f/1.4Fuji Superia X-tra 400Taken June 2020Developed and scanned by The Darkroom Lab

#AMonthOnFilm – Reflect

30—Reflect Yesterday and today I have thought about and written “my story” of my life experiences and how they’ve shaped who I am for a virtual sermon discussion group my husband and I are a part of. It has caused me to really pause and reflect about the people and events of my life, God,Continue reading “#AMonthOnFilm – Reflect”

#AMonthOnFilm – Blurry

29—Blurry A blurry view from our porch #amonthonfilm is a photo project with prompts hosted by two photographers on InstagramPhoto taken: September 29, 2020 For this project I used: Nikon F100, Kodak Portra 400 film developed & scanned by The Darkroom Lab

#AMonthOnFilm – Out of place

28—Out of place A small piece of red yarn I’ve noticed on one of our trees several times when I’ve looked out the window. Makes me wonder how it got there and fascinates me as the color really stands out to me even when I’m inside the house looking out the window. It also remindsContinue reading “#AMonthOnFilm – Out of place”

#AMonthOnFilm – From above

27—From above Looking down from above at water drops on some weeds on a rainy day. Not much to say on this dreary day. #amonthonfilm is a photo project with prompts hosted by two photographers on InstagramPhoto taken: September 27, 2020 For this project I used: Nikon F100, Kodak Portra 400 film developed & scannedContinue reading “#AMonthOnFilm – From above”

#AMonthOnFilm – Water

26—Water Yesterday evening and night was very challenging and draining as I experienced intense emotional and somatic flashbacks, and extreme anxiety and depression. Today I’m still struggling so my main goal was to do some gentle exercising and take a shower. I wasn’t sure I would be able to do all of that today. ButContinue reading “#AMonthOnFilm – Water”

#AMonthOnFilm – After dinner

25—After dinner Just some of the items left on the table after we enjoyed a meal of taco salad. #amonthonfilm is a photo project with prompts hosted by two photographers on InstagramPhoto taken: September 25, 2020 For this project I used: Nikon F100, Kodak Portra 400 film developed & scanned by The Darkroom Lab

#AMonthOnFilm – Still life

24—Still life Ben and my wedding rings seemed like an appropriate idea since today (9/24) is our 15th wedding anniversary. I am so thankful God brought us together, that we have each other and that we’re growing and learning together. I wasn’t sure we’d get to celebrate 15 years of marriage due to Ben’s healthContinue reading “#AMonthOnFilm – Still life”