Partying with the Diana F+

As the first Lomography camera I bought my Diana F+ holds a special place in my heart but I must admit that she has become somewhat pushed aside in favour of cameras I have more control over. As much as I love my Diana F+ I felt with her 35mm back on that she could be unruly when it came to getting the shot I wanted. Looking back through my Portugal photographs I see so many missed shots because of the difference between what you see in the viewfinder and what you actually shoot. I've been wanting to move to 120 on my Diana F+ for ages as well so I wanted to give the 35mm a good send off. Which is why I took her down to London with me to take some party shots at my friend's 30th birthday. I had planned to use my Ringflash and the fisheye lens to create some cool shots however I totally forgot to take the correct flash adaptor. Thankfully I had the Diana Flash with me so I used that instead.

I'll admit I wasn't expecting much from these shots. I expected the usual half cut off faces, blurred focus and the colours to either bleach the shots out entirely or leave the shots underexposed. So you can imagine that I am pretty happy with these. The blue and orange shots have such deep colour. I think they're brilliant. I didn't realise I had this particular mask on for the sprockets to be exposed. To the point where I was undercharged by the Lomography Store in Manchester (they've sweetly let me off as I've become something of a regular but I'll ensure to pay for this service in future). This is the first roll I've had back with exposed sprockets. And in fact the first square shots I've had. This has been an experience all round clearly. And I am most pleased with it.

Whilst the 35mm back for my Diana F+ is taking a break I am super psyched to shoot with 120. Just as soon as the weather comes good. I'm thinking portraits.

Laters,

P x

Borough Market

If you wrote a list of things to shoot as inspiration for a newbie photographer then surely a food market would be on there. When I was in London recently my best friend took me to Borough Market. I had no idea this place existed. I've actually seen shockingly little of London markets other than the famous Camden Market so to be taken to Borough Market was a visual treat. Located right by London Bridge tube station this market is surely a photographer's dream.

Here's the shots I got on my Canon AE-1 with the 28mm lens.

See what I mean when I say photographer's dream? For me this was a double dream because I am also a massive foodie so to see so much fresh produce was heavenly. Had to make do with shooting it in place of tasting it as I couldn't afford to buy everything sadly. We did get a fair few samples though.

Feedback is appreciated as always.

Laters,

P x