Photographer uses 1800s camera to capture modern urban environments

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Photographer Em White uses a field camera from the 1800s to capture modern moments in time. White discusses how using historic photography processes helps her have more intention in what she captures.

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thank you for sharing my work! folks are correct, camera is not from 1800's, the comment about the year was about the lens, a little hard to pick up on because of the edit. :)

emwhite

As soon as I watched, Sally Mann comes to mind. The old process being refreshed by new eyes. It’s nice to see the past not being forgotten in this here today gone tomorrow world.

r.wilson

"...take a moment to pause and think/consider before acting..." Bingo! First 24 hour news, then social medial really hurt that process. There was a time when news didn't arrive in real time. When people didn't race to be the first to comment. When leaders had time to think/consider before acting. Wonderful video. I'm working on slowing myself down with photography. Shooting black and white and putting the camera on a tripod are two steps I'm using. Walking around a subject and thinking/considering before shooting. Thanks for a thoughtful video!

charliejg

Excellent interview; well done footage, and your images are beautiful. Loved your comments on the reasons for the process.
wet plate is a wonderful medium and I'm thrilled to see young folks keeping the tradition and processes alive.

charleshowse

Truly marvelous ambrotypes (and silver stained fingers) but the camera is a Kodak Eastman 2-D which was not made until 1921. It was made sometime into the 1950s. I shoot a 5x7 model (and an additional 4x5 reducing back) over here in Floyd county, Virginia; great camera, rigid, adaptable, large lens board, folds up compactly for travel and storage.

russellyoung

Looks like an Eastman/Kodak 2D, produced from 1921 to the 50s, not a 1800's camera

eliverto

Omg The end results are so beautiful!! These cameras really capture the beauty of each pictures in such a magical way!

therussianblin

I also shoot with a Kodak 2-D. It looks like you’ve got the front standard bottomed out in most of the scenes when you’re using the camera. Not sure if it’s just your style to use fall on every shot but thought I’d pass it along. Also, as another poster mentioned, this is a 20th century camera with the oldest models dating to the 1920s. Wonderful and rugged cameras, though!

ChristopherMay

It's so wonderful listening to an intelligent & creative photographer, like Ms White! Thank you, to everyone involved with creating this video together.

jaymathews

As someone who has recently moved up to large format, this is really inspiring. Keep up the wonderful work!

SACRebellionFilm-esgu

The camera is a Kodak 2D. I have one. They were made in the 1920s, not 1800s. I too wet plate, and a little dry plate and film.

Duckgrabber

Nice video, well done. I shoot wet plate with a 4x5 Speed Graphic and a 8x10 Century from around 1904. I also shy away from recreating historical scenes and try to shoot in a modern context. I need help with my dark box. I'm using a grow tent similar to yours, my problem is with the blackout curtains for the front opening. How are they arranged on your setup? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

peter

Bravo VPM! I love your approach to 8x10 large format photography👍!!!

johnkawooya

Congratulations I enjoy every minute of your vídeo. Do not stop.

luistavares

Merci pour cette très belle vidéo, et votre beau discours sur la démocratie et la nécessité de "ralentir" pour mieux profiter de la vie. Le procédé du collodion donne de magnifiques résultats. Merci d'avoir partagé avec nous votre goût pour la photo réfléchie.

benjaminmarty