Los Angeles on 4x5 Film

In this video I'm revisiting my 4x5 film camera to see if its a good fit for my project of freeway landscapes in Los Angeles.

[darrelletter]

It is great seeing a new generation taking up Film Photography, especially 4x5. It makes you slow down and think about the photograph instead of clicking away with your iPhone or digital camera. I have the Toyo also and I love finding vintage lenses and using them, I am learning to embrace softness and shalow depth of field. It is also fun to play with lens tilt and shift to create the impact point of the image. You are doing a fantastic job and everyone can learn from you! Too bad I can only give you one thumbs up!!

[milospolansky]

the long exposure one on 11:11 is master piece, great video

[junior_]

As a Corona native who started watching Willem in NYC, I never thought he would photograph the freeway construction we all complain about—but let me tell you, he made the area just five minutes from my house look so damn beautiful.

[TheKetchupPacket]

The last 4 photos are chef's kiss. But I really like the bridge / gas station photo, really sums up the entire project. You need to cross a river? Need gass ?...cars !

[AvengedSpade]

4x5 is just something else.11:30 is stunning, the roadway dividing the darker sky and the lighted section. Another gem by Willem!

[Ben_Blankenship]

I'm a design engineer at Link-Belt Cranes and I loved the shot at 8:36! I'm always wanting to get action shots of our stuff and you nailed it.

[flandernfields]

1:49 Love the Mr Sheep in the shelf behind :D

[zerobladehonmono]

10:05 Love that there's another guy literally in the exact same spot who also went to take a photo

[cowslaw]

3:03 Willem pulling up like he's taking the kids to soccer practice

[Brando]

All of those photo's were absurdly BEAUTIFUL! Fantastic work Willem!

[URBONED]

I don't think I could pick a favourite. Absolutely love the way you compose these shots with foreground elements and love how the slow shutter almost gives them a dreamlike quality.

[bucknerfilm]

it was cool seeing you out on the dirt roads in the mountains over the weekend. thank you for waving back :)

[itshendo]

Solid work Willem! After leaving photography for a few years, this video has given me some renewed vision to continue what I once loved. Keep the inspiration coming!

[leoworrell]

You asked if there were any images that we loved, well my favorite was the one when you returned to the freeway and took that image (11:12) just loved those trailing lights with the curved freeway above...just a beautiful image and yes i do appreciate those 4x5 images.

[montycraig]

Man, I like all of them! I too, use a 4x5 field camera, but live in a small town. While our subject matter may be different, I can really appreciate the work you have done here! Kudos Willem...

[andyryan_media]

I came across this video as a long time lover of shooting 4x5. I grew up in LA and live out of state now. Planning a trip in early August to shoot a bunch of film in the area, would love to meet up and shoot some sheet film together!

[arloharnish]

The second to last one was my favorite. The one with the palm trees. I really enjoyed that one. Thanks!

[brendan.holt_]

The “better light” construction shot and the first long exposure…🔥👌 nice work

[jannesmalte]

my fav is definitely the second shot of the freeway under construction, absolutely love it and kinda so telling for human constructionism and our car-centred approach to our environment.

[AllergicToMyself]

Keep the 4x5 coming. I love these cameras. They're the best