[tominated]

I took up film photography after catching up with a friend that was in to it. They shared some photos from when we met up and there was such a sense of nostalgia to them. I did some research and found a camera that fit what I wanted (I ended up with an Olympus OM-2n), and once I got one from ebay I just started going and walking around my neighbourhood while trying to look with a more critical eye than I usually would. When my first roll came back I was hooked.

I tried digital photography quite a while back but it never stuck - I think the limitations of film (limited shots, fixed ISO for the whole roll, no way to review until you develop it) make it so much more compelling for me - I've stuck with it for longer than most other hobbies I've tried. I end up shooting around 5-10 rolls a month, which admittedly gets pricey. I desperately needed a hobby outside of tech and this has been such a nice way to get away from a screen and appreciate my environment.

[drcongo]

I studied photography and the freedom you get from digital photos has been gradually eroding my critical eye. Starting yourself off with film was a great decision.