The Cost Of Living- ISSUE 13
Digital & Film Together In Harmony
Housekeeping
Another week down and we are ever closer to Christmas, which to be honest I don’t enjoy. I am a real grinch. Sorry.
I was so honored to make the list of 10 Photographers You Should Know over on Jason Hunter’s amazing Blog 2 Hour Photo. Go check out the other legends that are mentioned and the rest of the site too! Thanks Jason for featuring me :)
There is also a little promo video for the Unstable Lights exhibition in Germany that I am over the moon to be a part of so go check that out and follow their account for more details on this unique analog photography exhibition.
The Economical Shooter
So we all know film is getting damn expensive and so is life! Whilst shooting film is a privilege and not a necessity, (although I’m sure we could all argue that point) it serves many purposes other than being a way to simply to take a photo.
Artistic Expression
Belonging to a community
The joy of hunting down expired film stocks or film cameras you hope you find in thrift stores but probably don’t
A reprieve from the daily grind and a way to keep your mental health in check
I’m sure you could add to the list with many more reasons why you love film and need to shoot it, I feel you. However I will be doing things a little differently in 2023 in terms of my shooting habits and I invite you to use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate or think about what the year ahead may look for you as a film photographer?
After digi September I felt myself getting hooked on the digicam craze. Now I’m back to shooting film again I realize it’s not a craze, it’s just as addictive and fills my photographer cup the same way film does. Yes, there are things lacking and in a perfect world maybe it would just be #filmonly but in today’s financial climate I will be a hybrid shooter, that’s for sure.
I’m busy working out my other goals for 2023 and planning some content around this, including a goal setting episode with my film BFF Matt Loves Cameras. I am really proud of what I’ve achieved this year and I hope to share more of what I’ve learnt with you guys on the channel and podcast.
I have so many interests and I don’t want to be boxed in with ONLY film photography so expect to see more diverse content on the channel. I also love sharing more and more of my life with the community as I know so many of you are parents or are experiencing some of the same struggles Lux and I are. The fact that you guys share so much of your time with me through watching, reading or listening to what I am putting out is honestly the best part. THANK YOU!
Below I have included a few more snaps from the awesome Fuji X20 some of which are now on my print shop so go check them out! All proceeds from prints go straight back into making more free content for you guys to enjoy and are a great way to support what I do. If you want to donate to say thank you I have a Buy Me Coffee page as well. Thanks for reading guys, have an awesome weekend and stay safe.
Love Lucy xx
Thank you for sharing Lucy! I agree on the grinch side of things, I tend to end up super depressed during the holidays so I am already bracing myself for this haha.
I love the planning ahead. Being a parent and someone who works full time, taking time for myself and my hobbies is so vital for my mental health, photography being one of my biggest forms of therapy, I am trying to be more practical with how I approach it coming into the new year. After seeing your shots and some of the stuff Lux has posted recently, a digicam is absolutely in my future.