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In a few sentences or one, who is Andrew Mercer? Bay Area native, photographer and creative.   How and when did you get started with film photography? and what drives you to continue shooting film? I was gifted a Canon AE-1 by my partner and started street shooting around Melbourne when I'd visit. The more I learned about film photography the more invested I became. Trying new techniques and learning more about the process drives me to keep shooting film.   What is your favourite camera(s) & film to work with currently? Do you have a go-to combo when it...

Gear: Konica Genba Kantoku [現場監督]  Film: Kodak Ultramax 400 Dev + Scan:  Do Film! Lab, Darlinghurst Location:  Sydney, Australia   About the camera_ The Konica Genba Kantoku is a unique film camera in that it was not marketed for the general consumer market. Primarily used by building construction workers, the name in Japanese "現場監督" roughly translates to "Site Supervisor" or referred to as a Foreman or Work camera. Holding the Genba Kantoku in hand, it's not hard to tell that it was a special use camera. The camera is ruggedly built, the entire body has a rubbery grip to it, it's on the bulkier side yet lightweight enough...

  In a few sentences or one, who is Sabine Bannard? I'm yet to find this out. Are we ever our true self? Till then I'm for ever curious about, well pretty much everything. Professionally I'm a freelance food and lifestyle photographer based in South East Queensland. Self Portrait, shot by Luisa Bannard; Canon A-1, Kodak Portra 400   How and when did you get started with film photography? and what have you enjoyed most about shooting film? I'm in an age bracket where I still used film in the late 80s & 90s. We have a huge box full...

  In a few sentences or one, who is Kent Wang? I’m a freelance photographer based in Sydney (for now) but I spent most of my working life in the advertising world as a media planner. I switched lanes about three years ago when I decided that sitting at a desk 8 hours a day was not helping me fuel my creative drive. Now I’m proud to say that I click buttons for a living and I am probably at my desk for almost twice the amount of time now. Mamiya RB67, Kodak Tri-X 400; Stockton Sand Dunes — Photo...

We are incredibly excited to introduce our guest and friend on the blog today, Stephen Frizza! With 22 years of experience in the film industry, Stephen is a passionate and seasoned darkroom technician, and the co-founder of Sydney's Rewind Photo Lab.  With Sydney's COVID restrictions easing, we had the great pleasure of interviewing and photographing Stephen, discussing his life behind the darkroom and beyond. Read on below for an interview full of interesting stories and Stephen's insights from the past and of the future, you'll even catch a glimpse of Stephen's first ever photograph taken (at 7 years old!). Without further ado, let's get into it! _____________________________________    Who...

Gear: Contax T2 Film: Kodak Ultramax 400 Dev + Scan:  Shibui Film Location:  Gold Coast   My name is Chris Cielo AKA Hyoshifilm and I am based on the Gold Coast, Australia. I’ve been into photography for almost 10 years and have been shooting film for 2 years. I mainly do photography for fun and use it as a tool to release expression/thoughts and also to document the life around me.  I finally got my hands on the Contax T2 and boy did it exceed my expectations and also proved not to be only hype. I was very into the T2 based...