Vintage Filmmaking and Timeless Concepts
I need to preserve the authenticity of reality no matter what technological advances and expectations we bear. I consider my niche to be the verismo people yearned for recently. The grit and grain of the beautiful mess we are faced with daily, are called ‘actual life.’ We implore our peers to take social media, magazines, and movie stars with a grain of image expectation salt yet press IG and Snapchat edit filters down their throats to create an ‘aesthetic.’ I have grown to understand that real recognizes real, and in this line of work, there are no edits, just raw authenticity.
Through classic technology, timeless techniques, and an eye for authentic concepts, I have become a self-taught master of vintage camera equipment and processes. I have spent years closely studying and practicing lighting techniques used in film noir cinemas, and have sculpted my understanding of Baroque stylings for heavy contrast, thus exploiting minimal light and capturing meaningful exposures. As I learn the basics of each vintage camera, film, and mechanics, I have a better sense of photography, cinematography, and artistry.
The Cameras in Action
Castings
Capturing Casting Calls
This black and white series introduces the hustle and bustle of NYFW casting calls, fittings, and designer pulse. This footage was captured on 35mm black and white film, taken on a 1960s camera, the Praktica LTL.
Rooftop
Noonlight Studio 116th and Fredrick Douglas ave.
This rooftop series introduces a photo location hosted by Noonlight Studio’s first Harlem studio. This footage was captured on fijufilm color film, taken on a 1960s camera, the Praktica LTL.
NYFW 2022
on Film
This series introduces the behind-the-scenes action of New York Fashion Week 2022, capturing Jay Gill, founder of Jheez. This footage was captured on 120mm color Kodak film, taken on a 1940s camera, the Lubitel 2.
Sarai
NFT NYC VR
This black and white film series introduces Sarai, VR sculpture artist and pioneer in the NFT digital Renaissance, at the very first NFT NYC event post Covid lockdown. This footage was captured on 35mm black and white film, taken on a 1980s camera, the Canon Sureshot.
Catalina
in Her Home
This film portraiture series introduces Catalina, a California artist, and archival librarian, in her home. This footage was captured on hand-rolled 620mm color film, taken on a 1950s camera, the Kodak Junior II.
Rob
Guam in the City
This series walks around New York City documenting the sights seen with Rob as he visits the city from when North West coast. This footage was captured on 35mm color film, taken on a 1960s camera, the Packtica LB.
Dirty
in Studio
This in-studio film series introduces lighting praised poses, using single direction studio lighting and high contrast black and white images. This footage was captured on 35mm black and white film, taken on a 1980s camera, the Canon Sureshot.
