Portland Engagement Photographer | Retro Vibe.

This awesomely hip couple is getting married this summer and I can't wait to photograph their wedding. They're both so easy going and happy.

They showed great patience during their engagement session, while I fiddled around with several of my vintage cameras. We did their photos at one of their favorite bars near their home in Portland. 

Salem Fine Art Photographer | Me time.

I recently took a weekend trip to Astoria, Oregon. 

By myself.

Yes, BY. MY. SELF. 

And it was glorious! 

We used to live there, but the only purpose for this 

trip was for me to get some quality "me time" and relax. 

I took a few shots shortly before sunset.

 I stumbled across this amazing antique store. 

I don't know if it just did not exist when I lived in Astoria, or if it is new. If it was there, I don't know how I missed it! 

I bet I sat and watched the sea lions for an hour, if not longer. 

They are SO funny! 

I also brought along my Yashica (as seen here) with me for some practice.

Retro Rewind: Sabre 620

It's Retro Rewind Wednesday!

If you are unfamiliar with this project, 

click HERE to read more about it.

Make sure to click the link at the end of this post to visit the 

next retro rewind photographer's blog post!

This month, I shot with a Sabre 620, which is available in a 

variety of colors, including mint green, red, blue, beige, black, 

brown marble, and possibly others. I only own the beige and the 

black models, but would love to collect more!

Brand/Model: Sabre 620 

film type/size: 620 (medium format)

Years of production: 1956-1972 (by Shaw-Harrison)

Film used for this blog post: Kodak t-max 400

Here is what the camera looks like. The circle in the center is where the lens is located and the square at the top is the view finder. As you can see, they don't exactly line up. 

This can make for interesting compositions. Or not.

This is the camera, apart, ready for film to be loaded. 

As you can see, it's a VERY basic plastic box camera. Because it's 

so simple in design, negative scratches are a common occurrence, as 

the film can scrape on things when winding.

Here are a few photos that I took with the camera. 

If you're interested in shooting with a Sabre, I recommend having a lot of light or using 800-3200 speed film. I am not positive, but I believe the shutter speed is around 1/50 second and the aperture is around f/5.6. I had a hard time finding the answer to this when I researched the camera. 

Here is a fun little light leak, which makes this image interesting. My friends, who were with me at a haunted cemetery when I took this, insist it's a ghost. If so, I think we should name him Kodak. 

Please CLICK HERE to visit Azure Marie Photography's Retro Rewind blog post for this month. Make sure to keep clicking to complete the circle!