Salem Portrait Photographer . . . A GIRL AND HER BIKE.

Christina is not only adorable, but she's quite talented when it comes to working on and restoring old bikes. I think her appreciation for these old bikes rivals mine for old cameras, so I kinda get it!

Salem Portrait Photographer | Beautiful Among the Flowers.

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 Photographer | Happy Spring!

Retro Rewind | Keystone Auto Instant 125x

This Retro Rewind post is a little different.

Why? Because I did not take these images. 

I found the film an antique shop in Salem, OR with film already in it! The roll was finished, but obviously old. 

I took it to Photo Vision lab in Salem, OR for processing and then scanned the images myself. I really wasn't expecting to see anything on the negatives, but sure enough, there were people who appeared to have been photographed in the 1970s! The quality is not great, but the people are easily recognizable. 

I would LOVE to try and find the people in these images, so please feel free to share this blog post! The more people that see it, the better.

Camera: Keystone Auto-Instant 125x

Film: 126 cartridge film

Produced: 1970

Developing: Photo Vision

I figure whoever is in that belly is close to my age now!

If you know who these people are, please email me at:

kel@kelwardphotography.com

I'd love to get these negatives to you!

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! 

Retro Rewind: Yashica Mat-124g | Salem Film Photographer

Welcome to Retro Rewind!

What is Retro Rewind, you ask?

Retro Rewind is a blog series, put on by a select group 

of photographers. Each month we will post about our experiments with 

antique, vintage, and retro cameras and/or old film. The interpretation 

of the project is very liberal and each member of the group will 

likely have very different results. 

Each member will include a link to another member's blog at the end of their post. By clicking on each link, you will eventually make a complete circle!

I, personally, have a relatively large collection of old cameras (25-30). Some are only a couple of decades old, while 

others are closer to a century old. 

I'm starting the project out with a camera that is currently in my camera bag and used on sessions. I'm still learning how to use it and have a ways to go, but I have to say that so far I love this camera! 

Brand: Yashica

Model: Mat-124 G

Film type: 120 (medium format)

Years of Production: (produced from 1970-1986)

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

Here is a photo of the camera, taken with my DSLR.

   I added a some filters to the b&w film image on this one (in photoshop).

This one has some texture added to it. 

Here is what the camera looks like when it is in use. 

It is a twin-lens reflect and the view finder is on top of the camera, so you look down into it. These were all taken with my iPhone. 

To view the Retro Rewind images of Tiara McFalls, an Ohio based photographer, CLICK HERE!

Salem Portrait Photographer | 1940s inspired

It was a privilege to photograph this gorgeous woman.

Her natural beauty combined with her killer wardrobe and sense of style made for a fabulous session. 

 Can you see her face in the top lens of the camera? 

She was watching me photograph her!

Did I mention that she's the mother of three boys?

Yeah, if she wasn't so awesome, I'd have to hate her a little bit.

Everyone knows I love shoes and that I am a sucker for details!