05/12/2024
However, there’s also a deeper aspect with analogic photography: the process. Personally, film and analog cameras have pushed me beyond my limits. The limited number of shots per roll and the cost of film make me consider each scene carefully before pressing the shutter. It’s quite the opposite of my impulsive style, reminiscent of Daido Moriyama’s snapshots with digital cameras. Additionally, the flash mounted on 1980s compact film cameras, the small viewfinder that forces precise framing and the audible noise of the shutter and film advance all contribute to my visibility on the streets. Paradoxically, this pushes me to intentionally reveal myself, to lay my cards on the table without hiding anything. Although it’s not my usual approach, but I find it really enjoyable.
This Image Below which is shot with Pentax MX 35mm Format Camera with Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Black and White Film is one of my favorite image at the Streets of Calcutta.
- Ankit Datta ©
