Shower Thoughts: Mamiya 7II + Kodak Portra 800
Written and Photographed by Karol Gustavv Małecki
Artist
My name is Karol Gustavv Małecki and I am a Polish Film Photographer. Film cameras have always fascinated me with their unique color renderings and antique methods. When I shoot, I look for unique lines and mysterious subjects/scenarios. If you like my work, feel free to check out my Instagram!
Gear and Film Stock
I use a Mamiya 7ii with the Mamiya 80mm f4 Lens. This is a medium format camera. Loading Kodak Portra 800 into the camera is a great choice for shooting these implied Portraits. The color rendering achieves smooth skin tone and an artistic grain resolution. A perfect choice to shoot lowlight indoors!
This image was shot on a tripod. To be honest, this photo was very spontaneous and I don’t remember my shutter or aperture. I developed and scanned this film myself.
Shower Thoughts
Taken on a rainy evening in the middle of Poland. Every year we go to Podlasie (North of Poland) to our favorite summer house. It’s usually not that long of a trip, only a few hours, but the weather on this day was ominous with poor visibility. We had no choice but to stop at a roadside hostel where this photo was taken. We soon noticed this beautiful shower inside the cabin which had this dreamy tempered glass and light on the bottom. After seeing this image, we were very glad we made the detour.
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