Thanks for this! The 'knot in your stomach' line is perfect. Shooting large format for action sports is one the most devoted choices you can make because you can't bring a digital body as a backup. I also liked the story about the can can/snagged foot. The gap between the perfect shot you see in your head and the one that actually comes out is the game with film. I'm excited to see Makes and Misses when it's released.
Thank you for taking the time to read it and share your thoughts. It was fascinating interviewing Dave about this, and it means a lot to know those details stood out to you. I'm looking forward to Dave's "Makes and Misses" as well!
I found many of my current thoughts reflected in this article. I am an amateur photographer. I began with a darkroom, moved into the digital era, and now find myself considering a return to film—this time in medium format.
I understand the difficulties: the waiting, the uncertainty, the disappointment, and the dedication the process demands. Yet I have come to believe that film photography may ultimately have an ethical dimension. It gives the subject the opportunity to escape, not to surrender completely to the photographer's intention. A successful photograph is no longer taken for granted; it becomes something to be earned.
I really like the idea that film requires the photographer to collaborate with chance rather than control every outcome. It asks to work from a place of trust, patience, and passion, and I think that gives the work more meaning and purpose. There's something creatively freeing about embracing the unknown instead of trying to control every circumstance. Thanks for sharing your perspective, and for taking the time to read!
.. relate 100 per from myriad angles - tho most of my stills stuff is straight opportunistic docu - but hardcore ‘sporting docu came my way here & there Stills & Motion Picture - my hardcore motion picture fiction reality - totally reads him & ‘gets what he’s doin ! - if you can visualize it & orchestrate it - you can capture it .. would beg him to execute one - totally kickass & I would ‘write it as a ‘character event’ within my spec Story Outline.. way outta his preferred realm .. think what he could do with an electric board up on its hydrofoil & operating his camera on a drone with with expert drone operator .. I see him in context to Banksy - both way outta my league - yet have shot such stuff - insane risk involved 🦎🏴☠️🧨
Hi Thomas. Thanks for reading! I'm really glad it resonated. Dave's process is certainly unconventional, but that's what makes it so fascinating. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Thanks for this! The 'knot in your stomach' line is perfect. Shooting large format for action sports is one the most devoted choices you can make because you can't bring a digital body as a backup. I also liked the story about the can can/snagged foot. The gap between the perfect shot you see in your head and the one that actually comes out is the game with film. I'm excited to see Makes and Misses when it's released.
Thank you for taking the time to read it and share your thoughts. It was fascinating interviewing Dave about this, and it means a lot to know those details stood out to you. I'm looking forward to Dave's "Makes and Misses" as well!
I found many of my current thoughts reflected in this article. I am an amateur photographer. I began with a darkroom, moved into the digital era, and now find myself considering a return to film—this time in medium format.
I understand the difficulties: the waiting, the uncertainty, the disappointment, and the dedication the process demands. Yet I have come to believe that film photography may ultimately have an ethical dimension. It gives the subject the opportunity to escape, not to surrender completely to the photographer's intention. A successful photograph is no longer taken for granted; it becomes something to be earned.
I really like the idea that film requires the photographer to collaborate with chance rather than control every outcome. It asks to work from a place of trust, patience, and passion, and I think that gives the work more meaning and purpose. There's something creatively freeing about embracing the unknown instead of trying to control every circumstance. Thanks for sharing your perspective, and for taking the time to read!
I enjoy this article a lot Hope.
Thank you.
Thank you for stopping by and reading, Dan! 😊
Holy Moly! What a nice article! And photos!
Thank you for taking the time to read!
.. relate 100 per from myriad angles - tho most of my stills stuff is straight opportunistic docu - but hardcore ‘sporting docu came my way here & there Stills & Motion Picture - my hardcore motion picture fiction reality - totally reads him & ‘gets what he’s doin ! - if you can visualize it & orchestrate it - you can capture it .. would beg him to execute one - totally kickass & I would ‘write it as a ‘character event’ within my spec Story Outline.. way outta his preferred realm .. think what he could do with an electric board up on its hydrofoil & operating his camera on a drone with with expert drone operator .. I see him in context to Banksy - both way outta my league - yet have shot such stuff - insane risk involved 🦎🏴☠️🧨
Hi Thomas. Thanks for reading! I'm really glad it resonated. Dave's process is certainly unconventional, but that's what makes it so fascinating. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.