One thing I have wanted to do for a while is to scan all of my grandfathers old negatives. It's going to be a huge undertaking but it's something I've wanted to do for a long time. I have only about 30 frames scanned already, I was using them for a couple of books that I made last year. Aside from just having a digital archive of his images, I feel like I still want to work with them in some way.
My Grandfather was a great portrait photographer. He inspired me to get into photography in the first place. I have fond memories of him in his tiny dark room in the basement of my Grandparents house. Oh, how I both loved and feared that red light.
After having gone through some of his old film, I was really amazed at some of the candid moments he captured. Even when people were posed, he seemed to manage to capture something inexplicably special. Whenever I look at them I realize that he still inspires me to be a better portrait photographer from beyond the grave, and I'm proud to have his film. It's given me glimpses of his past with his children and his life with my Grandmother. Not everybody has that privilege.
I'll eventually post some of my favorites. Here is one:
I'm also scanning a bunch of my old drawings/sketches, negatives, books, etc.
Stay tuned.
4 comments:
I didn't realize there was such a great story behind you doing photography. Can't wait to see more, reminds me of August Sander's portraits in a weird way.
ditto to what eugen said. you think you know someone! j/k. its great to still find stuff out about each other after all this time! i'm looking forward to seeing your grandfathers photos.
aw the fiddle.
yea these are great momma
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