35mm diary

There’s something genuinely magic about loading a roll of film, winding the lever, and knowing you only have 36 chances to get it right. Unlike shooting digital, where the screen gives you instant validation, analog photography forces you to slow down. You can’t just spray and pray; you have to think about every single frame, visualize the light, and commit.

And then comes the best (and most nerve-wracking) part: the waiting. That lingering uncertainty from the moment you drop off the roll until you finally hold the negatives or prints in your hand. It’s that gap between anticipation and reality that makes every keeper feel earned—and reminds you why photography used to feel like a craft.

KODAK GOLD ISO 200

ROLLEI 35 - TESSAR 40MM

HAMBURG - SEPTEMBER 26

KODAK GOLD ISO 200

ROLLEI 35 - TESSAR 40MM

STEINHAGEN - SEPTEMBER 26

FOMAPRAN ISO 200

EXAKTA VX 1000 - FLEKTOGON 2,8/35

NEW YORK - AUGUST 26

??? COLOR ISO 200

OLYMPUS OM-2 - 50mm

SYDNEY - JUNE 2002