A New Habit to Reconnect with Photography

[@kjersticooper]

This is such a cool thing to do in the mornings! I'm also glad that you shared photos that were overexposed and not necessarily "Instagram-worthy" and it inspires me to start focusing on how to find interesting angles or scenes before getting into the technical settings of photography. Thank you for posting this!

[@SophiaCarey]

Ah I’m so glad! I definitely don’t think there should be a pressure for every photo to be “worthy” for socials, or publication at all. I think it’s nice to be comfortable in shooting just because you want to!

[@andykphoto]

Thinking about it, I have a similar practice some days, I go plug my car in at a charger and spend about 20 minutes walking back to work from “home”. It’s definitely been an enjoyable practice, whether on digital or film.

[@SophiaCarey]

Can’t go wrong with a little walk to start the day

[@andykphoto]

@@SophiaCarey and taking photos definitely beats doing my day job 😹

[@soccerjockey]

what a great practice!

[@SophiaCarey]

Thank you! Too early to see if it'll have a real affect on me or my photography practice as of yet, but here's to hoping!

[@jenpearson-young8924]

Love this!

[@SophiaCarey]

Thank you!

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

I've been doing this in the morning when walking my dogs and it's been a game changer

[@SophiaCarey]

Honestly!!

[@gabvideo]

Exposure issues with the i2 have recently been acknowledged by the designers. Apparently the auto exposure algorithms were designed in conjunction with film having a lower iso value. There will be a firmware update soon to rectify this. As far as framing goes all non SLR cameras have this issue with parallax and relies on the photographer taking this into account if needing precise framing.

[@SophiaCarey]

That’s good to hear!

[@garethjones5068]

I’ve tried doing the walk before work think, it helps clear my head before my day. Never considered taking a camera with me, but it’s a consideration

[@SophiaCarey]

I definitely think it’s useful. It’s so easy to neglect your health (mental and physical) when you’re busy too, so making a walk in the morning a non-negotiable can only be a good thing. I think taking a camera is just one of those things that’s nice to have just in case. The first day I started this, I didn’t take a camera and I definitely regretted it. Some days I might only take 1 photo, if any, but it’s having the camera there just in case that’s the thing.

[@garybrowser6885]

more occasional Polaroid videos please - I think the 'not going what you are going to get' scenario with Polaroid adds a certain creative jeopardy - it's a bit like taking photos with your subconscious !😆

[@garybrowser6885]

or even not knowing..... not going sounds very Polaroid !!

[@SophiaCarey]

Hahaha definitely!

[@leapinto]

You are living my dream, I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering if you have used the flash with your RZ in a shoot and if so how did you meter for it. Keep up good work!

[@SophiaCarey]

Thank you so much! Yes, I use flashes all of the time with the RZ (there’s a few videos on the channel about shooting with strobes!) and I usually meter with a digital camera, which makes life a lot easier! I’m fairly certain that you can use meters like Sekonic light meters, though, to help you meter for strobes too. Hopefully that helps a little! Thank you so much!

[@lensman5762]

I enjoyed this very much. Don't forget that this Polaroid i2 is a viewfinder camera and not an SLR like the old SX70 was so there is a parallax issue when framing with near far objects, which reminds me that I have to use my SX70 one these days. The photograps where they have come out are beautiful. I have a feeling that the new Polaroid films do not keep very well and are volatile to temperature changes. Just buy them and use them is the best way, I guess.

[@SophiaCarey]

Yes! I definitely find it difficult to work out framing when the viewfinder doesn’t marry up to the lens. I have the same problem with the Fujifilm GA645 but, like I said in the video, it’s not very often that I line up symmetrical shots (and even then, I think that the difference between lens and viewfinder on the GA is less than that on the I-2). Definitely also agree re: the film and how to keep it - I’ll be ordering it on a shoot by shoot basis from now on I think! Thanks for watching!! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@lensman5762]

@@SophiaCarey To be fair, I have the same problem with my Leica M cameras in very close situations. This parallax error was one of the reasons that SLR took over the range finder crown all those years ago.

[@SophiaCarey]

@@lensman5762 that makes sense! Are there any tips to help bridge that discrepancy/rewire you brain and eye to help you figure it out? 🤣🤣

[@lensman5762]

@@SophiaCarey I don't know of any Sophia, sadly. The only cure atleast as far as my Leica M is concerned is to use the dedicated goggles that came with my 50mm F2 Summicron Dual Range which has close focusing capability, so it is Leitz's optical solution to the problem. For digital Ms I guess the use of the LCD screen or Leica's very expensive EVF unit would sort the problem. For Non- Leica cameras I would have no idea. In the Range Finder forum, it was suggested that the only viable solution would be to mentaly mark the position of the viewfinder and then move the camera up and left so the lens is at that position. How practical or accurate it is, is anyone's guess.

[@KateBaxter]

Were these photos shot in the area you moved to? If so, its such a lovely place and great for photo inspo! I used to live there, and miss it a whole lot. Morning walks by the water were such a wonderful way to start my day and I have a whole heap of (iPhone, lol) shots from those mornings. Look forward to seeing what you capture next.

[@iemwill9429]

this is very informative! :) ❤ALL your vids they're sooooo "ePIC" LOL :P keep it up! 🙏

[@SophiaCarey]

Thank you so much! Glad that you enjoyed!

[@lensman5762]

I believe that a new firmware has been released which is supposed to resolve the exposure issue.

[@arneheeringa96]

Lovely idea. Did you already meet photographer Liam Payne in the streets of Manchester?

[@arneheeringa96]

@@SophiaCarey I just saw a video about Liam Vincent Payne taking wet plate collodions in Manchester. Quite interesting, but yes I also saw some Markus Hofstätter, Borut Peterlin and other guys. Liam Heeley I don't know yet and will have a look!

[@SophiaCarey]

@@arneheeringa96 ah amazing, I’ll check them out!