lazy weekend in palm springs

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[@WillemVerb]

that first photo :') so nice

[@gobgobcachoo]

the madman did a paid shoot with only two rolls of film? Nuts.

[@ferencbodor]

were the only two rolls that turned out lol

[@fhaladjian]

Two rolls are just to walk Baxter 😂

[@jasongold6751]

Jason did what he knew was sufficient! I covered a major religious event with 5 frames, in a Rollei-35.

[@sednoid]

you don't need to repeat every shot 20 times when you know what you're doing

[@CarlosERamos-ey1lj]

@@jasongold6751absolutely badass tbh

[@cameron6465]

Please keep giving Monica the freedom zoom. I love the different perspectives.

[@FAKEROONEY]

I don't think a lot of people consciously realize the sfx that you add to your videos. I noticed it once and I look for it every time! Love it daddy Jason.

[@brolvoo]

I noticed some of them but not in this vid. Can you give me a time stamp of the vfx in this video?

[@FAKEROONEY]

@@brolvoo the one that stood out to me which was probably difficult to make sound realistic was when Monica was walking up to a building and did a pose. I could hear the footsteps pretty loud and the ruffling of a jacket pretty loud. I can't say 100% that it was sfx but it sounded good.

[@m29matt]

I keep coming back and rewatching this video. The photos you made for this project are *so good*. ❤

[@blue_champignon5738]

If you need another Palm Springs motel to photograph, The Trixie Motel would be perfect for that pink fantasy!

[@aviee2046]

Every time I see you posted a new video, I go to Caleb's channel and play his video first. It's so I can first get his high hopes onto me and later come back to your video and get busted with a monotonic and depressive voice. It feels like a rollercoaster ride.

[@cian.photography]

love how monica's and jason's photo styles are completely different

[@mgscheue]

Yes, that's fun! Hope there's more of her work in future videos.

[@Torontoflatlander]

I love this channel because no matter how fed up I am with my day, you're just 3 more sub-basement levels of "over it" than I can ever be. Also I learn things from time to time so that's fun I guess.

[@Grandcentralgoods]

Ain’t lying. Literally sat on the toilet and started watching.

[@ehvisuals]

Very happy to see Slim Aarons getting some more recognition. Has been my favorite photographer since I was a kid. Sweet video as always.

[@yesthisisdonut]

god damn that "lube bay" counter shot had me rolling

[@ldstirling]

In my opinion, any video that features Monica is a good one.

[@geofff6671]

Two issues with Kodachrome. It’s not made anymore and you can’t develop it. Other than that, it’s a great film.

[@itskylehale]

Hey thanks for the shout out! Kodachrome was absolutely a pain to develop. Not recommended…😅

[@jasongold6751]

Only Kodak could and Dwayne's.The colors were never correct!!

[@driftfits]

Tomorrow may be Good Friday, but this is Great Thursday because a new Grainydays video is out

[@OrangeBrick8]

How dare you assume I watch your videos on the toilet. I’m appalled.

[@AndrewJacksonSE]

Quite - I’m having a bath …

[@keithparker7412]

Yea I would never be on the toilet while watching grainydays…. 😳

[@mackenlyparmelee5440]

Speak for yourself. My ass cheeks are both irnly planted on the toulet seat and completely asleep and I'm not sure I want to deal with them waking back up any time soon.

[@Nitidus]

Exactly. Now leave me alone so I can wipe my ass.

[@chadwickerman]

I know right? I watch his videos IN the toilet.

[@1sademokid]

Babe wake up Jason posted a new video! 😍

[@whothennow24]

That’s the same comment everyone makes on every video. Your stolen joke isn’t funny anymore.

[@1sademokid]

@@whothennow24 wow thanks?

[@chadwickerman]

@@whothennow24 maybe it wasn't a joke. Maybe they were talking to their waifu, Alexa, and she decided to post the statement as a comment on the video. You know how those AIs are.

[@travishikeslakemi]

Michigander here. My very first roll of color film I ever shot was in Palm Springs when I was visiting a friend a few years ago. Ironically, that’s also when I first discovered your YT channel and work. Got a chance to spend last summer in Palm Springs again, shot soooooo much film while there. Shoutout to the Camera West store in Rancho Mirage for being my film “supplier” while I was in town. Such a fun summer.

[@mgscheue]

Have you seen his road trip video when he went through Michigan? Makes me want to go to Belle Isle, again.

[@travishikeslakemi]

No!! I haven't seen that video. I'll have to try and find it. Belle Isle is on my to-do list still!@@mgscheue

[@markrawlings1496]

In the 80s I shot (exposed) a lot of Kodachrome 64 in the Philippines. The green foliage, blue skies and depending on the angle the various blue colors of the ocean were spectacular despite my limited abilities. Also shot a lot of Fuji color 1600 scuba diving. However, between the high grain of the film and the water filtering out sunlight most of those photos were bland. Started shooting film again about a decade ago. Went looking for Kodachrome 64 (talk about being out of touch). All I could find was the old Paul Simon song.

[@NBartrina]

This is "Americana" I like your sense of humor and your photography. Watching you from Llança, about 160 kilometers north of Barcelona, near French border. Some day I'll make a trip in the USA , very close with what you did in Palm Springs. I did something similar in the nineties over the East cost. Best wishes.Luis .

[@marximus4]

The American Southwest is a must-see.

[@rockindude3001]

As a kid we did afternoon trips from Roses to Llanca, had wonderful Xurros, hiked up that hill in the port... Mentioning you home brought back all sorts of nostalgia. Luis, I hope that one day you can make that trip! Cheers from Germany. (Now I want Xurros and some salty Costa Brava breeze)

[@ferencbodor]

grainydays x palm springs two of my favorite things

[@gonnor_cates]

your shots make me want to drink the Palm Springs pool

[@stillimagery]

Pete brought me here and im so glad he did ... I love it here .. your personality your style your photography everything is absolutely amazing ❤️

[@mrstandfast2212]

057-1.02: A very cool vedub with roof rack.

[@MrBmxblur]

YEESS, exactly my thoughts haha

[@elizabethbonbright5361]

for a long time i've tried to deny how much i love california, but your photography- the warm tones and overall romantic shots, make it actually impossible to keep up that front :')

[@ldstirling]

I can 100% confirm that the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is totally awesome. You're so high up, with an awesome view of the desert below.

[@thomasbrady8056]

I am actually laughing so loud! I SWEAR to you as you said 'slammed your bare ass on to [a toilet]' I actually did at that EXACT moment. I can't believe how incredibly well timed that was.

[@tomwestbrook]

Kodachrome rocked. I gave up 35mm photography when Dwayne’s quit developing it. No point. You’re all wasting your time. I even shot it in 120 on my Mamiya 7.

[@BrianMR87]

Love your videos! Can you add aperture setting details (SP, ISO, Aperture m) to your images in the videos? I also have the Konica Hexon 21-35 lens (may have purchased it after seeing your M6 lol) and want to get better with exposure and sharpness on such a unique but slower lens. Also curious on how to push my M8.2 more which mirrors film low light limitations to get the looks that I want. Cheers!

[@ellijahsmith4445]

That N2 Deep reference was the hidden gem in this video. I’m amazed anyone else other than me knew that song.

[@MrNEWLAND66]

Looking forward to the upcoming photo book. The "Toilet Book of Toilets" will be a great book for the toilet.... If my phones dead.

[@SteezyFleeces]

Shits banging. I think this video is one I have re-watched the most in the smallest amount of time. The music, story telling, and visuals just keep me on a loop

[@Minolta_Gal]

Love that Minolta. Picked one up for $5.00 from goodwill online. Lovely photos as always.

[@FerrumMaster]

Kodakchrome has(had) much more dynamic range, especially the 25, than ektrachromes ~5ish. So you must shoot it using zone exposure as first, well the bland desert setting helps(also the dominant yellow) if you don't look into bushes. You push more shadows you tamper brights and vice versa, thus why the skin tones suffer often, keeping aside the fact it natively likes to color shift if exposed wrong.

[@AmorsAverageAdventures]

Awesome seeing you drive through the same parts of freeway and streets I know really well 😀 I love Palm Springs and live nearby

[@tesshu2000]

love the epic conversation with Monica shot and the toilets looks desent.

[@chrisbarne7458]

If monica likes contrasty scenes then definitely black and white film next. Maybe PanF or just starting off on Kentmere.

[@suzanne3t]

So jealous you got that close to a Le Labo. Nice shots, too!

[@smlelikeyoumeanit3882]

I reckon Monica deserves a nice roll of Ektar 100 next!

[@sanyoochoa3304]

Dude was waiting to see when you were gonna make it to my hood! It had Jason written all over! Rad to see you caught the scene. Wish to have cross paths

[@slipknotserge]

Same here! I live in Indio!

[@scottchenoweth4937]

Hooray, Monica & Baxter! The E100 looks really good with your filter.

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

Not too many people are shooting Portra 400, maybe you could give Monica a roll of that and see if she can introduce people to the film stock. Bue seriously, lomo turquoise.

[@slipknotserge]

Bro was in my hell hole of a backyard. Interesting seeing an outsiders perspective on where I live.

[@budgetbiker7]

Dude...those first shots were insane. Excellent video.

[@splootan]

Haha wonderful stuff, and great pics! 👍

[@ThePhotoDept]

Sick lens, sick vibes, sick boy.

[@ramonarmendariz8497]

I think Monica is the Real photographer. You are a great narrator!!😊

[@blainehale]

My brother is the one that wrote that Kodachrome article you showed :)

[@make_it_nashty7206]

I've finally taken the time to watch this video, and I feel incredibly called out because I am indeed sitting on the toilet right now...

[@AREKU]

For some scenens, maybe a PL-filter on top of the warming filter to get one step closer to the good ol’ Koda?

[@ckhicks]

I’d love to know which ISO range you use the most - seems like a lot of your best work is fairly closed down. The framing and deep focus is such a vibe with those sharp lenses on the M6. Bravo.

[@J_Andress29]

Gotta show off the Diamond Dynasty team one of these days! Love your work, it's been a big inspiration as I get started with film photography

[@ShadesOClarity]

Dope hotel, breh. I still have a roll of Ektrachrome I bought two years ago in the fridge. I am just waiting on the wrong time to bust it out. Looks like a fun place.

[@resarfw]

And where is "the fridge" located? I too would like to purchase a roll of Ektachrome. Please share. 🙂

[@TM-hw5tq]

love this

[@reeft]

edging over here to see your shots, dude

[@markgoostree6334]

I'm old. I shot Kodachrome because my dad shot Kodachrome. I also shot Ektachrome .... No, I don't feel special. Just old. You always have a video that is fun to watch. Just all laid backsort of. Good thing Monica can help keep you on track.

[@FerrisThomas]

Great stuff, Jason.

[@Nijensikkens]

Cinestill offers a special E6 developing kit that actually gets the look pretty close to the Kodachrome look with Ektachrome.

[@rebeccasuur]

pool shot looks bomb! Maybe give monica a black and white film?!

[@Dibblesoldhollywood]

A Palm Springs Jason vid?! BEEETTTTTTT

[@thevoiceman6192]

Nice photos. Now I see why your are championing to bring back Aerochrome.

[@funkmasterkirk]

Mr. Peanut has a cane though... Do you get a weapon ???

[@dcallan812]

Interesting video, great photos 👍👍

[@trippwilsonphoto]

Wow those opening images.

[@bootcopy]

Monica needs some lomo purple in her life. Or redscale.

[@lucabellomo]

How did you know that I am watching your videos while sitting on a toilet?! A true magician

[@victorcapacetejr955]

Never felt more known then at 1:22 😳

[@vivekp.5210]

Cool project. PS- you can never have too many Margaritas

[@julianv.1426]

I just love you guys

[@KyleCrocodile]

1:19 you read my mind

[@bjornschilasky7605]

I guess these shots are, ... ok. 🤩

[@albionmerrick]

I thought I was original when I bought an imagetech 3d camera for six bucks, and then I found out you already made a video on it!

[@bscottkillian]

I think Ektar at 50 might be more Kodachrome than E100. Those reds really make the look.

[@PatrickGregoryDaniels]

Nice song choice at 14:37 bro. Moody blues 👍🏿

[@elderinmoi1571]

The video title is so promising …. I had to check it out 😂

[@aheadachewithpictures]

i think your kodachrome substitute is a lot flatter than the real thing, kodachrome usually has little to nothing in the shadows, but the colours are really close!!

[@Francois_L_7933]

I'm really surprised that you haven't shot a single roll of B&W Infrared à la Julius Shulman. He was the one who made all those iconic photos of the Case Study houses in Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs after all.

[@barlosjimbo5200]

I think Monica should try Lomo Purple next time.

[@airdailyx]

N2 Deep?? Park the ride in the front like a slick one, just in case, we got a bust a quick one? 😂

[@paulushdk]

first time seeing you not alone on a trip lol

[@ericmorales1934]

Any place is better for pictures than Florida. I guess.

[@eileenofearth]

i love this video, as i do every video you make, but i especially loved when you talked about slim, would be cool to have a more in depth video about photographers you look to for inspiration/enjoyment

[@jagerbolt90]

*Watches this video tearfully looking at my last roll of Ektachrome that I haven't been able to develop yet because developing 120 E-6 is hella expensive and I don't get paid until next week*

[@andresdubz]

dayum son super fresh pics

[@hex_1733]

"chicken fajita" made me flinch

[@baekmedier]

expose 1 stop lower in camera and push 1 stop in development and you got the same contrast as the original :P

[@michaelcoleman5058]

Mama took my Kodachrome away!

[@galianophoto]

about a year ago i did corporate headshots with a coworker and an employee of the company we did headshots for said he still shoots and self processes kodachrome. does spelunking, shoots kodachrome at long exposures, processes it at home. showed us some images he developed and they were nuts. ektachrome is fine though

[@JerryNovak]

Mr. Peanut IS the correct answer.

[@Zatoichi_dev]

I need to know more about the 3D wizard. Did you just tape bingo chips over the first two lenses? Anything over the third lens? I really want to try this with mine

[@Frantixj]

Monica should have her own YT channel dedicated to putting up with your shit ;)

[@johnger850305]

magnificent.

[@garyonnen7634]

Oddly, I have watched a video or two of yours sitting on the throne.

[@multiguy101]

Yellow M&M can get the handsssssssssssssssss

[@joecollinsphoto]

I will definitely be ripping off your Ektachrome hack. It’s a cool vibe.

[@otbvisuals]

I love how KZbin doesnt show me your new videos..They play once i see another video in the background while editing..Then boom..A sarcasm voice comes on lol..Dont mind it lol..Keep it up bro..

[@RealBesty]

Mr Peanut is armed (with a cane)…

[@mgscheue]

Mr Peanut is one bad-ass dude!

[@amberisvibin]

which filter did you use?

[@simonecampolucci2334]

Dov'è Baxter?