I Left My Digital Camera at Home | Film Photography Roadtrip

I left my digital camera at home and set off to the Outer Hebrides on a film photography road trip in my self converted small camper van. Shooting only film photography brings with it some challenges and in this video I try to work with hostile weather and harsh lighting. I use all of my experience as a photographer to get the most out of the landscape. I use my Hasselblad 501cm and load it with Ilford Delta 100 Black and White film. 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain: www.squarespace.com/heaton
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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Waking Up in Lewis
03:46 - My Film Cameras
06:18 - Loading Ilford Delta 100
08:52 - Image 1
10:46 - Image 2
11:44 - A New Location
15:19 - Image 3
17:32 - Image 4
18:59 - Camper Van Park Up Isle of Harris
22:04 - Sponsored Message
23:28 - All Images from this Video
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[@AsphaltPlanet1]

Thomas, I've been following your videos for years, I'm not a regular commenter or anything, but your videos are fantastic. I look forward to them every week. You are easily the best story teller in the landscape photography space. Thanks for the great content week after week.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks a lot, that's very kind of you to say. Glad you're still enjoying the content.

[@GeorgeLoch]

Agreed. There is a charm to Thomas’ approach. Always look forward to his day of the week.

[@deirdremcquade9690]

Agreed, as well!

[@cgan2013]

Ditto!! The best!!

[@susanfirth2279]

Also agree. This is by far my fave channel.

[@ratgirl13]

Dude, don’t sweat it, just enjoy being out there doing your thing and having a fun chill time- people who don’t appreciate it will literally click off, those of us who do will continue to enjoy your videos and work. Cheers, mate!

[@etch3130]

I started shooting film for the first time because of your videos, completely revived my love of getting out and taking pictures.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I know what you mean, but it's a hard thing to describe.

[@stefangonzalevski9532]

I get it ! I started photography with film. Every time I go back to it and get my slides developped (6x6), I have this immeasurable pleasure to check them on the light table. They seems so alive, so life-like (not sure of the exact wording here : I'm a bloody French !). They seems almost like in 3D.

[@JJ-fromDK]

Heatton commentating his taking of a photo, like a football match, was hilarious, just what I needed a monday evening.

[@kennygo8300]

I started shooting with film in the mid 70s. It's hard to describe the feeling of shooting something that you think it's good... but you really don't know until the film is developed. You think about each shot a LOT more. You care a LOT more. The feeling is... invested.

[@dreacul]

Beauuutiful, that allignament of the sun with the arch sending that light into it and breaking those photons into the beautifully frightening crashing wave. Excellent!!!

[@allansisson355]

Not a wasted trip, great shapes and textures. Then shooting into the sun, amazing.

[@philfyphil]

There’s something quite comforting seeing you snug in the van with the driving rain and wind outside.

[@edwardlee4032]

Words alone really do not express the joy of watching your videos. It makes my day and I look forward each week for more enjoyable videos. Thanks for your time and afford.

[@LostInEurope]

The adrenaline buzz when you are set up for a banger with the perfect sun just waiting for the right wave to hit, can definitely relate to that! Bet it's even more so when every shot costs you cash😅

[@neuberry]

Next time you're shooting b&w film, try a red filter. Where your yellow has a subtle effect, a red would be much more dramatic. Combining a red with your graduated ND often is very effective as well. However, be aware that most red filters will require 2.5 to 3 stops more exposure. Also, Ilford Delta isn't inherently a high contrast film, but it responds well to exposure and development manipulation to increase/decrease contrast and shadow detail.

[@bellybutton123456]

Little tip for you Tom.....When unloaded Store film backs without the slides installed.........Keeps the Velvet in the slide opening less depressed.

[@henrikgphotography]

Thomas you’re photography is so natural! And the videos is great! Keep on working and make my day every morning when I enjoy you’re videos.👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@n1k1george]

I rather enjoy these video where not everything comes up rainbows and unicorns. The appeal of your channel is that you keep landscape photography real and honest for your audience. We love it that you bring us along on your journeys - warts and all. It is also the motivation to get off my butt and face the elements: I just ask myself, what would Thomas do?

[@luismartins3262]

I got three funny little comments about this very enjoyable video. I found it funny at the very beginning when you say "Today we are going to go shooting... ON FILM!". I 'm an old fart who did that for over twenty years, so for me, that was funny to see such excitement! Jumping to point number three which is also related to film shooting. I loved to see you getting all giddy trying to time the wave at its peak. I still do that even with digital cameras. And the reward is fantastic when you get the images back and you got one just right. None of this spray and pray stuff, and no chimping. As for point number two, I giggled when you told us with whom you went on this trip with. There's Adam Gibbs, Alistair Ben, and a guy named Phil. No last name, no explanation as to whom he is. It felt like he is the proverbial actor from the old Star Trek series that wore the red shirt. Sooner or later he is just gonna disappear so don't pay too much attention to him! I just found that funny. I think my favorite shot was your "rubbish" composition.

[@amorrisphoto]

Personally, I feel like these "non-productive" videos are a lot of fun to watch. They also level set what it's like to be a photographer. Social media often abstracts that away so I really appreciate you sharing the videos and the shots like this!

[@alangauld6079]

I liked them all bar the second sand shot. But "McDurdle Door" was the standout shot. Love that Beam of light.

[@michalciepi]

Just watch and relax - always happy when I see a video is up

[@paulstillwell]

In the photo recap at the end, the 2nd image of the sand, and the arch with the sun ray streaming through it... both awesome shots! Thank-you for continuing to do what you do. Love your vids!

[@teriwhittaker9716]

I am new to you and your channel! I want to watch every video you have made. You have inspired me to dive into landscape photography, to buy a used film Hasselblad, to come and hike through the UK, and I have wanted a camper van and I so enjoyed watching you build out your camper. I cannot express how much I am enjoying your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@parvec]

Second image is simply brilliant, great vision there. It's always great to see you outside with horrible weather while I'm in my office having a coffee, super cosy. Thanks for everything

[@kevinarmstrong3415]

The image of the sun shining through the arch with the crashing wave in front and the sun behind was perfect.

[@GertJanKole]

Great video, as always. Really enjoy watching your journey, especially since you tell the story so well and the images are always worth waiting for. Specifically love the mix of landscape and abstract, from sweeping panoramas to still life. Thank you!

[@gschweiger]

That first shot is really, really nice.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. I'm never sure how those abstract type shots will be received.

[@NeoLithiumCat]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I think your abstract shots are my favourites, actually. That and a good old lone tree!

[@gschweiger]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto I'm a big fan (and amateur creator) of abstract photography. I really appreciate seeing these types of shots.

[@georgfritz]

Love the Film Photography and the progress, fun and adventure is more then a mass result.

[@stevesomers7366]

Really enjoy taking trips with you, Tom. Great messages to viewers and love the new locations. Cheers!

[@BobEstremera]

Thanks for taking us along, mate. Inspiring as always. Those abstracts were great with beautiful textures, tones and shapes. Success, I’d say.

[@EvanLindy]

500K congrats!! Well deserved 🙏🙏

[@sarahinscotland]

This is my favorite video you've made. I love film and how it forces you to be more in the moment. And you came away with stunning images!

[@davidhuth5659]

Beautiful collection of images...per usual! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChristopherMay]

Some wonderfully evocative B&W images in this video, Thomas. As always, thanks for taking us along on the journey!

[@valpayne2963]

Great to see you having fun. The first sand image is my favourite, such detail. Gorgeous.

[@amalieemmynoether992]

Loved the b/w take in this week's images. Third one is my favourite. I love how the sun in the shot is a fiery ball, and love the range of tones in the image...oh and the wave of course that completes the story in the scene ❤️❤️

[@nessday1821]

Thanks Tom. I really enjoyed this video. Regardless if you captured a great image or not, I found your enthusiasm this time infectious. Your pure joy at enjoying your photography was great to see. Keep enjoying the adventure.

[@tTLM823]

Thomas, thank you for ALL your ideas and instruction. You're great!

[@davidellinsworth22]

Brilliant. I look forward to your videos every week. Love your film videos every bit as much as the digital ones. Great shots. I love shooting film, and will definitely be giving Delta 100 a try in future.

[@danieljamesphillips8364]

That arch photo is bloody brilliant. The fact you were shooting in to the sun is what makes the image with the light coming through the arch and perfectly lighting up the crashing wave. Honestly I think that’s my favourite photo of yours I’ve seen recently.

[@kevinjmurrphotography]

Thomas great video, watching you work watching you work in the harsh weather conditions and getting great shots is very motivational and inspiring. Love the shot with the wave crashing in front of the arch also very glad to be able to keep up regularly once again with your weekly videos.

[@Ktizo_Images]

I had fun watching you have fun. Merry Christmas!

[@seantomlinson3320]

that was lovely. A really fun change of pace using the monochrome film and as usual nice compositions. Well done. Looking forward to next week!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Hi Thomas, really enjoyed the video. Love the wild moody days, which can be a challenge, especially waiting for the right wave. The patterns made by sea and sand are beautiful, natures sculptures. Thanks again take care till next time Alioban

[@ZeLoShady]

Beautiful shots Thomas! Each one is a banger!

[@davidgilmore2565]

Hi Thomas. Loved the first abstract image with the yellow filter. Thanks for sharing another great adventure. Cheers. Dave

[@mollyanderson449]

When I started taking photos in 2016 this was the first channel I subscribed to and since I’ve rarely missed a video. The images are beautiful and content is engaging, but nothing is more inspiring than seeing someone truly enjoy what they’re doing…having fun and experimenting! The beautiful images are a bonus! Keep up the great work.

[@calvinwon5113]

I love shooting on film! It's how I learned photography years ago. I've been spoiled with digital for a while now, and decided to slow it down and get back into film. In a way, digital can sometimes give you a bit of an illusion of skill. But shooting film will let you know EXACTLY where you are. It's very humbling!

[@Speanz]

I am absolutely delighted The colliding wave image looks very fabulous.

[@westvirginianlivin9871]

I gotta say this seemed like the most fun i've seen you have in a video. You seemed more relaxed and just thoroughly enjoying the day for the most part.

[@AndyNoblePhotography]

Awesome video Thomas, absolutely loved the film images. I can only imagine how much work all of these videos take, so much b-roll. Excellent. Looking forward to seeing the next episode.

[@filipviljamaasvensson]

Really enjoyed this long and well-made video! Lots of mood, and inspiration. Also very nice images, great job!

[@yannickjorzik-brzelinski8954]

at 15:36 i satisfied said yessss as if i took the photo by myself. great episode thanks man!

[@bernieshore]

Great Video Thomas, appreciate the work you put into your videos.

[@weschilton]

Man, I really love B&W film photography and these images are really wonderful! I love the high contrast and grain. There is something about B&W that crystalizes the story in the image without distraction. Really nice work!

[@allynhawthorne4434]

So hyped tom, really glad you left the digital at home. Watching you shoot film is one of my favorite things.

[@fgalaxie123]

The videos where to experiment and have fun are also more engaging for me, I love the energy it shares. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@fionam.1784]

Yessss! Thomas does another epic film photography video. Best Christmas present for me so thanks. I’ve been patiently waiting since the iconic ‘sheep in the snow’ and lone grass video.

[@sharonlee782]

Stunning images Tom. Love your work and your video content is one of my favs 😁

[@brianmckeever5280]

Very nice! The backlit sea spray through the hole in the sea stack is terrific. Thanks!

[@TheycallmeWade]

Another great video, love watching someone enjoy life and have fun. Having fun seems to be a long lost art form.

[@georgedavall9449]

Nobody does it like you Mr. Thomas Heaton! I absolutely enjoy these out and about videos, with you narrating from inside the van, especially in inclimate weather. Your videography and stills prowess second to none! Very nice! Cheers from across the pond! Happy Holidays! Stay safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍✌🏻😁🇬🇧🇺🇸📷

[@nickimcguire374]

Loved this video. No need to apologize! It has made me excited to try film because of the amount of thinking you put into each shot and I can't imagine how satisfying it must be to get a great film photo. I love digital, but I've been inspired to slow down a bit and try film because of this episode. So thanks!

[@cool4fam99]

another fun trek thomas. well done!

[@frankstremke255]

Congrats on one of your best videos yet. Fantastic work. Great storytelling and amera work. And yes the photos are great to, love the first one the most.

[@Mrbluesplayer43]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Tom, especially since I was at those locations just a few weeks ago and seeing your video makes me want to go back. It was my first experience of Lewis & Harris and I have to say what a fabulous place, but with very challenging weather. Our trip to the arch was so blustery and wet that I shot pretty much sat down on a boulder, holding onto my tripod and most of the resultant images littered with rain spots.I also had a lens die too so I can't imagine just shooting film there, so well done you.

[@romainquesnoy4092]

Wonderfull black and white shots, love it !

[@harveytrop1637]

I loved your abtract B&W images; you did great!

[@chrisdrake447]

It’s always about the journey, watching your videos, Thomas. Even when most of the destinations are as compelling as Lewis & Harris. Not a single one has ever been a disappointment, whether you get the shot or not. Just don’t stop, yet...

[@MrEszet]

Proper film episode! Keep them coming!

[@christianpatton1852]

All beautiful pictures enjoying every video tremendously !

[@chrisdowswell]

I think the documenting of your process, struggles with weather, unsure of images, etc is something we can all relate to... that I think makes this video successful. Story matters and you've delivered on that... Thanks! The images did turn out pretty sweet to me. 👍👍👍

[@annetivendale8616]

Such rugged beauty.Loved this video Thomas.

[@jimalbrightjr.9229]

Great video and storytelling. I really liked the picture of the sea arch. Well done! Always look forward to your videos. I haven't shot film in years, brings back memories.

[@DanielePauletto]

One of your best video Sir! Photos are very beautiful but the arch and big wave one is superb. Rocks alined with the big splash alined with light rays, the arch AND the sun? wow, love it!

[@gojkodjurkovic]

lovely video Thomas! I felt the tension at my home while watching you wait for the big wave.

[@jimgraves4197]

This is what I love about film photography. There is no certainty about a shot until you see that film come out of the developing tank. Beautiful images, Thomas.

[@cinco.lorenzo]

Thanks Thomas for these videos! Really learning a lot with how you approach landscape photography with just these two lenses. I only have a 30mm and 56mm for my camera so far (APSC) and it's easy to want/be out of the moment when you're wishing you had a different point of view (such as the dramatic feel of a wide angle). But it's far more important to be able to tell a story with the tools you have rather than losing focus (no pun intended) when you're right then and there in front of a scene. I look forward to your videos every week!

[@IanMacey]

Thomas, I really enjoyed this first day on Lewis and Harris. I was lucky to visit the Isles in 2019 with several friends and your video brought back so many happy memories. Really looking forward to the next video. All the best and thank you.

[@dtaylor607]

Absolutely love your film work and the B&W from the Hasselblad was superb. Can’t wait to see the panos from the Fuji. That’s my favorite camera to see you use. Thank you for a film only episode (or two). BTW, fantastic B roll shot of you pulling into you park up at night.

[@PhilThach]

9:17 is a really clever image. I don't think I would have thought to make that shot. 15:59 is outstanding! I feel like the buildings in 18:20 do a nice job of giving the image scale. I think this is my favorite of your film camera outings. Bravo.

[@dalkapur]

Waiting for the Right Wave. A seascape photographer's epitaph ;-)

[@peterwolf3001]

well done for highlighting that good work of the Harris trust. I loved the images too.

[@mhc2b]

Just as a mild FYI concerning b&w filters - I've been shooting b&w film since 1970. There are three basic b&w filters which affect contrast - yellow, orange, and red. Each produces a bit more contrast than the previous, with yellow being the mildest, and red being the strongest. Sometimes, just for fun, try shooting one shot of each filter to compare the difference.

[@Shephard1978]

Great vid! One of my faves but I’m biased as I love the film ones! I kept smiling when you were trying to get the waves!

[@Clodomgraphy]

Really loved to see you talking to sea waves. Not a usual. All the best for the future and congratulations for 500k. Learning a lot from you

[@md3631363]

Another awesome video. The scenery and everything in this video, as with all of your videos, is amazing, as are your photographs. I love all of your videos sir :)

[@WeekndPhotographers]

Amazing work from you Thomas, every video never disappointed me! Great work

[@nibbsfamily9651]

so nice to see some grain back in images. The first 3 were some of my favorite shots of yours

[@jrl3521]

The production on your videos has always been great but it has been top notch lately, loving the content Tom!

[@johnpotter4814]

Fabulous video, looked like you had a great time and love the images. Stop fretting and enjoy it 😊😊

[@christopherhawkes5669]

Sun through arch must be a keeper. What a fabulous shot. I had no idea you could manage that degree of intense sunlight.

[@Mionwang]

Thomas, I've been watching your videos pretty much since I was first drawn into this artform. But I must say, as a film shooter and enthusiast myself, I do enjoy these film photography videos more. Hope you'll be shooting more on film in the future! :)

[@koenpijpersphotography]

Stunning images as allways

[@Roman_4x5]

Tip for viewers: when using incident meter you don't have to get close to the subject. You can take the reading where you are standing as long as you are covered by the same light source ;)

[@neilattuk]

One of the best and certainly most entertaining photographers around. Keep doing what you do so well, Thomas.

[@roberts4535]

Stunning content and photographs as always Thomas. Have a wonderful weekend! /Robert

[@joanegert4276]

Thomas, don't worry about the outcome of the photos, we enjoy the whole adventure as such and we learn specially from the difficulties and even the failures to become better photographers, go ahead and don't crack your head, your channel is avesome and very enjoyable!

[@JoeIV_Photography]

Oh my god Tom! I am so jealous of the photo on the cliff edge. Great shot!

[@andreagiammarinaro2601]

The photo on the cliff... Really left me speechless.

[@gobtv9459]

A fellow traveller here (professional film maker and landscape photographer). Love your videos. Great to see a Deli out there (mine's a 1994 model). The backlit arch with grad is a killer shot. Definitely not a wasted trip.

[@ivan0bebe]

Loved the end of your video brother🤨🤔😂😂👍🏼👍🏼! I really enjoy your work and the journey.

[@chrisdunderdale]

Beautiful mate, film is special.