I Took a 365 Day Photography Challenge.

[@TatianaHopper]

What has been your biggest photography challenge to date?

[@mid90s75]

I shot black and white for like 2 months straight not that long but it was very cool!

[@richardrizzo_photography]

doing local photowalks are somewhat challenging for me at times.

[@findphotography]

To ask strangers for their picture. Once I started doing it I have had the lovelies of conversations

[@wishingluck]

Loire à vélo from Nevers to the Atlantic Ocean with a Bronica 6x6. I loved it.

[@TatianaHopper]

@@mid90s75oh cool!

[@DixonLu]

Once I start printing my phone pics on an Instax Wide printer (instead of using the cheap lenses on Fujifilm cameras), I have come to appreciate the incredible saturation and sharpness of the medium, as well as its incredible operating temperature range. My challenge/project the since 2017 was to take pictures of baristas (with their permissions) from around the world who made me coffee and print out an Instax Wide for them to keep. "Don't just Take pictures, Give Pictures."

[@toine1915]

Hi, Tatiana. Stunning video, as always. My dad had a Polaroid camera. In those days an amazing camera. I speak about the early '70 when I was a kid of 10 years. A camera that gives direct a picture and you don't have to wait a week to get your pictures. Tip, Did you heart of Jozef Sudek. The "one-armed photographer". I know it has nothing to do with this video but I have a lot of respect for this photographer.

[@JoeJoe4P]

I enjoyed this video a lot. First and foremost is your take on printing images. This is my weakness. I keep them electronically but do not print my favorites. I need to do this. Also a project. I love that you chose a project that took you a bit out of your normal photographic routine. Digital instead of film and also instant print. You made the most of the camera’s limitations, and produced very nice images. I think what I got most from this video is that to grow as a photographer it would help to break my routine and work outside my comfort zone. Thank you for this video!

[@TatianaHopper]

Completely agree with your last sentences there, we most definitely need to get out of our comfort zone. I personally think it’s extremely important, I do agree that this project took me out of my routine and what I’m used too in terms of format, camera, lens etc… thank you so much for watching Joe!

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Don't sell the Fuji, You will need it again. I love the little fuji. It can do what very expensive cameras can not, print a picture!!!

[@TatianaHopper]

I appreciate it, however it is time for me to move on! Time for the next challenge 🤝🏻

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Excellent video Tatiana, I love the idea of creating a visual journal using an instant camera. I purchased one a while back and have yet to use it since I'm always using my regular cameras instead for every day shooting. I'm feeling very inspired thank you my friend. 😎♥

[@TatianaHopper]

Yeah you could definitely embrace this challenge too, I think there’s a lot we can learn from it, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts Rich! Best to you!

[@alanholzmanphoto]

Great idea. I love shooting Fuji Instax square. You have inspired me to use it more often.

[@TatianaHopper]

Yes go for it Alan, thank you for watching!

[@angelamartin8339]

Fantastic video and great photos! You are amazing and inspirational! So smart and talented! ❤

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@ghostdragon9221]

TY Tatiana, have a great weekend.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much, have a great weekend too!

[@seba362]

I'm on eBay trying to buy that camera already. How much is the cost off the films? How many shots/prints to you have per roll/set?

[@louhautdavid6451]

I find your instant photos excellent and I'm sure you could make something of them. Not easy because of the size but... Three years ago I bought an Instax Wide and never left it. Instax is my Technicolor. In my opinion, this film provides a distorted but idealized vision of the world that matches the impact of strong memories or dreams. High saturation and deep shadows. One foot in reality and the other in fantasmagoria.

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh that’s a really cool idea, I just checked the instax wide, definitely a format I would like to try too! Thanks so much for watching and thanks for enticing my curiosity about a new format!

[@TheNitebinder]

Don't worry, I'm not going to start another diatribe about good, bad or unless critiques again. A good introspected video about your photographic career and how you view life. Most amateur and professional photographers become interested in photography to documented the places they've been, to capture their children as they grow or record the accomplishments they've made. Many of you have no idea what a 110, 126 or instant Polaroid camera, well maybe the Polaroid camera.

[@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto]

Really beautiful idea. 365 days. Thank you

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much Rebecca! Best to you!

[@seba362]

I bought my Instax on eBay during that episode. I found it too interesting to do the same. I don't know where it's going to leads me. We'll see. Thanks.

[@indigogabriel]

gorgeous

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you !

[@sonofoneintheuniverse]

To me digital photography is a blessing. So wonderful NOT to print. Just havving thousands of images in memory - not mine - and beeing able to recall a more or less random bunch of them now and then. No physical objects, only an extension of my mind. Post modernism one step further - love it!ĺ Happily we are different and printing is just fine if that is your choice.

[@sophieannekeogh]

Insightful, thoughtful, excellent perspective as per usual 👏 👍

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much 🤍

[@ImperiousImages]

Excellent points and perspective. I’ve enjoyed my Instax mini Evo as well. I hadn’t committed to long term use of it, but your experience is inspiring.

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much it was definitely worth it, thank you for watching!

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

I’ve been thinking of picking up an Instax printer to compliment my Fuji X100V and start my own visual diary so thanks for this inspirational video. 📷😄

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@VictorReynolds]

Great journey Tatiana. I love the images you captured. Thanks for sharing an interesting story!

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 🤝🏻

[@user-iz2ph1lp9g]

really good video, different from usual! 🎉

[@TatianaHopper]

Thank you!

[@RecluseHolster]

Thank you for once again providing knowledgeable information that leaves me thinking how I can do more. I will use this camera to continue the challenge. ;) FYI: Your challenge to do self-portraits led to a printed book documenting a day in the life on a farm.

[@TatianaHopper]

No way! That’s awesome and yeah I encourage you do take on more challenges maybe this one could be cool to photograph around a farm!

[@mid90s75]

I really liked this video, these challenges most definitely can change your perspective in life and about your self and your photography. I’m inspired to embrace a photography challenge myself!

[@TatianaHopper]

Go for it! I think new challenges most definitely always give us food for thought even when they go wrong, it’s all part of the learning process!

[@mid90s75]

@@TatianaHopperThank you!

[@Poverello2001]

I’ve been thinking of buying this camera, so your video came along at the right time for me. It showed me what the camera is capable of producing in the hands of a pro. Great work!

[@TatianaHopper]

Oh cool! I think it was very different from what I’m used to but overall the experience of printing, cataloguing everything was also pretty especial! I’m selling this camera on my website for under retail if you or anyone else is interested, cheers for watching!