Is FILM or DIGITAL Photography Best in 2024?

[@Canoncurt]

I was just complaining about how KZbin kind of sucked this weekend then you just saved the day

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I really appreciate that man

[@edenberhanu1755]

First and foremost, both photographers have so much talent and did such a great job! However, Alexus’ concept resonated the most due to the colors and her usage of her subjects. Really loved how she used kaleb to frame Tia and I also loved how each pose kind of showcased the connection between the two 😄.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Both photographers were absolutely amazing. Thanks for the detailed feedback 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@pmrod]

I’m going with the film photographer even though the digital shooter was incredible. Digital photographers concept and posing was better but knowing how hard the analog shooter had it and how great the result was I have to give him his due respect. I specifically liked the shot where he had the model “throw” her hair. Tough choice though and much respect to both. Great video!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback. Was a blast watching them both in the zone!

[@samue1991]

Man, the flashlight for the focus is the most "manual focus medium format" behavior ever, that's how you know it's real. Cool video!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

100% Sam!

[@OmarRamosPhotography]

Both photographers are excellent talents. The young man impressed me the most only because it was film. he was using his digital camera as his polaroid to make his adjustments, very smart. Alexus is straight up a confident fashion photographer! Her use of color, space and composition was superior. They are both winners for me because they were proficient with their tools. Kudos to both.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

They both did amazing. Thanks for the great feedback!

[@RonnieDecastro-g9j]

Both photographers were great but Alexus killed it. Her ability to give directions to capture what is on her mind is amazing. She was comfortable, focused, knew what she wanted to do, and her vibe was chill! Awesome photos!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the great feedback Ronnie!

[@jbmann.8588]

ALEXUS… Alexus’ vision was extremely clear from the beginning. Clearly a visionary and story teller. Colors, textures, lighting, shadows, shapes, are all brilliant ways to tell your STORY! LET ME SAY, THESE ARE BOTH TWO BRILLIANT ARTIST!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Fitz2364]

Both are winners. I must admit Alexus pictures were jumping out for me. Love her command of the shoot.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@MikeGrayFilm]

100% . Both did such a great job! Thanks for the feedback!

[@tianadiaz7614]

so inspiring to watch the photographers creative process with shooting and commanding the models and both did a fantastic job! although, i would have loved to see more glow and softness from nelson’s pictures as shown in his previous work. Alexus’ shoot resonated with me more because you can tell she is in her comfort zone, she knows the exact outcome she wants and she knows how to execute it perfectly. wonderful job!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for watching & giving great feedback! 🙏🏾

[@JBanksPhotography]

Nice! Nice! Nice! Both did an amazing job. I just picked up an RB67 and this gave me a few ideas. The posing and color grading on those digitals were freaking EVERYTHING!! Glad I found your channel. Will be binge watching today.

[@jakenoff]

Both killed it! 🔥 Alexus resonated with me more - I enjoyed watching how she effortlessly directed that shoot and captured the connection between the two. Also loved the green and call out to Doechii (such a fire mixtape)

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I learned a lot from the both of them! Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@sierranicole96]

Both photographers are extremely talented, and I enjoyed watching both of their concepts come to life with the different shooting styles. However, I think Alexus takes this one! Alexus’s perspective on “controlling” the environment and constantly thinking “what more can I do in this space” really shined through in the final pictures. The posing direction and camera angles are immaculate and I love the pop of green.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Both photographers were great! Thanks so much for the detailed feedback!

[@biancat3765]

Love this challenge between film and digital! Can tell both photographers are very talented, however, between the two I say Alexus’ work resonated most with me. I was utterly impressed by her attention to detail and execution. I love the use of shapes, composition and how she directed the models on framing. You can tell she is confident in her ability to cultivate exactly what she’s envisioning. Excellent challenge!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for sharing & giving great feedback. You’re right, both are super talented!

[@ericmontaephoto]

I love both concepts but Alexus knocked it out because she was able to capture the intimacy of the couple. Both photographers are inspiring, great video!!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the response Eric!!

[@LanaeKeller-j3e]

Wow both photographers did an amazing job!!!! 😍 I think the photos that resonated the most with me would be Alexus’s. I love showcase of black love and the intimacy she captured between them. I also love the color green and the play on texture she did! the lighting against their skin is bomb toooo. She really did that!!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the feedback 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Both photographers did their thing!!

[@Ryutuc]

Both did an amazing job. For me Alexus style and directing & forming the models showed her creativity. Her photos turned out unique with so much edge. The vibe was just right!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the feedback!! 🙌🏾 it was fun to watch them both!!

[@comandantemiguel6212]

Digital photography for sure, the detail is insane

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@willowbenton3388]

Both were so good, but I have to go with Alexus’ her photos truly showed so much creativity

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Both killed it. Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@shanan1124]

FINISH HER!!! I like the nostalgic look of film.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for your feedback 🙏🏾

[@gmosworld]

Such a fun video! Getting to see Alexus in her element shooting tethered with less friction was such a treat. Nelson's slow approach was really cool too, the intention really shines. I love the 'glow' of those b&w shots. They were both so good, but I think Alexus won-her creativity really stole the show! Maybe they should rematch in an environmental portrait session so it's easier for film to keep up haha.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the detailed feedback. I agree, both photographers were incredible. Haha that’s a great idea!

[@cherryk3720]

Alexus all the way! She was clear with her vision and purpose for the shoot! I love her explanation of why she uses certain background and color and always keeps the models’ wellbeing top of mind! She had a great command of the session and the models understood their assignment! Congratulations to Alexus! The other photographer is also very good! They both have an amazing future ahead of them in this field!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Agreed. They both absolutely crushed it! Thanks so much for the detailed feedback 🙌🏾

[@Cecey.]

Loved watching both photographers. Both were amazing!! I resonated with Alexus’ concept more because I love LOVE & love the background choice of color and texture. It’s always amazing to see love portrayed in a fashion sense ❤

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tylershieldsvideos]

Love seeing the challenges back

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Had to bring em on back!

[@alexandriawon948]

WOW, this was so much fun to watch! Both are talented but Alexus’ work and attention to detail resonated with me more. Love that she made her vision come to life, maximizing the little she had in the short time she was given. I’m completely blown away with the creative eye she has- textures, tones, colors, and space while being completely INTENTIONAL with every shot!! Learned so much and enjoyed watching every minute of this!!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for your feedback Alexandria 🙌🏾

[@sindbadsailor7868]

This is really fresh content.. thank you, can’t wait to see more content like this

[@MikeGrayFilm]

More to come! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@OneMonthTwoCameras]

Loved this! Both came through with their own voices and that was so fun to see. I am incredibly down for any future challenge here in LA.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

They crushed in 🙌🏾. Awesome - either send me a DM on Instagram or email me at [e-mail] with a link to your work!!!

[@pleytymeproductions2926]

Alexus bodied it !!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@zionsperspective]

both photographers killed it! kudos to nelson for taking less time and being equipped with the tools to expose properly to get his shots! but i’d have to go with Alexus for capturing love in such rich way through the green hue. i really Lovedd her compositions and skills in posing to bring out the emotions and what she wanted out of the models!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

thanks so much for your feedback!

[@Anthonythecameraman]

Both photographers did an amazing job. But I feel like Alexus won. Her attention to detail, the shot composition, & her direction was amazing to watch

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Indeed, they both were awesome. Thanks for the great feedback! 🙏🏾

[@TheLockWest]

They both were dope but ALEXUS WAS DOPE!! Her colors, vibe, scheme and concepts were more in tune with what is contemporary and NOW!! The other guy was dope too! His feel what what he was looking for and confidence in being able to execute that was the best to me! They both had something great to contribute! My vote is for Alexus 👍🏾

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the feedback!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Miniaminism]

Loved the lighting on Nelson. Gosh he was stressed out, but loved the outcome. The contrast, the glow.. Alexus just owned the directions and was great at directing the model, just was flowing. I just find the contrast and colors a tad blank but hey, that just me. Loved both of them. Thanks Mike ! Great video !

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for watching. 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@jhenry248]

Both are outstanding, but Alexus couples editorial shoot resonated with me more because that's something that's not othen seen unless it's an engagement or pregnancy photoshoot.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

They both killed it 🙌🏾. Thanks so much for the great feedback!

[@fromdonwithlove]

I'm only at 4:36 and Lex brought so much heat already I had to pause the video and comment!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Lmfaoo thanks for commenting 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@florianstasch3075]

Lovely I’m excited to see more!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hackzyyz]

she killed it

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for tuning in 🙏🏾

[@ArchiesLens]

How fun! what a great challenge. I agree it's totally personal preference, I love both as well and I choose depending on the project and the vibe I want to bring forward. Also I'm a photographer based in LA I'd love to participate.🌸✨

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I totally agree! Please send me an email to mike@mikegrayfilm if you’d like to be in a challenge 🙌🏾

[@ArchiesLens]

@@MikeGrayFilm awesome, sent(:

[@shemarlosscott2656]

Cool Photography

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Absolutely 🙌🏾

[@shemarlosscott2656]

It Was Good

[@KellyBailey-x4x]

Awesome work from both artists and their models did an amazing job. The concept that resonate more with me was from Alexus. Her ability to convey her creative thoughts to the models allowed them to bring life to it… and her skill to blend the softness of the highlights with the lightness of the shadows brought emphasis to the curves and shapes of her subjects…. Loved it ❤️

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the feedback 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@AdamAllen]

As a medium format shooter myself, I'm going with Alexus all day here. The colors are clarity are 100% on point. Direction, on point. Her models energy, on point!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the feedback 🙌🏾

[@theemayor6313]

This was a dope contest. Digital vs film. Both were amazing. I think digitally for me, alexus edged him out. There’s just to much detail in the pics and the colors really pop

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I appreciate you tuning in. Thanks for the feedback!

[@CalumetVideo]

Nelson crushed it with that RB!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

He really did! Thanks for watching.

[@suzannepedersen1856]

wow that's hard to make a choice! I TRULY loved both their work for different reasons! I really loved the posing from Alexus's couples session, super inspired, and as a fellow film shooter, I just adore the look of film and he crushed his shots as well!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

It’s a hard one. Both are super talented 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nanaedusei7981]

first time on your channel and i live this ❤❤❤ . take my money

[@MikeGrayFilm]

haha i appreciate you

[@DavidFamous]

Nelson is insane, with 15minutes his first choice was an all black cyc?! 😂super dope, i love everything about his approach to shooting and his end result is what i'd like my personal work to reflect, professionally tho I relate to Alexus! Alexus sees several visions and executes as much of whats in our head as possible. I honestly loved the simplicity of this challenge, whatever time and prep they had before hand is great if you let them bring in their model and do their thing. Great content Mike.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the great feedback David!

[@Kevin-su4hd]

I agree that Alexus’ photography really stood out!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TyroneEasleyII]

Finally I did it, you wore me down. I brought a Pentax 6x7 and a 90mm f2.8 (I did get the leaf shutter version). I am still feeling it out and coming to grips of only getting 10 images a roll vs 15 images I got with my Bronica ETRS 645. Results so far have been good. I shoot a lot of strobe so it's an adjustment shooting the leaf shutter lens with the Pentax. Keep up the good work and content, I'll be watching.

[@TyroneEasleyII]

My vote Alexus! She shot digital but took her time and was very intentional. Shows it not the medium but what you do with it.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I love that! Congrats on that Pentax 🙌🏾

[@robbieespinoza]

I love nel bro I feel like I’m the same way when I’m shooting fr his pictures came out so dope too

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bconcepcion]

Alexus is very creative, perfect style and poses. She killed it.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Jerry-rz8xk]

Awesome work Alexus!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jasonhughes8013]

Both great photographers and it would be great to see Nelson's digital shots too - just for reference. Like the grittiness of the film but Alexus' images shone out the best - they captured the energy and chemistry of the couple. Also felt that the flash over powered the skirt/dress on the film images and this for me made them look overexposed, though I feel this is Nelson's style (I checked his IG and I think that's his style). The green backdrop and rug, together with the clothes the couple wore, worked brilliantly for Alexus. Kudos to Nelson for using the Mamiya. I use a 5D mark IV at Uni and they are amazing pieces of kit even today and when you see the final images you can tell why they are still solid cameras.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for the great feedback Jason! Both did awesome 🙌🏾

[@jandqu]

The look of the B&W portraits that Nelson did (especially with the glow) are stunning. Not a fan of the green though I understand Alexus' reasoning here.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks so much for watching 🙌🏾

[@BillStevens]

Both were amazing. And honestly, there is no better. But I feel more inspired by the black and white. So that gets my vote based on inspiration!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I absolutely agree with you. Thanks for your feedback!! 🙏🏾

[@bens.pottery]

nelson wins in my book. Love the look of black and white and the expression on the models face alone can tell a novel length story. Both photographers killed it!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

They both went off! Thanks so much for the detailed feedback!

[@KacieCooper-k1x]

Both were great, but Alexus, triumphs here. She took command, was very professional. I could feel her love of photography. She made each placement of the models so interesting.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@corapb]

Both photographers are great but I am leaning more towards Alexus’ photos. Her photos are absolutely stunning! I love the way she captured the light and the colors. She has a great eye for detail and overall, her composition is fantastic!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

They both were so awesome to watch in the zone. Thanks for your feedback!

[@EchoNomad-c7z]

Although I love the shots taken on the Mamiya, I gotta go with Alexus. The professional quality of her images along with her strong skills in composition brought it home for me.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks a lot for the feedback !

[@AllgoodthingsTv]

I'm here for it! Keep photography alive (not an iPhone to be found lol)

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Haha none at all

[@svenquist2617]

Her concep is better in my opinion, cuz i like the use of angles that she does. It inspires me to try that on film.

[@phillnavin1212]

Nelson had the tougher task using film, his calm, methodical approach to get the shot in limited frames was great. I prefer shooting film, rarely digital…… but I have to give it to Alexus for her posing and colour vibe.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ejacks3]

Brother Gray, are you ever going to try the digital medium format Pentax 645Z? It would be cool to pair the camera with your 6X7 lenses with the adapter. Peace ☮️ ✌🏾

[@florianstasch3075]

Did the shoots actually came out of the camera that way or where they touched in post? I hate to say it but I’m really team digital this time. I love the lighting the quality and the colors sooo extremely much I feel like analog just couldn’t do it that way

[@jordansmith4353]

Mike is just different

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I hope in a good way haha

[@Monsieurlana_]

if you ever start bringing photographers on from other countries im in the uk. ill eat the challenge.

[@StaceyAmour]

this was fire

[@MikeGrayFilm]

it was a fun one. thanks for watching!

[@StaceyAmour]

@@MikeGrayFilm you picked some really good shooters for this one and they both had their own unique style, which was dope. It’s nice to see two different styles battle versus two people doing kind of the same thing.

[@TheAznCrazy95]

Alexus 👏🏻

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tysmith924]

I like both film and digital. Sometimes I don't look at the back of my digital to see what I got.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

You and I are the same haha

[@thevoiceman6192]

Both Nice work but is it a fair challeneg? If you had 2 film photographers or 2 digital photographers it might be fair. If you had a digital photographer schoot like a film photographer with only 36 photos and not looking at each photo taken then that would be a challenge. The digital photographer had her camera hooked up to the lap top to see each photo. She can take hundreds if not more photos. Raw or Jpeg. photoshop in the computer and the camera. Histograms, white balance etc... In Film you work for the camera. In digital the camera works for you. .

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Very valid point!

[@errole]

What are the flash and powersettings

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I wish I knew haha

[@Dariusproductions]

I would love to be in your challenges will u ever come to NYC ?

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Next time Im in NYC we will make it happen, Darius!

[@Dariusproductions]

@@MikeGrayFilm would love to bro Im gonna follow u on insta and hit u up

[@ddstorted]

digital is definitely more convenient but it's just something about the nostalgic nature of film thats unbeatable

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Film is a beautiful thing!

[@Jennifer_Prentice]

Ok so maybe you can help me some.. First off I loved him using a flashlight to see to get focus lol. I do the same.. But I might have made the mistake and I purchased a fuji GFX system. I always struggled to get good clean images on film.. Now mind you I am still quite young into the film world.. Only about three years .. But I have tested the waters of what I thought was normal exposures lol ended up with under exposed stuff that was horribly grainy and poor color.. Then I went a year shooting heavily over exposed stuff to see how much I could push the film and in hopes to get more detail and less grainy look. That seems to have went ok with a few shoots but most of those where giving me way too dark of negs so I ended up going the other direction too far lol. The GFX system spoils me badly :(. Its just too easy to take photos with and have them look perfect and be there instantly .. I have MANY film cameras and love them. I have fixed , Calibrated and shot almost all of them. Its very rewarding taking 75+ year old cameras out and taking great photos with them. But I still struggle with getting good clean photos.. I see you hand holding your medium format film cameras and getting amazing results with what looks effortless when you do it.. So far most of the films I have shot have all been lower cost stuff. Fuji Sep 400, Gold 200 .. That kind of stuff. I think the cleanest images I have gotten so far are from Ektar 100.. Of course if im talking good photos on my 645 Bronicas. So my question is I have not yet shot any Portra .. Is Portra 160 shot around 100 ISO going to give me good clean photos? Yes I want some grain :). Its film but I don't want it so bad it looks like HP5 or something lol. Thanks and my answer to your video . I liked the digital shoot better not because of film or digital but I liked the poses and the feel better..

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the feedback Jennifer! Portra 160 i usually shoot at an ISO of 160 and it will give you very minimal grain!

[@Jennifer_Prentice]

@@MikeGrayFilm Thanks hon. Its going to be my next test then :). Also could you maybe do a detailed video of how you shoot flash photos with film. I tried a shoot and all of my old antique light meters all have needles lol. They are too slow to capture a reading from the flash.. I took my GFX and setup some shots then swapped over to my Bronica and took some shots.. They was not too bad but the exposures where still not quite right.. Exposing for film is just different then digital and id love to see a detailed video on how you manage to get such great results shooting flash and strobes with film :). By the way I love your videos and thanks very much for the great videos as they really do help many people out :).

[@JamesBrewster-t4y]

Nice 🔥💯

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks 🔥

[@Mellow262_]

What’s that attached to his rb 67

[@MikeGrayFilm]

The flash remote for the strobes

[@tariksmith2035]

Hey. This was really dope. I'm a photographer. How can I be a part of this?

[@MikeGrayFilm]

If you’re based in LA send an email to [e-mail] with a link to your work! 🙏🏾

[@ericmorales1934]

I wanna do what Alexis does honestly

[@MikeGrayFilm]

She's awesome!

[@ericmorales1934]

@@MikeGrayFilm they both got a talent to capture the details and make the models look above and beyond amazing, the color science is amazing

[@Paulkruz1]

First comment love from Lusaka

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Lets goooo!

[@Paulkruz1]

@@MikeGrayFilm On the win, film has feel, digital has creative options.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

@@Paulkruz1 you’re absolutely right. But gotta choose one 😂

[@Paulkruz1]

@@MikeGrayFilm They all did their best in such a small time and they all did a good job. Kudos to them both winners

[@MikeGrayFilm]

@@Paulkruz1 absolutely 🙏🏾

[@jayxm2891]

i feel like if bro would've used the same models, background and color scheme it would've been much closer. I think it was more of the shoot itself why film didn't shine as opposed to the style of photo (I love both Film and Digital)

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Thanks for the feedback brother!

[@Point_of_View_Content]

She is such a beautiful photographer!!! Find me ❤❤❤❤😅

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@eric.ross.art1]

Good job, everyone! ^_^

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Yes indeed!

[@honestpat7789]

The canon 5d has to be the most underrated digital camera. And they are cheap 👌

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Agreed 🙌🏾

[@m_eelo-v4q]

damn i honestly cant vote

[@MikeGrayFilm]

I know man. Both photographers really brought the heat.

[@realisrare-s3o]

stop playing yall know that man won

[@MikeGrayFilm]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Logan-ec8uh]

Always LOVE film!!!!!

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Indeed!

[@cabreraenzx]

por que en el minuto 4:55 la discriminadora saludo a un modelo con desprecio y a la modelo con amor, doble vara progresistas