Shooting Film on Whidbey Island

A film photography road trip, shooting with the Nikon F3 on Whidbey Island in Washington. Films used: Kodak Portra 400 and Cinestill 800T. Developed and scanned at home using a mirrorless setup with Negative Lab Pro.
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[@willyonamountain]

That ferry ride is so great when both Baker and Rainier are out. (used to live above Ebey Landing, near Coupeville)

[@DylanSpitz]

Ah wow I bet!

[@doptimist]

I’ve said it before, but your colour work is 🤌🏼 the consistency between video, digital stills and film is magic. Well done!

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate the kind words! Funny how your tastes can guide you to a similar result on so many different mediums.

[@itshendo6475]

Good ole Whidbey... you captured it well. Also, your comps & colors were on point!

[@DylanSpitz]

Much appreciated! Whidbey is so unique, had a lot of fun there.

[@corybrown8196]

good lord. 5 seconds in and I am FLOORED by the colors. Gorgeous

[@DylanSpitz]

Ahhh love to hear that! Thank you 🙏

[@RolandKaufmann]

Finding a scene with a good red element is like finding gold. Hard for the eye to not be drawn to it. Excellent video as always 🙌🏼

[@DylanSpitz]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks man, really appreciate your support.

[@romy4593]

I live on Hat Island which you can see from Langley on Whidbey! Our home is on the top of the island looking out over Camano in the center with a view of Langley to the left and Mt Baker to the right. I do photography every day out here usually. Just got a 200mm to 500mm lens for my Nikon D5300 some weeks ago...need to get a big zoom lens for the Sony A73. Cool you shoot film! Saw this on my recommended videos and thought it would be nice to see how others view our area. From the dock and the pier you went to, you can see our island! I have a satin robe from Coupesville and went to Port Townsend for a poetry symposium at 14 years old. Now at 60, we go there regularly. What a nice video you shared.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! You live in a special place, that's for sure.

[@mbrauwolf]

That coffee shop - Better Living through Coffee (6:55) - serves some of the best coffee I have ever had.

[@DylanSpitz]

We got coffee and a few cookies from there. Pretty delish from what I recall 👌

[@jesusalvarado6074]

Awesome shots! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertvonthaden]

Another perfect video! I love this amount of commentary in your vids man it’s perfect combo of chill and giving us some behind the scenes on the photos, I’ve had my dogs leash wrap around my tripod twice now and it’s always the scariest moment ever hahaha glad the Nikon was saved!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks so much man, really appreciate you taking the time to watch. Hahaha seems like leashes and tripods are a recipe for disaster! 😅

[@DCAMM720]

Rosario beach is one of my favorite stops around sunset time. The environment there changes so much throughout the year(s) and it's always pretty with a light rain and sunlight.

[@DylanSpitz]

It was something special for sure!

[@ehyoanthony]

keep up the good work brother. inspiried by your work, soothed by your style, and hyped for every release. been shooting wildlife on dslrs but looking to pursue some more along the lines of what you do so this content is exactly what ive been looking for!! blessings

[@DylanSpitz]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! So encouraging to hear that. A change of pace is always refreshing, enjoy yourself out there. 🙌

[@Mechanite.]

As a photographer living on Whidbey (I'm like 3 minutes from your airbnb lol), I really enjoy seeing your take on the things I take for granted these days. You picked a fairly dramatic time to come, we don't get much snow, but winter definitely has its beautiful moments here. Good choices checking out Bowman Bay and Rosario. If you ever come back to visit there's a lot more around that's worth checking out, especially if you aren't opposed to hiking

[@DylanSpitz]

Oh wow, that’s awesome! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Really beautiful over there, one heck of a place to call home. I’m sure we’ll be back in the region to do some hiking one day. Feels like we barely scratched the surface of that region.

[@MrJasonMeans]

I grew up and learned photography on Whidbey - great to see your perspective of these area I’ve photographed. Good times!! I just got back into film this year, subscriber :-)

[@DylanSpitz]

Very cool! It’s beautiful out there. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the support! 🙏

[@Itswillcantella]

Unreal as always dude! Colors and compositions were insane throughout. Moving next year and my fiancé and I have placed Washington state in the top 3 of choices. Both hikers over here in the East Coast so nature is a driving force for where we move but your videos give us the itch to come out there asap! Cheers man

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks so much, Will! Our move west from Ohio was definitely one of the best decisions we’ve made. We always had to travel across the country to do any worthwhile hiking and road trips, now we can just head a few hours up into the mountains. Appreciate you watching and good luck with the move!

[@ROZAY305BOSS]

Truly well done!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks so much!

[@jonathanfostr]

Great video! Waiting for my own film scans from Whidbey to arrive from the lab soon 🤞 you captured it beautifully

[@DylanSpitz]

Exciting stuff! Thanks so much for that 🙏

[@michaelnewmanphotography]

These are lovely photos. Good ol Carl, what a good boy.

[@DylanSpitz]

Appreciate that! He’s a good dude, I’ll give him a pat on the head for ya 🫡

[@thetimecatcher520]

Very nice work! Another fellow washington photographer here. Glad to have ran into your channel!

[@DylanSpitz]

Hey, thanks!

[@balintboris1260]

It's always a joy to watch your videos man, they really make me inspired and relaxed at the same time. Thank you for sharing your work, keep doing what you're doing!

[@DylanSpitz]

So thankful for that feedback! Really appreciate the support and encouragement 🙏

[@jpsnail]

These photos are incredible, love the colours

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks so much!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Cool video. Glad I found your channel. As a film photographer and travel vlogger myself I really enjoyed your style

[@DylanSpitz]

Awesome, thank you! Appreciate you taking the time 🤘

[@adrianfaulkner1353]

amazing work, just love watching your adventures and amazing photos......

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate the kind words! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🫶

[@jacobabrahamson1024]

Really good work, man!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks a lot!

[@ghost762]

Welcome to the rock! Amazing photos. Hope you enjoyed your stay.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! 😃 We had a great time.

[@bharathraju98]

The scenes are just so calming ❤️😇

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you for watching, I’m glad you found it calming 🫶

[@QuietCornersPhotography]

Epic conditions, awesome location and beautiful images, thanks for sharing, subscribed.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@garthify9306]

My God your sets are always so amazing. I seriously love your content man

[@DylanSpitz]

Really kind of you man, thanks so much 🥹🙏

[@rickwink]

these videos are so pleasing for the soul! another banger!

[@DylanSpitz]

Too kind, Rick! Thanks buddy

[@pancakelens75]

Lived in Kent and Puyallup growing up (early-mid 80’s) before spending most my adult years down in Portland until 2017. Still love to visit the PNW (especially this time of year lol). Always enjoy your beautiful videos🙏

[@DylanSpitz]

Very cool, thanks for sharing that. It’s such a wonderful part of the world. Living in the northwest for the past few years has opened up so many new experiences for us so far. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@SimonSearching]

God, you are SO good. You have potentially my favourite looking images coming out of that Sony. I'm only 20 seconds in, but I get so inspired watching your videos

[@DylanSpitz]

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[@ChrisBrogan]

Holy cats. This is so impressive. Wow. I'm hooked!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you Chris! Really appreciate that.

[@bradenmcglone1125]

Really enjoyed this dude! I'm going to start letting you put me to sleep.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thanks dude! Hahaha I’ll take it.

[@nielsfreidel]

I dont want to downgrade your photos or anything - but I think the way you colorgrade your video footage and how you film etc is SO NICE! Great Stuff over all! 🙌🏼 greetings from Germany!

[@DylanSpitz]

Hey, thank you so much! Appreciate that feedback. 🤘

[@MKNYC_]

I greatly appreciate that you hit us with sinister vibes instead of light and airy music to start this one off hahaha. Also been loving the presets, really adaptable and easy to tweak into what I want them to be.

[@DylanSpitz]

Haha yesss I tried writing some different styles but it only felt right going more mysterious with the conditions we had on this one. I’m so glad you have found the preset system valuable! Adaptability is what I was really aiming for with the design so it makes me very happy to hear that.

[@Technicooler]

Inspiring and beautiful as always!

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you so much! Always so kind 🙏

[@drewselby1]

That intro.....!!??? So amazing

[@DylanSpitz]

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[@MsDarkChild]

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[@DylanSpitz]

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[@TheCaioFreitas]

your colors are some of my favorite man

[@DylanSpitz]

Really appreciate that, dude. 👊

[@traviscobb121]

Just like going home.

[@DylanSpitz]

Such a beautiful place to grow up, dude. 🫶

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[@DylanSpitz]

Appreciate it!! 🤘

[@nicolasguillenc]

As a beagle owner, I feel that (with the deer situation haha)

[@DylanSpitz]

Hounds are the best! Haha

[@upbypnw]

I like how you story tell/document your photo trips. Did you make all the music for the video?

[@DylanSpitz]

Ah thanks, really appreciate the compliment. I do write the music for all of my intro montages! The rest is from epidemic sound.

[@showcards]

this photos edited after scan ? i think its too much oversharp/structure... )) but video is awesome as always, very atmospheric and inspiring )))

[@user-ne9xq1ph1t]

Super dope video! Did you make the music yourself? I see the modular beat making contraption behind you so i wondered

[@DylanSpitz]

I make the music for all of my intro montages! I wish I had time to do it all but I’d only be able to put one video out every 6 months LOL

[@maxgnd2893]

Very nice video. Wich scan did u use ? The tones are so warm, like gold 200 ! thans for ur work

[@DylanSpitz]

@@maxgnd2893 Thank you! I dev and scan at home and convert them using negative lab pro.

[@DylanSpitz]

With a mirrorless camera and macro

[@dylancurcio5388]

You should listen to Charlesthefirst. Lovely video as always.

[@DylanSpitz]

Noted! Thanks for that 🙏

[@thisisrobf]

These are simply unreal. I have a trip to the PNW coming up and am using these as inspiration. How do you expose Portra 400? Do you rate at 200, shoot box speed, or some other technique?

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you! I usually rate Portra 400 at 200 ISO, overexposing by a stop.

[@thisisrobf]

@@DylanSpitz Thanks for that info! One more question, when you're rating at 200, are you still metering for shadows?

[@DylanSpitz]

@@thisisrobf usually metering for the subject itself. Unless it’s a backlit scene, then I’ll meter for the shadows. 👍

[@thisisrobf]

@@DylanSpitz thanks dylan! appreciate the responses. Keep up the great videos!

[@joel.wuestehube]

I never shot film but I am starting to consider it. I have a canon EOS 650 laying arround, not sure if it works though

[@DylanSpitz]

It’s such a fun process. The results can of course be unique as well, but the process is what keeps me coming back. Give it a go!

[@BlueFlameLighter]

Is there any advise or starting point you can give me to make video scenes like the ones you showed us here... I feel like the video type/quality you are presenting here is what I dream to do but i just dont know where to start with the whole video situation... I only know about photography.

[@DylanSpitz]

Thank you for the kind words! I’ve been in video production for around 12 years now, far before I took an interest in photography, so I think it’s just something that’s come from experience in the industry. With that said, understanding frame rates, 180 shutter, proper exposure, shooting in log and the basics of color grading are all key foundational concepts that I’d start learning first.

[@AndSoGoes]

Hey. I live here.

[@DylanSpitz]

Beautiful place to be!

[@jebeq2007]

Please tell us your color process.

[@DylanSpitz]

For developing/scanning?

[@ChristianHarwell]

what is the video set up here?

[@DylanSpitz]

A7siii w/ 24-70 2.8 GM ii - all other info and links and such are in the description 🫶

[@ram07ish]

Its time for 6x7 or maybe 6x24

[@DylanSpitz]

6x24 is highly intriguing