winter spirit

[harrell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi to you all.  I just got on the list so I thought I would introduce
myself.  My name is Red.  I live in Lawrence, KS, USA.  I do custom
photography and  photo processing in my home and I will be opening a
retail outlet soon.

I have be into photography for about 20 years.  I usually shoot Kodak
4x5 HIE film processed in either D-76 of D-19 depending on the contrast
that I want.  I use a little 35mm too, but mostly for testing.  It's a
lot cheaper than the sheet film.

My favorite type of photography could be best described as "Fine Art"
I have done both one man shows and group shows.  In my work, outside
of the infrared, I shoot primarily roll film.  I do advertising, aerial
portraits, nature, fashion, landscapes, industrial work.

I do all my own processing, (C-41, E-6, B&W,) and all my own enlarging.
I also do custom processing for other photographers.  I don't
necessarily stick with one brand of film or paper.  What I use is
dependent on what results I'm trying to achieve.

I found this list when I made a search on "Infrared".  I have been
using IR films for some time now.  I don't necessarily agree with some
of Kodak's guidelines for the use of their films.  I usually expose it
at about 200 ASA.  But it has been my experience that I do have to
adjust for outside air tempature. It can get quite hot in the summer
here in Kansas (100 degrees F).  If I expose it normally, the neg
will end up over exposed on hot days and underexposed on cold days.
Still I bracket about 3 stops either way.  This takes 7 sheets of
expensive sheet film.  It's not cheap but I just love the results
I get over using 35mm.

In the studio I expose it at 400 ASA with electronic flash.  I have
experimented with putting red filters over the lights and the results
were the same as if I put a red filter over the lens.  I haven't seen
any difference.

The type of photos I do with infrared are landscapes and nudes.  The
films can make a photo look surreal.  Vegetation is white, the sky is
black, clouds white, water black.  The skin tones of nudes are like
porcelain.  Almost all skin blemishes disappear.  You can take a model
who is covered with freckles, and make them look like a marble statue.
Put the nude outdoors and you can make some very nice "fine art" type
photos.

Gee....I have rambled on.  Anyways, I am interested in reading everybody
elses comments, questions, gripes, ect. and will help if I can.

Later, Red
 



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