Film vs. Digital Photography

Shot with Ilford XP-2 Film

Will Kodak's demise mean that the Analog world is coming to an end? Film was the way of life for many photographers, and in my opinion can still out preform digital cameras and software.  Analog photography has taught many photographers how to frame a shot before they click the shutter. I always take more time when shooting film. If you don't like a photo on a digital camera, you can view it on the back of the camera via LCD screen if you don't like it simply press delete. Many photographers who have only shoot Digital do not understand what an F/Stop, Shutter Speed and ISO have to do with the exposure of an image. 

Many photos that are taken these days are just merely snapshots in time, only having meaning to the photographer who is snap, snap, snapping.

The expense of shooting film is no longer cost effective way to run your business, with cheaper options like Compact Flash Cards and SD Cards higher profits can be reached by the photographer. You either had to get what you needed to get within 24-36 exposures or load another roll of film. I would than pay for developing and the files to be placed in high resolution on a DVD. The cost of doing 3 rolls of film and putting them on a disk was around $65.00.

The major benefit of being able to reformat, reuse, and re-shoot with a compact flash card is nothing more than amazing.

I still will shoot all of my images that I want in black and white with either Kodak,Fuji, or Ilford films. Many of the local photo developers here in Vermont have stopped processing TRI-X films so I am forced to shoot with C41 films.

I still love the look and feel of black and white films, It's not because of nostalgia. I just believe black and white film always has more definition, contrast and tonal range. But from a business stand point, you cannot beat the price of digital.

My Favorite Films to Shoot:
Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400)
Kodak 35mm Professional Portra Color Film (ISO 160)
Fujifilm Pro 400H 120 Professional Color Negative (Print) Film (ISO 400)
Ilford HP5 Plus 120 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400)

B. Farnum Photography Portrait & Wedding Photographer

New HDR Photos

Loving HDR EFEX from Nik Software, In my opinion it's so much better than Photomatix Pro. There are many more custom filters, the U Point controls are Awesome. You can control a specific portion of a photo, if it's too dark or needs more contrast there are sliders built into change the levels. You have total control of the look and feel of the images that you can create in HDR EFEX.

Canon Instant Rebates!

I hate having to snail mail a rebate in, or for that matter even going online to fill out the form can be daunting to me some days. I am sure I am not alone, when I say I love instant rebates. They require you to do nothing, except save money instantly. What's not to love about that. I love Canon cameras, lenses and flashes so... here are some instant savings.

Canon Instant Rebates

Fall Photo Print Sale

Buy Fall/Autumn Prints on Sale!

5x7 starting at *$7.00
8x10 starting at *$8.00

*Prices do not include shipping

Photography Prints by B. Farnum Photography
Vermont

Cable Release For iPhone

iPhone Photography

You can know use your headset, that comes with your iPhone as a shutter release cable. Simply plug the headset into the headphone jack and use the (+) Volume Up button to take your photo. This will help prevent camera shake that is most always a problem when hand holding your iPhone, because you will be able to lean the camera against something.

Need a Tripod for Your Iphone?
XShot iPhone 4 Case With Detachable Tripod Adapter
Joby Gorillamobile For iPhone 4

Another cool aspect is that you no longer have to touch the screen to take a photo, but you can use the (+) Volume Up button on your actual iPhone to take your photos. You can also add a grid to help you compose your photos, all you rule of thirds peeps will be super excited for this addition.

Ray Flash Abstract

When its a cold night in Vermont during the winter, you can go a little crazy. So this is one of the many images that I have created to inspire creativity during the winter months.

Gear Used:
ExpoImaging Ray Flash Ring Flash Adapter for Canon 580EX II to EOS1D/1DS/1V
Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit Results

Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit Results

Congratulations to all of the winners, hope to see you all next year! 

BARNS
Child	No Entries
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Craig Maddox	Barn At Dusk
2nd	Charlie Meeks	Barn in Winter
3rd	David McDevitt	Field Barn Whitehall, NY
Honorable Mention	Nancy Merolle	Dreary Barn
Professional
1st	David Maglione	Weston Bowl Mill
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Foliage Farm
FLOWERS
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Perfect Purple
2nd	Isabelle Harvey	Pink Blossom
3rd	Cody Doaner	Flower Wagon
Junior
1st	Samantha Bevier	Crabapple Flowers
2nd	Ellen Bevier	Flowers From Monet's Garden
3rd	Erin Reilly	Bee Balm
Honorable Mention	Sarah E. Harvey	Pink rose
Amatuer
1st	Kaitlyn Munson	Drops of Lilac
2nd	Kelley A. Taylor	Spring's Palette
3rd	Elaine Blodgett	Bloodroot After a Rain
Honorable Mention	Sheryl Manfredi	Lovely Lilac
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Spring Tuplic Treasure
2nd	David Maglione	Fall Harvest
3rd	Justin Norton	Backed in Black
Honorable Mention	Phillip M. Ballou	The Three Sisters
SCENES FROM THE FAIR
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Maple Treats Galore
2nd	Cody Doaner	Miss Piggy
3rd	Michael Thayer	Mmm… Fair Crud
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Karen Berger	Clubhouse Turn
2nd	Nancy Merolle	Hello Bear
3rd	Rebecca Burtt	Fun at The Fair
Honorable Mention	Charlie Meeks	Look It's Galaxy Girl
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Look Mom, I'm Flying Solo
BIRDS
Child
1st	Michael Thayer	Don't Ruffle My Feathers
2nd	Cody Doaner	I See You
3rd	Beth Manfredi	Morning Dove
Junior
1st	Raymond MacJarrett Jr	Eddy the Rooster
2nd	Samantha McClure	Spring Bird
Amatuer
1st	Carleen Vero	Pelican
2nd	John Brzoza	Yellow Finch
3rd	Lisa Steckler	Home Again
Honorable Mention	James Chase	Nothing Like a Good Shower
Professional
1st	Phillip M. Ballou	Reflective Beauty
PEOPLE
Child
1st	Michael Thayer	Sippy Break
2nd	Ariele Oechslie	My Sister Stole My Drink
3rd	Cody Doaner	My Nephew Lucas
Honorable Mention	Isabelle Harvey	Sarah and Tinker
Junior
1st	Ellen Bevier	Street of Mont. St. Michael
2nd	Anthony Edwards	Andy Warhol
3rd	Samantha Bevier	Santa's Helper
Honorable Mention	Anthony Edwards	Jonah Bissell
Amatuer
1st	Craig Maddox	Splashing Around
2nd	Sarah Allen	Lost in Laughter
3rd	Jarod Burtt	Genevieve
Honorable Mention	Sarah Schreiber	Aleksander
Professional
1st	Lisa Maglione	Concentration
2nd	Phillip M. Ballou	Nature Education
3rd	Justin Norton	Horse Drawn Marriage
WILDLIFE
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Lunch Time
2nd	Michael Thayer	Front and Center Sir
3rd	Isabelle Harvey	The Mallards
Honorable Mention	Michael Thayer	I Smell Something Fishy
Junior
1st	William Chmielewski	Relaxing
2nd	Samantha McClure	Leap Frog
Amatuer
1st	David McDevitt	Who Needs a Mousetrap?
2nd	Jarod Burtt	Feeding Ducks
3rd	Carlene Messer	Fox Play
Honorable Mention	Mike Brown	Perfect Pose
Professional
1st	Phillip M. Ballou	Are You Suppose to Eat the Blossoms?
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Salamander Crossing
3rd	David Maglione	A Mother's Love
SPORTING EVENTS
Child
1st	Beth McGranahan
2nd	Kate McGranahan
3rd	Beth McGranahan
Junior
1st	William Chmielewski	Izod at NHMS
Amatuer
1st	Charlie Meeks	Bull Session
2nd	Carlene Messer	Flying High
3rd	Lisa Thayer	Go Yankees!
Honorable Mention	Trena Bevier	Balancing Act
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Ready for Action
BUTTERFLIES
Child	No Entries
Junior	No Entries
Amatuer
1st	Karen Berger	Winged Visitor
2nd	Barbara O'Brien	Just Stopping By
3rd	Sheila Bourque	The Beauty of Spring
Honorable Mention	Judy Dardeck	Black Beauty
Professional
1st	Jeff Marshall	Rare and Elusive Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
2nd	Phillip M. Ballou	Even Butterflies Share
PETS
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Finaly Friends
2nd	Cody Doaner	I'm Down Here
3rd	Isabelle Harvey	Toby
Honorable Mention	Abbie MacJarrett	Laughing Pug
Junior
1st	William Chmeilewski	Yokee
2nd	Erin Reilly	Eloise
3rd	Erin Reilly	Little Bunny Foo Foo
Honorable Mention	Samantha McClure	Dog's Eye
Amatuer
1st	Chris Cuomo	Winter In Belmont
2nd	Bethany Stack	Fantasy
3rd	Carlene Messer	The Cat
Honorable Mention	Craig Maddox	Jersey Cow
Professional
1st	Justin Norton	Ol' Puppy Dog Eyes
2nd	Lisa Maglione	A Christmas Tail
LANDSCAPES
Child
1st	Beth Manfredi	Fort Ticonderoga Through Glass
Junior
1st	Anthony Edwards	Skyline
2nd	Samantha Bevier	Clouds
3rd	William Chmeilewski	Peaceful
Honorable Mention	Ellen Bevier	The Doorway
Amatuer
1st	Charlie Meeks	Nubble Light Sunrise
2nd	Trudy MacJarrett	Harbor Boats
3rd	Ruth Meigs	Colorado Landmark
Honorable Mention	David McDevitt	Book Farm West Haven, VT
Professional
1st	David Maglione	Winslow Pumpkin Patch
2nd	Lisa Maglione	Radiance
3rd	Phillip M. Ballou	Either Way Looks Great
BEST OF SHOW (COLOR)
	Katrina Porch	Peacock Colors
BEST OF SHOW (BLACK AND WHITE)
	Craig Maddox	Montreal
JUDGE'S PICK
	David McDevitt	Who Needs a Mousetrap?