Chromogenic Film Test 2 XP2 Super

  Chromogenic film is B-W film that has a color negative film base with out the color couplers. 

  photos - Zorian 

I love shooting film.  Chromogenic film (color negative B-W film) is a pleasure to work with.  

It is developed in C-41 color negative chemistry on a machine.  The film chemistry and 

development time is very consistent.   Once, you get your film exposure calculated to match 

the machine development,  it is extremely easy to be consistent in the final results.  

There are 2 different kinds of Chromogenic Film, that are still available, Kodak 400CN Pro 

and Ilford XP2 Super.  This was Ilford XP2 Super developed in Kodak C-41 chemistry 

and color scanned.  

I find this combination, creates a wonderful tonal range.  What I love about this process, 

is being able to tone the film. 

I toned this film in Lightroom and in Photoshop,  using many different techniques.   

When printing in the darkroom I used to Selenium tone  and Sepia tone a lot of my prints.  

The tonal range in the finished print, was so beautiful using Ilford film.    

Now, I love using the same  toning ranges in Lightroom and Photoshop.  

Have you ever tried using either of these films?  What are your thoughts?

Burlesque Ringmaster

   model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  Vintage top hat.  Vintage Lillie Rubin, bustier and jacket, here.  Vintage leather shorts and gloves.   Antique skull cane, courtesy of Evander Preston Jewelry.  Report Signature oxfords. 

Black Beret

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  Vintage black beret.  Hi-Tek sunnies, Ebay.  Vintage leather military jacket. 

Gold studded bustier by, Aria.  Leather wasp waist corset.  Vintage tulle crinoline. 

Vintage leather gloves.  Pleaser Victorian boots. 

Long Black Sequin Dress

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  Vintage Noir beaded sheer gown.  Ostrich heather fascinator by Aria.  Pleaser Victorian boots. 

Chromogenic Film Test 1

  I Love Film.  Analog film cameras see things differently.  I don't really know how to explain it.  

I have tried, with no really good personal understanding.   It is the magic of film.  

  photos - Zorian  

I grew up on film.  I developed my first roll of film and made my first contact print when 

I was 11 years old, in my fathers amateur darkroom.  It was, "Love at First Sight".  

Watching white paper turn into "Magic,"  I was mystified.  

  As time went on I discovered the Ilford chromogenic  film XP2.  I loved printing it in 

B&W and toning the prints.   I also loved having it printed in color, with the endless

possibilities available. 

These photos we shot with the Kodak chromogenic film 400CN Pro.   They were developed in Kodak C-41 chemistry.  Then they were scanned in color.  I find the color palate interesting and pleasing.  

Have you ever shot either of these films?  What are your thoughts and how do you process them to completion?

Long Lenses

  I love how long lenses isolate the subject from the background. 

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

If you look at the picture with the shoes and study the sand,  you can understand how lenses work, especially long lenses.  The "Rule"  of lenses is, " from the point of focus (the rivets on the shoe),  the area of sharp focus is 1/3 in front and 2/3 in back".   All lenses work this way.  It is easy to see, the area of sharp focus or the Depth of Field (DOF),  with long lenses.

Look at the sand and you can see the sand in sharp focus 2 inches in front of the shoes and about 4 inches in back of the shoes.  I focused on the rivets on the shoe.  

These pictures where shot with a Sony A700 and a  Sony 70-200 f2.8G lens, shot with 

Aperture Priority a f2.8.  The method that I use is  "Focus, Hold - Recompose".  

I focused on the eyes, in the fashion shots and recomposed the photo and then shot the picture.  

It takes practice but when you get the hang of it you can get sharp beautiful "Long Lens" fashion pictures.

  Vintage romper, antique Dobbs boater, vintage jewelry,  Jeffery Campbell Clogs. 

Satin Floral Romper

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  Vintage top hat.  Vintage jewelry.  Vintage satin floral romper. 

Evander Beer 3

  Evander Beer, is a new custom made beer from Florida.  Their slogan is the 

“Coolest Beer on the Planet”.   Evander Preston, owner, asked Aria and I  to 

photograph his tee shirts.   The tee shirts will be available soon on, “Evander Land”.   

Here is a preview! 

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  All of these photos we shot in the later afternoon with only the sun as a light source. 
I love the beauty and the quality of this light. 

Evander Beer 2

  Evander Beer, is a new custom made beer from Florida.  Their slogan is the 

“Coolest Beer on the Planet”.   Evander Preston, owner, asked Aria and I  to 

photograph his tee shirts.   The tee shirts will be available soon on, “Evander Land”.   

Here is a preview! 

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

These photos were shot with the Sony Alpha A850  24.6 MP Camera.  

The color and the image quality is magnificent. 

Evander Beer 1

  Evander Beer, is a new custom made beer from Florida.  Their slogan is the

“Coolest Beer on the Planet”.   Evander Preston, owner, asked Aria and I  to 

photograph his tee shirts.   The tee shirts will be available soon on, “Evander Land”.   

Here is a preview!  

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

Sequin and Leather

  model - Aria     photos - Zorian 

  Vintage top hat, Vintage sequin top, Vintage leather shorts, Report Signature platform oxfords.