18 February 2013

a few portraits.

last weekend I was busy setting up my website and this past weekend I didn't go exploring new forests either as I didn't feel good - on top of that the weather had been particularly gray and horrible. though I did find the time to take my Hasselblad out for a short walk in the neighborhood on saturday: I wanted to take a few portraits as I hadn't taken any with it yet and I had a black and white film ready - Jacopo came along.
Hasselblad 500 C/M - Ilford FP4+:

✻ my favourite darkroom prints.
I spent yesterday afternoon in my dakroom developing and printing and eventually I was pretty happy with the results - which means I will take more portraits with my Hasselblad. please view the prints on black to appreciate better each detail.
P.S. I have important news to share:
1) I will be working on my new project dedicated to the forest with Ryuto Miyake - a brilliant Japanese illustrator.
2) I will be working on a booklet with a selection of my photos with Celsy Sabilla - a creative Australian graphic designer.
I cannot wait to share more about these two exciting collaborations!
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20 comments:

  1. bellefleurdelis18.2.13

    good luck with your new projects!!!they sound very nice....hope you feel better today and that the sun will come through fast. overhere the sun is finally shinning , it was so so grey and dark overhere as well. have a good and lovely week!

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    1. Polly Balitro19.2.13

      thank you! I'm very excited about what will turn out eventually! the sun isn't shining very often in Finland throughout the winter unfortunately, though.

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  2. maja18.2.13

    congratulations to your collaborations! it sound inspiring and exciting :) look forward to hear more about it...

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    1. Polly Balitro19.2.13

      thank you, Maja! hopefully I will have something interesting to share here soon!

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  3. insouciance18.2.13

    Just came across your blog and I'm loving all of your beautiful photos. Each one has such a peaceful, calming quality... so lovely

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    1. Polly Balitro19.2.13

      thank you so much for stopping by! it feels good to read your nice words!

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  4. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ Charlyn18.2.13

    Lovely photos and what wonderful news!
    You'll make great collaborations with both artists I'm sure of it!

    xoxo

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    1. Polly Balitro19.2.13

      thank you, dear Charlyn! I hope they will enjoy working with me as much as, I'm sure, I will with them!

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  5. Birdie19.2.13

    Lovely you :)
    Congrats for your projects !

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    1. Polly Balitro19.2.13

      thank you! I cannot wait to start!

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  6. Valerie Enríquez20.2.13

    Aw I hope the weather improves! It's currently also gray in L.A. so I've decided to stay indoors instead of taking a walk. Pfft, cold weather sucks! I'm so happy to hear of your projects! When I finish my degree this summer, I will HAVE to work on something with you! xx

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    1. Polly Balitro20.2.13

      oh it did improve, Valerie! yesterday afternoon the temperature dropped a few degrees and the sky finally cleared! this morning the sun is shining! :-) thank you for sending positive thoughts this way! and thank you for your nice words too!

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  7. Brentendo20.2.13

    Love the contrast Pol!

    ;)

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    1. Polly Balitro21.2.13

      thank you! and nice to see you on here! :-)

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  8. Vanessa, Take only Memories20.2.13

    Beautiful portraits! Love the feel of them.

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    1. Polly Balitro21.2.13

      well, thank you so much! and thank you for stopping by!

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  9. silviabes21.2.13

    your new camera got such a classy touch!

    can't wait to see the project with Miyake san ♥

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    1. Polly Balitro22.2.13

      thank you so much, dear Silvia! :-)

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  10. MILEX23.2.13

    Love how refreshing it is.

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    1. Polly Balitro23.2.13

      thank you so much for thinking so!

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