mattbell photography

Production Photography: behind the scenes

2009-11-09T15:00:00.000-05:00

2009-09-20

Final image by Rosie Hardy can be seen here.

model: Melissa Stanley
dress by: Kimber René Lynn
makeup by: Kris McGuire
hair by: Kile Britt

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Fujichrome Provia 100F 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
- 20ºC - 5.5min

Production Photography: behind-the-scenes [continued]

2009-11-08T21:00:00.001-05:00

[continued from this post]

2009-09-27

Final image by Aaron Nace can be seen here. Final image by Chris Cooke can be seen here.

model: Cora Deitz
makeup by: Kristin McGuire
hair by: Kyle Britt

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
(over exposed) Fujichrome Velvia 100F 120 film

1920s: Speakeasy Dancer

2009-11-08T16:00:00.000-05:00

2009-10-25

Greensboro Production Photography
1920s-series photoshoot

model: Valeria Osipova
hair by: Kile Britt
makeup by: Valeria Osipova
location coordinator: Katie Schmidt
lighting help: Joe Woo

Lighting:
-White Lighting 1600 with standard bowl reflector @ 3:30 high
-manually triggered by Joe Woo

Polaroid 250 land camera
Polapan 664 packfilm

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye
Kodak Tri-X 400 120 film
Kodak D-76 (1:1) developer
- 20ºC - 13min

Nikon FG-20
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Plus-X 125 (250-push) 35mm film
Kodak D-76 (1:1) developer
- 20ºC - 8.5min

The John-Ryan-Mobile

2009-11-07T21:30:00.000-05:00

Lighting by Joe Woo

Lighting:
-White Lighting 1600 with gridded beauty-dish @ 3:30 high
-White Lighting 1600 with gridded + diffused reflector-dish @ 7:00 high
-lights triggered by Pocketwizards

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 9min

DC

2009-11-07T14:50:00.000-05:00

2009-10-12

Olympus XA-4
Kodak T-Max 100 (200 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
- 21ºC - 9min

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak Plus-X 125 (250 push) 35mm film
Kodak D-76 (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 7.25min

Barbed Wire and Cigarettes

2009-11-07T14:37:00.000-05:00

2009-10-11

Greensboro Production Photography photoshoot

model: Laura Cook
concept by: Laura Cook
hair by: Kile Britt
makeup by: Laura Cook

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye
Kodak Tri-X 400 (1600 push) 120 (modified to 620) film
Acufine developer (1:3) developer
- 24ºC - 16min

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
-blue lens filter
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Kodak D-76 (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 8min

No H8 Campaign - Greensboro, NC

2009-10-28T02:34:00.000-04:00

Greensboro supports the anti-prop-8 No H8 campaign.

Photography by Greensboro Production Photography.

A photoshoot behind the scenes video can be seen here.

Canon Rebel XT
Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens
Vivitar 285 HV flash
-with DIY grid snoot

Lighting:
-ambient main light at 6:00 (7:30 to 4:30)
-gridded Vivitar 285 HV at 2:30 low (kicker light)

1920s Noir

2009-10-24T15:09:00.000-04:00

2009-10-11

model: Theresa Ortiz
makeup by: Kris McGuire
hair by: Kile Britt

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye
Adox CHS 25 (64 push) 120 (modified to 620) film
Acufine developer (1:3)
- 24ºC - 18.5min

Kimber

2009-10-24T14:52:00.000-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400VC 120 film
Kodak Tri-X 400 (1600 push) 120 film
Acufine (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 9min

Waiting

2009-10-24T14:22:00.000-04:00

2009-10-18

model: Matt Hooker

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Tri-X 400 (1600 push) 120 film
Acufine (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 9min

Production Photography behind-the-scenes

2009-10-24T12:32:00.000-04:00

2009-09-27

Final images by Aaron Nace, John Ryan, and Chris Cooke can be seen here.
model: Cora Deitz makeup by: Kris McGuire
hair by: Kile Britt

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 100 (200 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
- 20ºC - 6min

Aug-27 GboroProdPhotog

2009-10-09T20:56:00.000-04:00

2009-08-27

Final images by Aaron Nace and Rosie Hardy can be seen here and here.
model: Theresa Ortiz
makeup by: Kris McGuire
hair by: Kile Britt

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
(expired) ScotchChrome 100 35mm film

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Portra 400VC 120 film

Art Deco Noir

2009-10-09T12:46:00.000-04:00

2009-10-04

Model: Lina Helgeson
Hair: Kyle Britt

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (1600 push) 35mm film
Kodak D-76 developer
- 24ºC - 9.5min

High Grain Girls

2009-10-09T12:36:00.000-04:00

2009-10-04

Models:
-Chelsey Bryan
-Laura Cook
-Jessica Leigh Beard
Hair: Kyle Britt
Makeup: Chelsey Bryan

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8
Ilford Delta 3200 (6400-push) 35mm film
Kodak D-76 developer
- 24ºC - 18min

Attention Greensboro area photographers

2009-09-30T23:38:00.001-04:00

If you are a young NC photographer, whether amateur or advance, student or seasoned pro,
I welcome you to join a small but growing group of enthusiastic photographers referring
to ourselves simply as "Production Photography."

Our goal is to bring together creative young talent for collaborative portfolio building projects,
to learn from one-another, and to benefit the city of Greensboro arts community.

Models, graphic designers, hair and makeup artists, costume and fashion designers,
fabricators, web gurus, and any other creative-types that would like to learn and contribute
are also needed and welcome.

If you are interested in joining such a group, do not hesitate to contact me through this
Flickr account, my Facebook, or at gboroproductionphotography@gmail.com.

More information can be found on the old blog here, on my blog here, and in my behind-the-scenes photo set here.

Official website and blog coming very soon.

Chris Cooke

2009-09-28T09:50:00.001-04:00

2009-09-14

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400VC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
- 20ºC - 5.5min

North Carolina film processing labs

2009-09-25T11:16:00.006-04:00

I fell in love with tradition film photography while at RCC. But now that I've graduated (and no longer get free in-house C-41 and E-6 processing), I need to find a photolab to develop my color film.

And while the internet is a vastly useful resource, it is rife with bullshit and old/misinformation. But I recently came across this little informational gem that I think others might also find useful.

Posted by Michael Chappell on a Photo.net resource page, January 16, 2008:

North Carolina film processing

I am not certain if anyone has posted the information elsewhere on the site, but there are several options in North Carolina. Of course there are plenty of retail "chain" stores that do nice processing and printing, provided the chemicals receive proper maintenance/replacement. But for large reprints, or slide film processing, the options are fewer.

In Raleigh - J.W. Photo Lab (www.jwphotolabs.com) does an incredible job on all processing needs. The average turn around is 24 hours for processing. If you need it faster, you can drop it off with Jackie and they will have it ready in 2 hours (processing & contact sheet). As far as print go, I had 40X60 prints made a year ago for a project and they were phenomenal. The prices are unbelievable and the quality and customer satisfaction deserves 5-Stars.

Raleigh/Carrboro - Southeastern Camera (Color, Black & White, Digital, 35mm, 120/220). (http://www.southeasterncamerasupply.com/) Southeastern has 3 locations - Raleigh, Carrboro, and Wilmington. They just closed the store in Cary in January 2008. All their processing services are done at the Carrboro Store. If perhaps you are visiting the area from out of town, Carrboro and Chapel Hill are neighboring cities. It is about a mile from the downtown section of Chapel Hill to the Carrboro location.

Chapel Hill - The University used to send printing needs to hospital for processing and printing/enlargements. The results were fantastic. But now, as I was told, University Photo on Hwy 54 is now another business that provides processing and printing of print and slide film, 35/120/220, and digital services. I have not used them so I can not attest to their business, but I have never heard anything negative about them.

Raleigh/Garner - NC Tri-Color imaging (http://nctricolor.com) offers processing and printing, as well as digital. They have forms online to print and fill out, and then a drop slot in their front door to leave the film. Turn around used to be about 48 hours and the quality was great.

Burlington/Greensboro/Winston-Salem - I am not over in this part of the state much. (also called the Triad). The last few times I had any E6 processed, I used Chromex, on Battleground Ave. (336-273-0871). If you get the film in by 11am, you can have it back by 3pm. My film was beautiful.

Charlotte - Kenny Color Lab (S. Church Street) (704-377-9171) does a fantastic job. I shot some photos for a project, had them processed here, and was very pleased.

Charlotte - There is a place called "The Photo House" that I had some print film processed at, and the results were very nice. The also offer digital services, mounting, and other very creative/artistic services.

Charlotte - One of my colleagues at UNC-Charlotte says that she uses Positive Reactions on Winnifred Street. They offer E6, film, and digital services. She said they have a 2-3 hour turnaround.

I would also like to add to the list:

Burlington - Camcor (formally "Camera Corner") located at 105 North Gurney Street, Burlington, NC (just off of South Church Street/Highway 70). Their website is useless for film processing info, but they still offer inexpensive C-41 (but no E-6) processing. I recently went in and got a price list for C-41 same-day film processing (without prints or scans):
-35mm (any exposure length) roll: $2.99
-120 roll: $2.99
-220 roll: $5.99
[EDIT] Camcor will not cross process (xpro) E-6 film.

High Point - Huemaxx located at 2313 Geddie Place High Point, NC. Huemaxx is usually where I recommend anyone in the area looking to buy or repair antique/mechanical cameras. But they also do printing and 35mm,120,220, and 4x5 C-41 film processing.

[EDIT]

I just called Chromex in Greensboro and found out they stopped processing E-6 about 8 months ago.. :( But suggested Chromatics in Nashville, TN.

[EDIT]

Master Color Labs in Greensboro still processes C-41 film (does not cross-process/xpro E-6) with a 1-day turnaround. Film turned in by 10am can usually be processed by 4pm same-day.
•35mm roll C-41 film (just developing): $2.80 each
•120 roll C-41 film (just devoloping): $2.60 each
•220 roll C-41 film (just devoloping): sorry. didn't ask..
•4x5 sheet C-41 film (just devoloping): sorry. didn't ask..

[EDIT]

JW Photolabs is Raleigh processes C-41 and E-6 with a 1-day turnaround. Film turned in by 10am can usually be processed by 4pm same-day.

Prices per roll/sheet for E-6 processing (as of 2009-10-23):
•35mm 24exposure (mounted)- $7.25 (unmounted)- $6.00

•35mm 36exposure (mounted)- $8.75 (unmounted)- $7.00
•120- $6.50
•220- $9.50
•4x5- $3.00

Prices per roll for C-41 processing (as of 2009-10-23):
•35mm 24exposure- $5.00
•35mm 36exposure- $5.50
•120- $4.35
•220- sorry. didn't ask..
•4x5- sorry. didn't ask..

Biggs Camera in Charlotte, NC develops B&W, C-41, and E-6 films. They have their full price list on their website, here.

Kristin Elliott

2009-09-20T08:21:00.000-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
(expired) ScotchColor 35mm film
Vivitar 285HV flash
Cactus V2s wireless flash triggers

Thank you to Layne Sizemore for setting up this portrait session. Her photos from the shoot can be seen here.

Photokid Portraits

2009-09-20T08:10:00.001-04:00

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2009-09-05

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
~ 20ºC ~ 6min

* - taken by Adam Sikora

Production Photography

2009-09-19T01:46:00.000-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
(light fogged) Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
~ 20ºC ~ 6min

more Knee Suspension

2009-09-19T01:35:00.000-04:00

2009-08-28

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
-blue lens filter
Kodak T-Max 400 (1000 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
~ 20ºC ~ 6min

Production Photography

2009-09-19T01:16:00.000-04:00

2008-08-30

Canon Rebel XT
F-to-EOS adapter
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens

Photokid Polaroids

2009-09-18T15:48:00.000-04:00

Polaroid 250 land camera
(expired) Polapan 664
-orange lens filter
Vivitar 285HV flash

Production Photography: Green Hill Cemetery shoot

2009-09-18T15:41:00.000-04:00

2009-08-21

Canon Rebel XT
F-to-EOS adapter
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens

Knee Suspension

2009-09-18T15:11:00.001-04:00

2009-08-28

@ Liberty Tattoo
Winston-Salem, NC

Mind over body.
Spirit over pain.

Canon 5D
F-to-EOS adapter
Nikon Ai 20mm f/2.8 lensNikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Vivitar 285HV flash (x2)
-DIY mini softbox modifier
-DIY mini softbulb modifier
Cactus V2s wireless flash triggers