Artist Statement
A Journey to Wonderland
The Little Kodaker
Holga 120 Ghost Series
Holga 120 Film
Graflex - Classical Hollywood
Nikon F2 35ml Film
Studio Lighting - Artistic
About Jessie Luke
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Artist Statement
Once upon a time cameras were used only by professional photographers

 

 

I am fascinated with old cameras. I don’t know if it is because I feel that black and white photography is becoming extinct, or if I simply value the art of its craftsmanship.  What I do know is that I am driven by the anticipation of discovering if any of them still work.  Old cameras differ by the uniqueness of their limitations in relation to shutter speed, focal length, depth of field, camera model and type of film.  All aspects of a camera have an effect on the quality of a photograph in which aesthetically could be utilized as and advantage.  And although old cameras could never produce sharp images like a digital camera, it does not matter because strong photography is not dependent upon the camera used, but upon the photographer. 

 

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Jessie Luke