everything reminds me of you

about time.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:01:00 +0000

Has it really been four months since my last post? I think I was lacking inspiration. Which I certainly found on my trip home to New Zealand for the month of December. My first trip back in three years. Time slowed down from its usual frenetic London pace. I chilled out with family and friends, swam in the sea almost every day and almost forgot about the cold bleak winter waiting for me back in the northern hemisphere.

(All photos taken on my LC-A+ with Kodak Portra 160 35mm film. Yes, I took my LC-A+ in the sea without any krab-like protection. Very dangerous business.)

Elle x

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sous le ciel de paris.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:59:00 +0000

"Sous le ciel de Paris
S'envole une chanson
Elle est née d'aujourd'hui
Dans le cœur d'un garçon"

("Under the sky of Paris
A song escapes
It was just invented today
In the heart of a young man")

Edith Piaf

The new colour protection film by The Impossible Project is quite remarkable. Have you tried it yet?

As an 'Impossible Pioneer' I was able to test the film ahead of its public sale. I happily snapped several packs during a recent trip to Paris. No more shading! Hurrah! This changes everything...

Dawn of Candidly Clyde very kindly featured Everything Reminds Me of You in her roundup of 'Ten Photo Blogs You Should Be Following'. Check it out!

Elle x

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all the pretty horses.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:26:00 +0000

(Ok, so the second photo is a really a donkey. Don't let that spoil it though.)

Kilcreggan, Scotland and Hackney City Farm, London. Lomo LC-A camera with Ilford XP2 35mm film.

Elle x

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the bridge.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:35:00 +0000

Brooklyn Bridge (from earlier this year). Canon A-1 camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle x

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jubilant.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:06:00 +0000

The Queen's diamond jubilee weekend. Canon A-1 camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle x

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nothing better.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:23:00 +0000

"Tell me am I right / to think that / there could be nothing better?"
- The Postal Service

Two views of London. LC-A camera with Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle

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barbican estate (two).

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:49:00 +0000

I finally got my 35mm films developed from shoot at the Barbican Estate.
(See instant photos from the shoot in my earlier post).

Barbican Estate. LC-A+ camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle x

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evening/morning.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Lots of very long days and late sunsets in London as we head into summer.

"The night won't break / if the day won't break"
- Bombay Bicycle Club

Hampstead, London. LC-A camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle x

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NYC outtakes.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:15:00 +0000

A wander from Brooklyn to Manhattan, through my outtakes from NYC. I love it there. I think about it constantly between visits.

NYC. LC-A+ camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

I really want to mention two amazing projects from people I really admire:

Brian is offering a beautiful poster (limited to 30 signed and numbered copies) from his recent exhibition of photographs 'This is what was once all yours', at Standard Goods in LA. I snagged my copy a few days ago. Brian's photography inspires me a great deal.

Tara-Lynn has produced a limited first edition book (50 numbered copies) of her beautiful original knitting patterns from her range Good Night Day. Tara-Lynn is a super-nice lady who runs Good Night Day entirely herself... including knitting every garment by hand. I bought a collar, scarf and headband from her last winter, and I just love them. The designs are unlike anything I've seen from other knitting patterns or books. They're so modern and relaxed. From her blog I know Tara-Lynn is a big fan of ballet, so I imagine she designs with off duty ballerinas and other artistic ingenues in mind. I'm pretty damn excited about this.

Elle x

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when i choose my colour, it will be razzle dazzle rose.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:43:00 +0000

These £3 supermarket roses lasted quite a while. They were so pretty even after they expired, I had to document their final moments.

Polaroid SLR 680 camera and Impossible Project 'Cool' film.

Elle x

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texture.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:43:00 +0000

Evening walks on Hampstead Heath.

"Make way for the simple hours."
- Au Revoir Simone

Impossible PX680 Cool film + Polaroid SLR 680 camera.

Elle x

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spring, two years gone.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:56:00 +0000

Previously unpublished. Two springs ago.

Kenwood House and St James' Park, London. Diana F+ camera with Diana Instant Back. Fuji Instax Mini film.

Elle x

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extra curricular.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:36:00 +0000

I was really honoured to be asked by Ellie Smith of Extra Curricular magazine to take part in their 'Wish You Were Here' expat interview series for the latest issue. Ellie interviewed me about my photography, inspirations and life in London. Several of my photos are also featured.

Extra Curricular is a beautiful indie magazine from New Zealand (my home country) which profiles the work and lives of creative folk. I've been reading the magazine for a couple of years, so it was especially exciting to be asked to contribute. Thanks so much Ellie and EC magazine!

Issue 8 is out now.

Elle x

Image credit: Extra Curricular.

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happy record store day.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:56:00 +0000

Every day should be Record Store Day. Analogue forever!

Canon A1 camera + Kodak Portra 400NC 35mm film.

Elle x

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barbican estate.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:48:00 +0000

The Barbican Estate is a brutalist wonderland in the City of London, designed by Chamberlain, Powell and Bon. Built in the 1960s and 70s, it stands on the site of mostly Victorian housing destroyed by bombing during WW2. The estate includes 2,014 homes, the famous Barbican Centre arts complex, a lake, gardens and a stunning conservatory.

I would love to live there. The apartments are mid-century architectural heaven.

35mm photos to follow soon.

Polaroid SLR 680 camera and PX680 Colour Shade Cool beta test film. (The Impossible Project announced the new generation 'Cool' films yesterday. As an Impossible 'Pioneer' I was given the opportunity to test the new film ahead of the launch, and I'm really impressed with the results!)

Elle x

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blossom journal (three).

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:27:00 +0000

Pretty pink blossoms outside my window. The first shot is an homage to Anja's recent mirror-image photos. So inspiring.

Top image: Polaroid Spectra camera and expired Polaroid Softtone Image film. Bottom image: Polaroid SLR 680 camera and PX680 Colour Shade Cool film beta test version. (This greatly improved new film is available from today! Hurrah!).

Elle x

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blossom journal (two).

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:08:00 +0000

This time of year is so beautiful. And of course, so fleeting. So I've decided to photograph as many blossoms as I can this spring.

Hampstead, London. Polaroid Spectra camera and expired Polaroid Image Softtone film.

Elle x

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blossom journal (one).

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:03:00 +0000

impossible project space, nyc.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:39:00 +0000

Impossible Project Space, NYC. LC-A camera with Ilford XP2 400 35mm film.

When I was in NYC last month, I made a pilgrimage to the temple of instant photography - the Impossible Project Space in Soho. Great exhibits, walls of cameras, the world's slowest elevator and of course, dangerously good merchandise.

Impossible also have project spaces in Tokyo and Vienna and they're opening another in Paris soon. I really hope London is on their list next...

Elle x

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MoMA.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:43:00 +0000

keep me in mind.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:19:00 +0000

"Even though we have to say goodbye / keep me in mind"
- Little Joy

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. LC-A camera + Kodak Portra 800 35mm film.

Elle x

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magic everywhere.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:30:00 +0000

"And farther out / there's magic everywhere."
- Au Revoir Simone

Towpath Cafe, Dalston and Brick Lane, East London. LC-A+ camera and Kodak Portra 160 35mm film.

Elle x

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this little home.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:15:00 +0000

"There's nothing else in our lives so critical / as this little home"
- The Shins, 'Simple Song' on Port of Morrow

Spring, Hampstead Heath. Polaroid SX70 camera and Impossible PX70 Colour Shade film.

What's inspiring me lately:

:: Port of Morrow, the new album by The Shins. So good.
:: Anabela's new 'Light as a Feather' silk scarves (with incredible photos by Anja).
:: Audrey as a swan.
:: Sandra's scenes from a New York spring.
:: The magical Brooklyn home of Simon and Jessica, photographed by Brian for Freunde von Fruenden.
:: Back issues of Apartamento magazine.
:: Adam's music video for the track 'Brother Sparrow', shot on Impossible, Polaroid and 16mm film.

Oh, and thank you for your comments, emails and tweets about yesterday's post. It seems so many of us mean to sign up as an organ donor, but just don't get around to it. I was so touched by the number of people who told me they were signing up immediately.

Elle x

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upon its axis.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:29:00 +0000

"But still the world turns upon its axis / and we make circles so we can match it."
- Emmy the Great

Polaroid SX-70 camera with Impossible PX70 Colour Shade film.

Elle x

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in soho.

noreply@blogger.com (elle :: everything reminds me of you) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:17:00 +0000

I have a lovely new camera in my life - a vintage Polaroid SLR 680. They tend to go for quite a bit on eBay, but I got a wonderful bargain. It's in perfect working order, and shoots lovely pictures totally effortlessly.

Susannah has written a fantastic guide to Polaroid cameras, including the SX-70 and SLR 680, over on her blog.

Saturday in Soho, London. Polaroid SLR 680 camera and Impossible PX600 Silver Shade Ace Hotel edition film.

Elle x

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