04/22/2026
Can you guess the year of these photos?
Hint 1: No editing or filters.
Hint 2: No AI either
Hint 3: These were taken on film and this family will receive actual film negatives.
And yes, with all the film photography you probably see every day in your feeds, you probably did assume it was 2026 and not 1986 or even 1976.
I have to tell you... when I got this roll back I got total nostalgia for some of the photos my mom has of us when we were that age.
As someone who has mostly photographed families and weddings with digital, it's felt so good to use my analog cameras along with digital over these last few years.
And I'm also happy thinking the first picture is one of my favourite photos I've ever taken. In the past I might have hesitated to give an out of focus image. In this case? I think it's magic.
I will share more from this tender family photo session..but first, here are some from the only roll of I used during our afternoon together (film is now always a complimentary option with each of my portrait and documentary sessions).
For photographers. Kodak Vision 250d is actually a motion picture stock that was adapted for 35mm cameras. Unlike most color negative film, it needs to be developed with motion picture chemicals so I sent it to the only lab I could find in Canada that offers the service ( in Alberta ). They also sell this film under their own brand labeled: “Cinefilm 250D”.
In Victoria, we’re pretty fortunate to have several stores that still sell film, including Kerrisdale, London Drugs, and… best of all… .
Located in Market Square, has a fridge loaded with so many unique films (including this one) it would make your head spin... I highly recommend stopping in for a visit. The entire shop feels like a living museum, but one where you can go home with the items!
Want to pass on nostalgia to your family with film photography? DM me to chat!
Always grateful to create on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples colonially known as Southern Vancouver Island.
