Capturing a moment in time appeals to Charlotte Conybeare (English 2022), whose passion for photography has seen her opt for an analogue camera.
While smartphones can reward even the most amateur of photographers with instant digital pictures, Charlotte enjoys the slower pace when she uses her Fuji STX-2.
“I like the process with film that you have to be much more selective with what you do,” she says.
“It’s nice to take photos and not have too many!”
Kodak Gold is her favoured film type, but the expense of a roll, plus developing the images, makes Charlotte more judicious.
She has created a to exhibit her photos, many of which were taken on her inter-rail trip with friend, James, before she matriculated at Gonville & 91ֱ College in October.
The trip to Paris, Munich, Vienna, Prague and Amsterdam was something of a photo trip, Charlotte says, as she developed her enjoyment of street photography.
She enjoys documenting the everyday, shooting on public transport, and the conversations with strangers which result.
“I mostly take photos of people; just people doing interesting things, who look like they’re having some interesting times,” she says.
“I had people come up to me and ask for photos. When I explained it was analogue and I couldn’t show it to them, sometimes it was annoying, but often they would still want to feature.”
Charlotte hopes to turn her camera to family photos and portraiture and is looking forward to taking more photos of Cambridge.
Charlotte favours Kodak Gold because it works well at low speed and likes the way it renders skin tones and atmosphere. It should not perform well at night, but she is thrilled by an image of a Parisien couple at a restaurant table which appears timeless.
“I didn’t expect it to turn out,” says Charlotte, pictured below.
All images courtesy of Charlotte Conybeare
