Silvergrain Connection - the entire world of analog photography

If it’s a mechanical camera and it’s broken, Oleg can fix it! With the same spirit that sent Soviets into space, he repairs cameras of the era by understanding them from the inside out. Although he has many books, he doesn’t necessarily go by them if that would mean giving up due to lack of a specific part or tool. Oleg’s culture is one we aren’t often in touch with—it expresses its love and pride not through surface enthusiasm, but through deeply felt pauses and stories of a lifetime spent in fascination. *This episode is edited more than usual due to technical difficulties during recording. You can contact Oleg about a repair or buy a perfectly serviced Soviet camera here: https://www.okvintagecamera.com Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (https://silvergrainclassics.com/en) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (https://www.schlicksbier.com) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (https://studio.kreativkommune.org/podcast).

We were blown away by Susan Burnstine’s images and are very excited to bring her story to our podcast. She shared why she makes her own cameras, why her work is so often described as “dreamlike,” and a lot more. Susan has a unique perspective on creating art through the medium of film photography: the role it can play in our everyday lives, and how it can help us as we struggle with the adjustments of “reopening” life. Homepage http://www.susanburnstine.com Workshops http://www.susanburnstine.com/workshops.htm Galleries http://www.catherinecouturier.com/artists/susan-burnstine/ https://www.cordenpottsgallery.com/susan-burnstine https://ethertongallery.com/artists/75-susan-burnstine/works/ https://www.obscuragallery.net/artwork/artists/susan-burnstine/ Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (https://silvergrainclassics.com/en) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (https://www.schlicksbier.com) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (https://studio.kreativkommune.org/podcast).

Others have copied their concept since they started in 2012, but none has reached their amazingly consistent quality and customer satisfaction. Albert Roig, one of the founders of Carmencita Film Lab, spoke with us about the concepts that have made the business such a success and how they are growing and adapting. Carmencita Film Lab Homepage: https://carmencitafilmlab.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carmencitafilmlab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmencitafilmlab Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (https://silvergrainclassics.com/en) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (https://www.schlicksbier.com) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (https://studio.kreativkommune.org/podcast).

With almost 90,000 subscribers, Nick Carver’s YouTube channel is one of the most successful film photography presences on the internet. His unique mix of real analog knowledge, enthusiasm, and informal guy-next-door manner makes him a favorite of a broad spectrum of film shooters. We talked to Nick about what he likes about shooting the unusual 6x17cm format, why he feels that analog is a healthy thing and not just a fad, and the importance of printing your images, no matter how you do it. Nick Carver Homepage: https://www.nickcarverphotography.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcKQhTO6i0oq10S234vWyA Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (https://silvergrainclassics.com/en) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (https://www.schlicksbier.com) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (https://studio.kreativkommune.org/podcast).

“New” TETENAL, two years in: where do they stand, what are they working on? Peter Rasenberger, a major investor and force behind the restructuring of the company, gives us the inside scoop. We were surprised at the direction the conversation took! Beyond individual products, Peter gave us his perspective on why the company was worth saving, and where it fits into what he sees as a likely Post-Digital Era. TETENAL Homepage: tetenal.com Facebook: facebook.com/tetenal1847gmbh Instagram: @tetenal1847 Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook).

Our second episode features a pair of movers and shakers of the film photography community. Mirko and Lina bring us in-depth information and stories from behind the scenes of ADOX, a huge force in analog run with a mini team plus maximum commitment. Hear the story of how Mirko found himself with literally tons of film production line equipment on a truck and no place to put it, what it actually takes to produce film and photochemicals today, how the decisions are made about what to produce, and what may be possible in the future. Shownotes ADOX Homepage http://www.adox.de/Photo/welcome-to-the-world-of-analogue-photography/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ADOXPHOTO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adoxphoto Foto Impex Homepage https://www.fotoimpex.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FOTOIMPEX Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fotoimpex Lina Bessonova Homepage https://www.linabessonova.photography Instagram https://www.instagram.com/linabessonova.photography YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyPdxeP9Ww0y_bMgeP1jxw Twitter https://twitter.com/linabessonova Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook).

Who better to kick off our conversations about the entire world of analog / film photography than the man who made us believe nothing is Impossible — Florian “Doc” Kaps. In addition to reminiscing about the (not so) Impossible Project, he speaks about SuperSense and his current multitude of ideas, some of which seem… well, improbable but worth pursuit. We even had almost-half-an-announcement about a future partnership with a major German car manufacturer!  And there was lots of inspirational conversation about what makes analog worth saving and how to do it. Shownotes: Supersense Homepage: https://the.supersense.com Supersense on Instagram: https://instagram.com/supersense/ Supersense on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supersensevienna Your hosts: Charys Schuler and Marwan El-Mozayen from Silvergrain Classics magazine (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) Erik Schlicksbier, photographer (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) and host of the German language Studio Kreativkommune podcast (Homepage | Instagram | Facebook).

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