Kevan Wilkinson

Photographing Beverly Hills, California With a Yashica T5

When November arrives, the weather gets cooler, the leaves change color, the football season reaches the half-way mark, and holiday decorations start going up. I have looked forward to this time of year for as long as I can remember. It instills memories of family, friends, and holiday gatherings.

Holiday Lights With CineStill 800T

CineStill800T in Broad Daylight

Blue has always been my favorite color, but not when it shows up in my 35mm film scans. The appearance of a dominant blue hue can wreak havoc on pictures and require lots of editing and color balancing, both of which take the magic and spontaneity out of 35mm film photography.

Going Against the Grain

Capturing Interesting Colors and Glowing Halos With a Yashica T5 

One of the most interesting 35mm film stocks that I have been shooting with lately is CineStill 800T. I’ve taken pictures of city streets, store windows and hotel lobbies at night with this film, and the end results are enchanting and almost dreamlike.

Neon Lights With CineStill 800T Film

A Re-Introduced Classic Film

Back in the day, when I shot the original Kodak Ektachrome, it felt special. It wasn’t an “everyday” stock; I took more time with my photography when it was loaded in the camera. Other than the cost, its bold colors, sharpness, and fine grain placed it apart from other film.

Kodak Ektachrome 

Instant Results in Palm Springs and at Joshua Tree With a Polaroid 600

The magic of instant film begins the moment you press the oversized shutter button on the Polaroid camera. The distinct noise is apparent immediately, and this is followed by the sound of a soon-to-be-seen picture making its way along rollers toward the front of the camera, where it will be removed.

California Desert, Polaroid Style

Photographing Noyo Harbor, California

North America — USA

Situated along the Mendocino coast about 170 miles north of San Francisco, Noyo Harbor is one of the last remaining working harbors in Northern California. The locals told me not much has changed over the years. The picturesque fishing harbor looks like something straight out of a classic movie set with its rustic buildings, colorful fishing boats, and vintage signage.

Kevan Wilkinson

Contributing Author

Holiday Lights With CineStill 800T

Going Against the Grain

Neon Lights With CineStill 800T Film

Kodak Ektachrome

California Desert, Polaroid Style

On the Waterfront