I knew when I would go to Paris that I wanted to document our adventures without having to share anything online right away. I feared missing out on what could be incredible moments, if I spent that time posting to Facebook. I wrote a bit more on my magical experience there in Part One. Those images were all shot using my iPhone.
This set was all shot on my Beseler Topcon SuperD; a combat camera used from the 1960’s to 1980’s by the US Airforce and Navy. Alin and I were walking around Le Marais, a gorgeous, historic district in Paris, and an adorable older gentleman walked up to me and asked me if he could hold my camera. He proceeded to tell me how it’s been such a long time since he’s seen one one these and seemed surprised that it was in such good condition. He talked about how he used it during his photojournalism days in the 70’s and more interesting stories followed. I loved this moment.
I used to be the type of person that planned and typed out itineraries for trips. In the recent years, especially on this trip, I’ve learned to not plan out every minute. When you do that, you allow little to no room for the unexpected. The unexpected could lead you into beautiful, less-traveled places & conversations with strangers that could impact your life in the most brilliant way.
These film images represent the feeling I felt and still feel about Paris. Someday, I’d like to live there. A girl can dream, right?
These photographs are absolutely fantastic, you totally caught the atmosphere, ambience and mood, out me right back there!
This is by far the coolest thing I’ve seen in a loooong time! Kudos man, so good!
I love these images! So much character to them. Makes me want to go to Paris SO much more now!
That last image = <3
Evocative. I love Paris through your lens.
We went to Paris a few months ago. I wish I’d have got half of these awesome shots. Great job caroline these are beautiful
Awesome tones and I love the gritty raw feel to these images.
Absolutely love the third from bottom Caroline. The silhouettes of the 3 people against the ET. Amazing vision my friend. x
I love these….the feel to these images are awesome!
Beautiful images Caroline
Caroline, I’ve been to Paris a couple times for street photography, and I absolutely LOVE what you’ve done here. Such original work. Gonna go back up for another look…
My absolute favourite is that image of the Eiffel Tower with the silhouettes of people in the background. Great eye!
These are amazing. I love shooting film on trips, it captures something totally different.
dammit, Caroline. These are SOOOOOOO good.
Wow. Gorgeous.
Wow, these belong in a coffee table book. Lovely and inspiring,
Sheesh. You made some amazing frames, Caroline. Super strong images.
Great pictures
Great photos – i will get out my old Lomo and some old B&W films i found buried in the draw