"Why shoot film?" It's a question that often sparks contemplation, evoking sentiments akin to why some prefer listening to vinyl records on a valve amplifier or cruising in a classic car.

In an age inundated with digital imagery, film photography preserves a sense of tradition and authenticity. Each frame becomes a carefully crafted expression, infused with the character and imperfections inherent to analogue mediums. There's a certain magic in the anticipation of waiting for film to be developed, a ritualistic aspect that heightens the sense of anticipation and wonder.

Handling film engages the senses in a way that digital photography cannot replicate. From loading the film into the camera to advancing the frames and winding the film after each shot, every step of the process involves physical interaction with the medium.

The film strip that ensues serves as a tangible connection to my experience, unequivocally demonstrating its reality and anchoring it firmly in a particular time and location.

Analogue film produces images with a unique aesthetic quality, characterized by subtle imperfections, grain structure, and tonal variations. These characteristics lend a sense of authenticity and character to the images, imbuing them with a timeless charm that digital replication often struggles to emulate.

Analogue photography is an art that requires patientce and attention to detail, the process slows me down, and fills me with a sense of calm and achievement that is so hard to find in this digital age of instant gratification.

So, why shoot film? For me, it's not just about capturing images—it's about the process, preserving a timeless tradition, embracing the tactile nature of analog photography, and revelling in the sheer joy of creating art in its purest form.