uala Lumpur: There was a analog photography event held on 6th April 2014 in Petaling Street. The event was organised by a club known as the “Smelly Plastic Photography Club”. It featured various photographic masterpieces from both local and international photographers.
The club was established in 2009, starting with just 20 members at the time. At present, there are more than 300 local and international members. The objectives of this event were to share tips and opinions among photographers and to keep traditional photography alive rather than let it die over time.
Both the amateur and professional photographers were focused on capturing the emotions of complete strangers on that street.
Ishak bin baba, 24, was spotted taking photos and trading tips with others on how to take better, more professional-looking shots.
Ishak said: “I came here today, with my good friend, to have fun taking part in the event. The two of us picked up useful tips from this event. We learned how to use the other bonus features on our cameras, and not just simply point and shoot blindly".
"We learned things about camera settings, lighting and composition, among others.”
When asked about his equipment, Ishak from Port Dickson replied “I’m using an Asahi Pentax camera which costs me around RM300”.
For 36 year old Hafiz Ahmad, shooting with film cameras gives him an indescribable feeling of utmost satisfaction, especially when he completes developing the film.
“It’s just an awesome feeling to see the results and there are surprises most of the time. It’s a pressure and also a pleasure,” he said.
Film photography, Hafiz Ahmad says, is interesting in many ways which digital photography just cannot offer. Though he has used digital cameras extensively, he finds film photography more rewarding and educational.
“There are many interesting discoveries that one can make with film cameras. Among these are the surprise element, the processes to get the films developed, understanding how different cameras work and much more,” he says.
To inspire a love for photography among the less fortunate, and as part of its corporate social responsibility project, the club donated 10 vintage Olympus compact cameras to three orphanages.
Prepared by :
Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad
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