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Ben Horne is a different kind of photographer. Most photographers I know strive to always use the latest and "greatest" gear, but Ben walks in the opposite direction. His Facebook page says it best, describing Ben as a:
"Large Format Landscape Photographer with a wooden camera, an amazing wife, an awesome cat, and another cat too."
Yup, read it again.... he said Large Format, as in 8 x 10 film - although a few of his early shots were 4 x 5 film. That alone would make most people I know run away. Ben carries a large format wooden camera into locations many photographers wouldn't even try to hike to. Why would anyone use large format film? I mean they have digital bodies that do super high resolution now, right? Ben describes it best on his site:
"I absolutely love working with large format film because of the inherent limitation, and the strong sense of discipline that is required. These limitations help to shape the final image by giving me a sense of direction."
That is someone that want to master their craft. Someone that sees the joy and benefit that comes from challenging yourself. I have heard of an old photography school exercise this reminded me of, where the instructor tells the students to take one lens and go photograph in a parking lot - all day. Another example is my friend Matthias Hombauer, who was on episode 19. He occasionally uses a manual focus lens for the same reason.
Join Ben and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discover some of the key elements of a great landscape photo, and explore the fun and challenges of large format color film photography.
Connect with Ben
Personal: benhorne.com
Facebook: @benhornephoto
Instagram: @benhornephoto
Twitter: @BenHorne
YouTube: @benhorne
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By TWiPBen Horne is a different kind of photographer. Most photographers I know strive to always use the latest and "greatest" gear, but Ben walks in the opposite direction. His Facebook page says it best, describing Ben as a:
"Large Format Landscape Photographer with a wooden camera, an amazing wife, an awesome cat, and another cat too."
Yup, read it again.... he said Large Format, as in 8 x 10 film - although a few of his early shots were 4 x 5 film. That alone would make most people I know run away. Ben carries a large format wooden camera into locations many photographers wouldn't even try to hike to. Why would anyone use large format film? I mean they have digital bodies that do super high resolution now, right? Ben describes it best on his site:
"I absolutely love working with large format film because of the inherent limitation, and the strong sense of discipline that is required. These limitations help to shape the final image by giving me a sense of direction."
That is someone that want to master their craft. Someone that sees the joy and benefit that comes from challenging yourself. I have heard of an old photography school exercise this reminded me of, where the instructor tells the students to take one lens and go photograph in a parking lot - all day. Another example is my friend Matthias Hombauer, who was on episode 19. He occasionally uses a manual focus lens for the same reason.
Join Ben and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discover some of the key elements of a great landscape photo, and explore the fun and challenges of large format color film photography.
Connect with Ben
Personal: benhorne.com
Facebook: @benhornephoto
Instagram: @benhornephoto
Twitter: @BenHorne
YouTube: @benhorne
PLEASE SUPPORT TWIP!
+ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto
Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.
+ TWIP PRO - http://www.twippro.com
If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com - you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!
---------------
More about our network...
+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO - https://thisweekinphoto.com
TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.
+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL - http://www.twipschool.com
Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We've got loads of "instant access" digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!
+ TWiP MEETUPS - https://thisweekinphoto.