Cape Town-based writer and film photographer Celeste Jacobs sat down with us in conversation about the medium of analogue image-making as a mediation, and an expression of the state of one's inner world. In a meeting of like minds and kindred souls, our host, Jess, and Celeste discuss what drew them to film photography, their favourite film stocks for beginners, and what compositional elements produce a calm image. This episode is a must-listen for all those interested in exploring analogue photography looking for the next steps to dive into the medium.

Find Celeste on her Instagram.

In this episode, Jess and Celeste mention the following: 

• Our comparison video examining the pro's and con's of shooting on film, DSLR and mirrorless on OrmsTV 
• Jess' video shot in lockdown 2020 on why she ditched digital to become a film photographer 
• The Analogue Photography Cape Town Facebook group that hosts monthly film photo walks and regular exhibitions for its members 
• Marina Abramovic, a performance artist who is one of Celeste's primary sources of creative inspiration
• Our Instagram Story Takeover Highlight on the @ormsdirect Instagram profile, where you can see Celeste speak more about her relationship with film photography
• Celeste's collaboration with Orms Print Room & Framing where she made an incredible portfolio book using our Create & Print photobook service

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• Empowering the creativity of visual professionals and hobbyists alike at Orms Direct 
• All things printing, framing, and photobooks at Orms Print Room & Framing 
• Inspiring and educating the creatives of the future at Orms CTSP 

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Orms Air: The Orms Podcast is produced and hosted by Orms Content Manager Jess Young. It is edited by Sam Wilson, our Audiovisual Content Producer.