KODAK MOMENT of the Day

Daffodil Drop is a true symbol of spring , the image was captured in camera with a macro lens and close up filters.

Caught this cute moment between two of my best friends watching sunset 🥹

Growing up, I spent as many of my summers as I could afford to in Greece visiting with family. I got my first camera when I was 12, and took it abroad with me that summer. I have been passionate about photography ever since, and got my Bachelors Degree Of Fine Arts in Photography in 2016 🤓
My Canon was gifted to me by the father of the guy I was dating back in 2012 so that I could start my college courses. It is still my favorite and most used camera even 12 years later. I quickly fell in love with film and the darkroom, and have been practicing analog ever since (am I dating myself yet? 😅)
I need to travel, I love to read, nature is my home base, I make a conscious effort to practice gratitude daily, AND I’m also a giant goofball… But not that giant because I’m not even 5ft tall.
 

At the end of Waikiki beach there’s a pier where all the local kids jump off of. They jump from all over. These 2 had just come back from a day of fun and I thought their matching offset towels just popped with all the other color around. 

Just a couple on film. 

When I noticed, my cat was doing this pose.

 Blessed to be able to capture my best friends after their engagement, congratulations Jason and Jenn! 

spotted the light leaks
 

shot on Kodak Gold 200

@muragraphy

On an early spring walk on a Sunday afternoon, my eldest decided his legs were too tired to keep going so rested on a fence.  We had to send the little one back to encourage him to keep walking.

We were driving down the PCH looking for a place to watch the sunset when we came upon this spot. I didn’t even see the couple until I had parked and gotten out.

The scene was so peaceful and genuine - it stopped me dead in my tracks. 

It was the last night of my trip and I only had a few more shots of Portra 400 left. Fortunately, I was able to make them count. 

Saturnia natural springs in Tuscany , on Kodak Portra 400

Rodrick Ward smiles ear to ear from the sidelines during an exhausting CU football game against USC

@rodrickward_1

on #Portra400

Here’s JoJo’s adventures filled with zoomies and on his wheels!  2 days with his custom Full Support Cart from k9carts and he’s really getting the hang of it! Nothing can stop him now! he’s zoomied his heart out all over house, the back yard, and even zoomed around the driveway to say hi to neighbors. There is a video of him running to my husband for the first time without my help. Definitely a core memory for us. :)

When spring reached Bangalore, the place I migrated to for work, I had to capture it on beautiful Kodak Vision3 250D. So me and my friends, who makes this place more like home, went out on a flower hunting photowalk. 

Shruti, my friend with an eye for old cars, spotted this beautiful Fiat Super, and how could we not capture it in the glory of Kodak Film! 

To an amazing day on film!

Shooting after breakfast, met someone who stays in the same hostel. 

An outing with my oldest sister, taking a moment before seeing a movie. 

My wife and I live life on the road.  She is a traveling physical therapist and I work remotely.  We have been traveling the US for the past two years living in different locations around 3 months at a time.  While moving from Coos Bay, OR to Tucson, AZ we drove down the California coast.  On a characteristically windy day at Point Reyes National Seashore we spent a day exploring and roaming this wild part of the Pacific Coast. 

This was such a special moment captured of a close friend of mine. We had talked about the beauty and interpersonal moments that come with Black hair. I stayed with her for over 7 hours as she did her hair from start to finish, Afro to braids. Not only was it a monumental day for us as friends and creative collaborators, but it connected us both to our roots and  forced us to confront the complexities with our own Black hair. 

Had the most fun day beach hopping in the Orange County 🏄‍♂️ 🌴 - wish we lived here, such a dreamy place 💚

Dalí likes cameras and to be photographed, the perfect model when testing a camera, lens or film. Here I was testing the new to me Nikon 85mm f1.8D, on my Nikon F5 👌🏼Portra 800 renders that pink nose and those green eyes like no other. I love him to pieces.

My favorite moment was when everyone started sneezing and sniffling every single time the wind picked up because we all forgot to take an antihistamine before visiting the desert wildflowers.

The photo was taken early morning as the sun rose across Aguille du Midi, was unique to be the only non climbers/skiers on the mountain which made the moment feel extra special.

A family, all dressed up and headed somewhere, passed me on the street

It was the most beautiful sunset I had ever seen as me & my clients ran around on the beach soaking up every moment. Their love & joy truly reminded me of Noah & Allie from The Notebook so I found my favorite quote & it fit perfectly with the moments we captured! 

”They're shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and in a flash they're gone.”

 

@tierna.elfa on Kodak Gold 200

Perfect time for selfie 📷

Driving around Palo Alto with my labradoodle, Buster.

During the visit to the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul it’s common to see many people wearing the traditional ’hanbok’ dress.

The moment I saw this group of girls taking photos and videos of their friend I couldn’t resist and take one of the moment. I loved the contrast between  tradition and modern.

Sunset tent building in Rinjani National Park, Indonesia.

Canon FTB / Kodak Gold 200 #35mm

Portrait of a young lady.

A family summer vacation to New York City. The wonder and beauty of seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time. Even as these children are seeing it for the first time, and for me, seeing it many times, it still captures a moment of hope and new opportunities in life. 

Every year, on Easter Sunday, there is an event called “Bring Your Own Big Wheel” where people race down a street with many twists and turns in a “big wheel”.  A big wheel in this case can be anything with wheels, but more often than not, is supposed to be for children: a Barbie jeep, a tricycle, etc.

The event is fun, chaotic, whimsical, silly, and really feels like the epitome of San Francisco energy. People dress up in bold/whacky outfits, sometimes even costumes, so you can usually tell who is attending. 

I spotted this family about a block away walking in the direction of the event.  From mismatching suit to the frog purse, they looked just fabulous.  I automatically assumed they were attending the event, until I forgot that it was also Easter.   They very well could have been on their way to a Brunch or even a Religious Service. In my mind, they did all three. 

This photo to me captures the essence of San Francisco and the duality of that beautiful, colorful day.  

Captured on 35mm film - Kodak Ultramax 400

Camera: Minolta 7000 Maxxum

They don’t make fairytales sweeter than ours 💌

Intimate couples photo in Charleston, SC.

Three bonded rabbits with one not playing ball as always. 

On the road in Ha Giang near the Doc Tham Ma viewpoint in Ha Giang, Vietnam is a small market where they sell flowers. The local girls carry them on their back.

We enjoyed taking our two oldest boys to the New Orleans Pelicans v. Spurs game. They cheered and danced the entire night. A fun family memory that we will always cherish. 

Happy Day 

While we were playing with bubbles outside, some parrots appeared on our roof and for a while they stayed there singing... it seemed like they were watching us..

To say I was heartbroken to leave is a massive understatement. We only stayed two nights in Tagazhout but the time we spent there genuinely changed my view of the world. The sun, the people, the surf, all such a stark contrast to London. I loved every second of it.

 March in Ketchikan, Alaska. Friends gearing up to jump in the water at the first sign of spring sunshine. 

the joy of sharing moments of happiness with your friends

Morning exploring in the Oregon dunes with Zelda. I recently started shooting film and was excited to test out Porta 800. After an hour of exploring, Zelda and I heard a pack of coyotes in the nearby woods. It sounded uncomfortably close so we decided to quickly explore in the opposite direction. After our unplanned cardio session, we stumbled upon this spot where we found our shot.

Dear little sister, it's true I am your 1st boss 😆 but will be your forever friend 🧡 I love you

Sunday walks.  The littest wanted to watch the horses in the nextdoor field, while Dad and Luca started on the footpath.

An outing with my oldest sister, taking a moment before seeing a movie. 

Took a solo trip to Paris and wondered the streets of Paris after going to the popular tourist spot to see the tour and stumbled on a park with this view and I was one of only 3 people in this spot. So naturally I had to get a pic!

I really liked the style and energy of this lady I saw in Sapanca, where we went for a trip. I photographed it in the wonderful nature and greenery of Sapanca. 

An outing with my oldest sister, taking a moment before seeing a movie. 

Unconditional love in a single kiss 😘❤️🐾

As a beginner photographer, I had a chance to capture intimate moment of this gorgeous couple. Finding beauty in the tiniest details ♥️

A father an son moment at the Cascade du Rouget, Leica M2, Kodak Gold

Girl playing frisbee on the beach.

This is a photo of my friend Wyatt seeing Pioneer Peak in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley for the first time. Wyatt currently lives in Georgia and he came to visit me for a few days to see Alaska. I couldn’t help but notice him soaking in the scenery, too stunned to even take a photo. Shot on Ultramax with my Nikon F3.

A self-portrait taken in my yard at sunrise. I enjoy the sun coming through the pines in the morning. I used a Minolta SRT 101 and Kodak Eastman Double-X. 

Snapped a photo of my best friend after our hike to a waterfall. 

Canon FTB QL / f 2.8 / Kodak Gold 200 shot at 100 ISO. 

I was about to light a cigarette, with my camera hanging around my neck, when my boyfriend pointed out that a cat had sat on the statue's crown behind me. I dropped everything to capture it in this photo.  It took only 30 seconds, after which it left. I learned that you always have to be in the present moment when taking pictures, otherwise, who knows what you might miss?!

A surfer waiting for the right moment to get into the water at Bronte. The swell is relentless, entering can become difficult and timing it between sets is key.

That was one of those moments when I thought to myself, "Oh yeah, I've got this!" I sat to relax and admire the beauty of nature, mountains, fog, tranquility, and the sun that was about to set. After walking up the mountain for more than 7 kilometers, I felt truly happy and relaxed.

Bridal shower

Venturing into the heart of Hokkaido's rugged landscape with nothing but my trusty film camera was an experience unlike any other. As I embarked on this photographic odyssey, I found myself immersed in a world of raw beauty and untamed wilderness.

Quiet moments in a surfing town —

Shot on Kodak 400/800 in Punta Mita, Mexico

Together with two of my friends we drove up north to a remote beach where we went in for a quick swim in the sea. This is when I took this photograph.

Stella smiles!