15: #FilmFollowFriday with Kami Wittrock

Summary

In this conversation, Alison Hatch interviews Cami Wittrock about her experience taking over Film Follow Friday on Instagram. They discuss the film community, the creative techniques they have learned and incorporated into their work, and the magic of Holga cameras. Cami shares her vision for the future of Film Follow Friday and emphasizes the inclusivity and supportiveness of the film community.

Takeaways

Film Follow Friday is a hashtag-based community on Instagram that connects film photographers and allows them to share their work.

The film community is known for its creativity and experimentation with different techniques, such as film soup and light leaks.

Using film as a medium allows photographers to let go of control and embrace the unknown, resulting in unique and surprising images.

Film Follow Friday has not only facilitated creative inspiration but also fostered meaningful friendships and connections among photographers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:52 Taking Over Film Follow Friday

03:23 The Film Follow Friday Community

05:59 Exploring Creative Techniques

07:02 Incorporating Creative Techniques into Client Work

08:19 The Magic of Holga Cameras

10:41 Embracing the Creative Energy of Film

15:24 Building Friendships and Connections

17:29 Future Plans for Film Follow Friday

21:03 Where to Find Cami

Kamie is a film photographer based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has been practicing photography for ten years, but found her true passion and love in film in 2018. Kamie enjoys using film photography as a means to create, experiment, and meet other photographers. Always an avid fan of the #filmfollowfriday community, Kamie took over as curator from #filmfollowfriday creator Liz Glenn last fall. She hopes to continue to use the space to connect and showcase the film community. You can find Kamie on instagram.com/kamiewittrockphotography.

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