travels with my holga

If you follow me on Instagram then you'd know that I was lucky enough to spend five weeks in Paris and Italy. I probably over posted slightly ;) but I was so excited and overwhelmed to be there I just couldn't help myself! It was total visual overload!

I decided to take a few cameras thinking each one would serve a different purpose. I quickly discovered I had over indexed here! Next time I travel (and plans are being made right now!) it will be with one 35mm camera and my beloved Holga (and of course an iPhone). The Canon Mark II was just too big and heavy and ended up driving me crazy!

I love travelling with a Holga because you just never know what you'll end up with. Its usually a huge surprise or big disappointment! Here are some of my favourite surprises - just the way I remember  - slightly dreamy and a little bit magical...

holga in hakone

My super amazing trip to Tokyo in April was made even more amazing when we visited the Hakone Open Air Museum - or as I like to call it 'the most magical place on earth!'

Just an hour out of Tokyo on the very fast 'Romance Car' this open air gallery is nestled in the most incredible Hakone landscape. It is filled with sculpture and has one of the largest Henry Moore collections in the world as well as an entire pavilion dedicated to Picasso - suffice to say we were a little bit excited!

The plan was to stay at the museum for a couple of hours then head off to explore the rest of Hakone in the hope of seeing Mt Fuji... 5 hours later we were still there! If you ever get to Tokyo this must go on your itinerary - I can't wait to go back!

I had my Holga as well as my DSLR - I wish I shot more with the Holga as it was a perfect day for it...

feeling slightly illuminated

52 Photos Project: Gallery 30 {illuminate}

Even though I'm more of a winter girl there's just no denying how much better things seem when the days are long and the light is warm and hazy.

Summer is nearly here, this year is nearly over, new plans are being made and everything feels a little more possible. Many books will be read, a lot more pictures will be taken and I'm guessing some fruity cocktails will be consumed... most likely!

summer colour winter days

52 Photos Project {Gallery 9: Summertime Colours}

A touch of summer colour for this very average wet winter Melbourne day...

lost between the greys

I love shooting black and white film. There is something lovely about stripping away the colour so all that you are left with is shadow and highlight... which I guess is photography at its purest.

It's been a particularly grey and wet week here in Melbourne and I haven't really had a chance to get out and shoot anything new. This week's 52 Photos Project prompt is 'Black & White'. I've taken it as an opportunity to look through my archives and see some of my pictures in a different way. It's strange how a little bit of space and a fresh eye makes a previously discarded image seem completely right at this moment in time.

while i stand still

52 Photos Project: Week 4 – Movement

Magic Lake

The crazy Melbourne wind has set me on edge today! I need some stillness and serenity...

Wallaga Lake, Bermagui NSW

Paris -4 Degrees

It was the perfect Parisian day. It was cold, it snowed and the streets were deserted enough for us to feel like we belonged there. Whenever I day dream this is where I go...

Pompidou Hues

Goodbye Summer... Finally

I think that chill in the Melbourne air is finally here to stay (fingers crossed!). I shot these with my Holga (using Kodak 400 VC) over Summer. Thought they could be a reminder of something to look forward to once we've enjoyed all of those lovely Winter days.

Holga in New York

I have been obsessed and in love with the work of Frank Lloyd Wright since before I even understood that it would lead to a greater love and obsession of Mid Century design and architecture in all its forms. Seeing the Guggeheim for the first time on a perfect New York day was a dream come true.