After about 5 years of never fixing my mostly not-working polaroid camera, I decided to pick up a Fujifilm instax instant camera. I like the wide format, and that the film is somewhat affordable and readily available. Right away, it's been really nice having the instant feedback again and I think it will help me decide what to shoot. Here are some photos that I took at the coast this weekend with my first pack of film.
photos by Tim Gatto
Other photos from Oakland over the last couple of weeks. A day late.
Oakland crew
Cannon Dill mural downtown
beautiful lake Merritt
fog
photos by Tim Gatto
If you live in Oakland you can't help but notice the graffiti that covers most of the city. Since moving here, I cannot ignore that my landscape changes week by week. It has helped me pay attention to the politics that surround graffiti but also appreciate the art. Everyday on the way to work I bike by an oil change place that is always covered in graffiti. The roll up doors get painted over each week, and so do most of the walls, except for a spray character by iRot. The oil change guys sit in front of the wall in the perfect morning light, smoking and waiting for customers. For all of the reasons above, and out of fear that the character might get painted over, I have desperately wanted to take a photo.
I shoot mostly normal length lens cameras and am without anything telephoto, so I knew that I'd have to get pretty close in order to get the shot. My first attempt at getting the photo, I crusied in and asked a question about prices and snapped a quick photo with my point and shoot and rode off. Only 1/4 guys saw me, so I was pretty happy about that. When I got home that day I found out that my "trusty" p&s, had a broken film advance, and my roll didn't even take. I was bummed.
Determined to get the photo, I loaded some slide film in my more reliable point and shoot, and waited for a perfectly sunny morning. One came last week, and I pulled up to the place to a not-so busy staff. I up and asked them if I could take a photo of the crow. They looked at me weird, said sure, and moved out of the shot. I snapped the photo, but really wanted them in it. So, I asked them why they kept the crow but kept nothing else. The guys sat down, and told me that they kept it because they really liked it. I took another shot and can now bike to work without stressing. —Tim
photos by Tim Gatto
I saw online that Sam Milianta was sending out zines to whomever wanted one, so I raised my hand, and was sent two: Alone with Everyone, and One Day it'll All Make Sense (Or Maybe Not) Conclusion: Sam rules. Get your hands on one.
A great set of photos from Aeschleah DeMartino. Be sure to click through her flickr stream and view the others of Fez and Spain.
photos by Aeschleah DeMartino
Some photos from last weekends trip to Shasta Co. Calif. Exploring and good times with friends. Waiting on a few more rolls.
photos by Tim Gatto
photo by Tyler Rein
photos by Tyler Rein
Oakland things.
photos by Tim Gatto
Thanks to everyone that came out last Friday to MUA Oakland for our PANACEA book release and photo show. Such a fun night. Sold some books, some photos, and had a great night out with friends. Also, a big thank you to everyone that participated in the book and show! It really came out great. Our box of books is getting slim, If you'd still like to pick one up, head to the zines section. —Tim
Thanks to our host, MUA, for inviting us to show photos and sell our book.
Books
(not so) serious meet up before the show
Carson Gilliland
Cody Cobb
All of the photos hanging at MUA are for sale and will be up for another month, check them out if you're in town.
A great First Friday in Oakland. Here's to many more safe Oakland Art Murmurs.
top photo from MUAOakland.com
Been watching this wall go up in West Oakland on my bike ride home. Checked back on Friday and the guys were working on it, so I took a few pics. Can't wait to see where it ends up, it just keeps growing.
this guy was stoked on the wall, and told us some good stories.
photos by Tim Gatto
Brad Westcott gets out and makes great photos, not much more to say. Very happy that he has a photo in PANACEA.
From now through Feb 1st, Ladder to the Stars and I will be showcasing the photographers from our upcoming book. Next up is a set from Christian Kluge, of Norway. Unreal photos always.
