Hi friends, how are you doing lately? More and more, it feels really unsatisfying sharing photographs on Instagram, do you feel that way? It feels so sad scrolling through other people’s images, spending just 3 seconds looking at someone’s story, and not having much of a place for a proper dialog or greeting. I’ll still share there but I’ve decided to blog more again and share images and stories here.
I’ve been in Japan for over a month now. I miss Ventura’s beaches, ocean breezes, and our constant 70 deg weather, but am slowly adjusting to the hot and humid weather here in Tokyo. Instead of photographing sea glass, ocean scapes, wind blow hair, I’m making new images and documenting the new sights and new people that are in front of me. Being in a complete different country and space surely has made me reflect on all the things that I love about Ventura and Ventura County, amazing how a change of scenery can do that. I’m really enjoying being in Tokyo but I think I’ll also be super excited to head back to Ventura when it is time.
Anyhow! As a film photographer, it is super important to work with a film processing lab that you can get to know, communicate with and love. I’ve used the FIND Lab for almost 8 years now and finding a reliable film lab here was one of the things I looked into super early when we know we’d be spending some time in Tokyo. I think I’ve found a lab and I was so excited to see this test roll that I shot and share with you. I took it on my way to the lab and documented some tidbits of my new sights, I hope you enjoy seeing them!
The kiddos start school next week and I am excited to finally have some me-time to start working on a lot of the things I have planned and doing a better job sharing photographs and our stories from this adventure! Talk to you soon.
Thanks for reading friends and let’s talk soon.
For film nerds:
Camera: Hasselblad 500CM, 50mm lens
Film: Portra 400
Lab: Foto Ueno, Shibuya City
Po Chi Fung is a Ventura County based Lifestyle Family and Newborn Photographer. She’s currently in Tokyo but is looking forward to being back in Ventura, which will come in the blink of an eye! She captures real-life moments with a documentary approach on film to tell your family's story and specializes in producing long-lasting storytelling albums and heirloom wall art for her clients. Po Chi Fung Photography located in Ventura, California and serves Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Los Angeles County - Ventura, Ojai, Santa Barbara, Montecito, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Pasadena, San Marino, and other surrounding areas.