Washi F, The Portrait Path

• Photographer
  Marc Gaillot
• Technical Info
  Washi F Film With A Nikon F4 & 85mm
• Photo Date
  October & November 2023

I was looking for an original way to approach the portrait in film. Being often in search of light in a very deep black and fan of grains, I found my way with this experimental film that is the Washi F. It is a unique medical X-ray 35mm film, which does not have an anti-halo layer. It offers a very strong diffusion effect with a lot of grain. I decided to use it for portrait, everything is pushing it to its maximum in terms of iso and the development is in semi stand. The portraits that emerge are very strong with both a retro, dreamlike and cinematic rendering.

I take pictures of life, atmospheres and buildings that surround me during my travels or walks. I particularly like black and white and street photography. I try to show life as it is with a touch of optimism or daydreaming and what funny or sad my photos are always there to honor their subjects. It took me like this in August 2022. Since I publish my work and I commit to try to give the best.