Exhibition in Brisbane! Nov 26th 2015

I am pleased to announce and confirm I will be partaking in a group exhibition on Thurs 26th Nov! RAW Artists Australia (Brisbane) who I have been part of and support on a regular basis, are a movement who hold events across Australia, US and branching out into other continents/ countries - UK / Europe and Japan. 

Having previously showcased in June 2014 for the first time publicly and having such an incredible experience I will be showcasing again. This time will be my most recent(ish) locally taken photographs of Brisbane (Europe Solo exhibition - details here). Including architecture and everyday moments around town from my unique perspective. Prints will be available on the night for most of my works on display. 

Details are:

Thurs 26th Nov 2015 (please check this as there another event on Oct 1st 2015) 

6:30pm - 11pm, The Met Nightclub, 256 Wickham St Fortitude Valley, tickets will be available from www.rawartists.org/brisbane and just select my name "Damien Mountain Woods". 

Come along, say 'hi' and stay for a drink or 2!

Technique & Approach #10

Pushing film.

Recently I traveled to Europe (you may have heard) and there were a few situations where I pushed my film. By that I mean, instead of setting my camera to the speed (or ISO / ASA setting) of for example 800, I pushed it to 1600. Let me explain, ISO or film speed is the level of sensitivity or rating a film has. Works in a similar fashion to digital, except it's electronic with digital and chemical with film.

Cinestill 800t, is a perfect match for night time photography with lots of artificial, tungsten or fluorescent lighting. 800t is actually white balanced to tungsten light, whereas most other films are balanced to sun light.

Pushing the film from 800 to 1600 allowed me to shoot at a higher shutter speed, minimising (not completely) camera shake and producing blurry photos. The processing time of the film has to be adjusted to suit how many stops the film has been pushed. For example 100 speed film might get pushed from 100 to 800, which is 3 stops of exposure. 100, then 200 (1st), 400 (2nd) and then finally 800 being the 3rd stop. A stop is essentially an adjustment of exposure. Again, working in a similar fashion to digital.

*Please note that learning about the basics of ISO, shutter speed, aperture would give you a better understanding of the different stop instances.

Casino De Monte Carlo, Cinestill 800t, Canon A1. Aug 2015

European Postcards. A journey of discovering new things.

Having recently returned from an amazing journey throughout Europe (a good chunk of it at least), I will soon be having an public solo exhibition. On display will be a number of photographs 'postcards' printed in A3 and also in postcard size, available for purchase from my travels. I have released a small amount of photos on my Instagram account, but will certainly be keeping the best to last...

With a strong emphasis on historical places, architecture and few off-the-track spots, where I would wander off in search of something a bit different, tourists, with street documentary / cinematic approach. Armed with 2x Canon A1s (circa late 70s) and having shot 20 rolls of film, I promise you something quite special. 

Brisbane, 1st quarter 2016. The final details of the exhibition (date + time) TBC.

Paris, Musée d'Orsay.

This is only the beginning, as I hope to venture on another trip in the not-to distant future. To where yet, I am undecided. I do however have a strong interest in Scandinavian history, so perhaps Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Russia might be on the list. Scandinavian / Russian architecture, every day life, majestic scenery and of course Nordkapp (northern cap) - the most northern tip of the world. Also recent history of the Balkan region as well. Documenting the recovery after years of conflict. 

For me travel is about the experiencing of the unseen, the undiscovered, cultures, history, new places, new delicacies and of course the people who you meet and may spend time with along the way. Fascinated by these new places and adventures, I look forward to capturing and sharing with in the future.