Interesting, current b&w film work...

[David_Manning]

I was made aware of this Japanese photographer through the Time.com LightBox, where he currently has a photoessay published from Eastern Europe.

Here is a link to work he did in France, and on his website he thanks Kodak for it's generous support of his Tri-X shooting:

http://kosukeokahara.com/stories/chance-e/index.html

I like the look and thought I'd share.

 

[RanceEric]

Some great photographs in that set. I really like #6, especially. Thanks for sharing!

 

[David_Manning]

Just received an email from Kosuke...this was his response to my questions about cameras and workflow...

*snip

hi David


Thanks for taking look at my photos.


here I answer your question.

I use 2 leica M7 for my film shooting which I always do when I shoot my projects.


even for Color, I do shoot with Leica, sometimes Mamiya 6 and 7.

but for assignments now a days, I shoot mostly digitally in color since I have to transmit images within a day ( especially for newspapers).

analog photography is getting more expensive ever. films are not that expensive but paper is a lot more expensive than before and
there is a lot less chemical available especially in Japan.

I still like something tangible and it makes me different feeling.

also with Negative, I can get very wide range of tone which I cannot get with digital when the light is harsh.

I also have Fuji x -100. it's a nice camera. I enjoy it too


take care


best

kosuke

*snip

Be sure to take a look at all his work...very nice.

 

[gavinlg]

Love this guys work. Thanks!

 

[paulfish4570]

lovely, lovely photographs, and superb "prints."
tell your friend he has a fan in alabama.

 

[raytoei@gmail.com]

thanks for sharing. excellent photos. a one-man bang bang club,

 

[Archiver]

Indeed, this guy is very good. I love the look of his images. Thanks, David.

Edited to add: I've just looked at his other stories. They are incredible, and he's also got balls of steel to shoot some of them. His photos of civil unrest in Thailand are up close and personal with rioting nutcases. And his story about abused women in Japan is very poignant and moving. Great find.

 

[pachuco]

Great link. Really amazing work.

 

[David_Manning]

I asked Kosuke what he thought about the X100 specifically, since I traded my M6 for one. This is his reply:

*snip

Hello David

Regarding X100 I used it a lot for my assignments this year.

it worked really well.

best

kosuke

*snip

 

[clachnacuddin]

Great work there, thanks for sharing the link.

 

[mynikonf2]

Excellent!! Nice that he allows himself to be accessible to your inquiries too.

 

[Turtle]

great link!