Shot The 8x10 Deardorff

Was feeling bad yesterday going into my first photo session with dad for the "My Father At 80" portrait series. The Jobo breaking down and the $1000 added expense was a real downer. Once I got in the field with dad and started making pictures my negative mood eased up and after it was all said and done I was feeling quite good. Making pictures has always had this effect on me, it saves me from being a glum old gus, it helps me recover from the downs in life. Photography has always been a natural high for me, something that keeps me balanced and at peace with myself.

Shooting the 8x10 Deardorff for the first was a bit awkward but was also loads of fun. I felt all thumbs using the camera but boy was it a joy to work with. In the future as I get more and more experienced with this tool the photos will improve also. When I eventually get the money together and buy ANOTHER Jobo online I will develop the film from this shoot and then post it on the blog.

This was the first time I have ever shot an 8x10 camera in natural light doing portraits. Exposures with the 250mm Fujinon lens were at 1/4,1/8 andF16- F22 and 1/8. I placed dads face on Zone VI with Tri-X 8x10 sheet film rated at 200.