I consider my photographic process an artistic process. The images that strike me the most seem almost unreal. I am not interested in rendering the world as my eye saw it. I am interested in bringing dreams to realty through my photography. I have no problem using long exposures, multiple exposures, lighting, post production, anything that helps me bring my dreams alive. I have one goal, and that is to stop the viewer in their tracks.
Film is one way I bring my images to life. I find it so satisfying to put a lot of effort into a shot and then later to receive the developed film and to see that the results paid off is wonderful. With film you get this built-in anticipation that can be exhilarating. When the results are right on, you know you really understand your craft.
I'm a bit obsessed with quality but I also value mobility. For that reason I love medium format photography the most. I have used many types of cameras ranging from disposable 35mm to 4X5 monorail. I currently own a Nikon F100 and a Fuji GW690 coupled with a Sekonic L-758DR light meter. I love the 100% mechanical aspect of the Fuji and of course the very large negative. I tend to switch between Provia 100F, Portra 400, and Acros 100. It all depends on the mood I want to create and the lighting conditions I plan to be shooting in.
More of my work at: www.markschlocker.com
Fuji-San, Yamanakako
Fuji GW690, Fuji Provia 100F
Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo
Fuji GW690, Fuji Provia 100F. Saturation enhanced in photoshop.
Cocoon Building, Tokyo, Japan
Fuji GW690, Fuji Acros 100
Cocoon Building, Tokyo, Japan
Fuji GW690, Fuji Acros 100
Cocoon Building, Tokyo, Japan
Fuji GW690, Fuji Acros 100
Escherian Dreams
Fuji GW690, Ilford Delta 400
Escherian Dreams
Fuji GW690, Ilford Delta 400
Tokyo Tower
Fuji GW690III, Fuji Acros 100
Landmark Tower, Yokohama Japan
Fuji GW690, Fuji Acros 100
Rush Hour, Horinouchi Station Japan
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Kinkakuji - Kyoto, Japan
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400 (Yes, Portra)
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Fuji GW690, Kodak Portra 400
Aiguille du Joshua Tree
Hasselblad 503CW, Kodak Portra 400
San Diego Skyline #1
Toyo View 4X5, 210mm 5.6, Kodak E100G Slide Film
San Diego Skyline #2
Toyo View 4X5, 210mm 5.6, Kodak E100G Slide Film
Nikon F100, 50mm 1.8, Cropped, Kodak T-Max 400
Nikon F100, 70-200mm 2.8, Fuji Provia 100F (Edges)
Nikon D7100, 17-55mm 2.8 (Center)
I had hoped to make this project 100% film and we tore through an entire roll for this image. However, the combination of this pose and the more subtle tonalities that the raw digital file offered won out. This image was also heavily post-processed to invert the colors on the dress, lipstick, and chair.
Nikon F100, 70-200mm 2.8, Fuji Provia 100F
Nikon F100, 70-200mm 2.8, Fuji Provia 100F
Mamiya 645 AF, Maybe 45mm 2.8, T-Max (400 speed I think)
Mamiya 645 AF, Maybe 45mm 2.8, T-Max (400 speed I think)
Mamiya 645 AF, Maybe 45mm 2.8, Fuji Provia 100F
Nikon F100, 35mm 1.4, Fuji Velvia 100 X-Processed (as the negative looks)
Nikon F100, 35mm 1.4, Fuji Velvia 100 X-Processed (negative inverted to positive)
Nikon F100, 35mm 1.4, Fuji Velvia 100 X-Processed (negative inverted to positive)
