Category: Film
- Apr
- 06
- 2012
john michael + anna
Film | Millie | One Fine Day | Portraits | wilmington nc
My good friend, Hannah, has two of the most adorable children. During their latest visit, I spent about 20 minutes in the park (just a couple of doors down from my house) photographing them with my Contax 645 and a couple rolls of Kodak Portra 400 film.
- Apr
- 04
- 2012
scooters, stripes + a baby bump
Film | Maternity | Millie | One Fine Day | wilmington nc
A super cloudy Thursday afternoon + some film to shoot + a pregnant model + a white scooter + a cuddly dachshund = the below shots. I can’t believe it’s only 19 days until my sweet niece will be here. Amanda, you look amazing!
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- Feb
- 28
- 2012
amanda + brent + little vie
Film | Maternity | Millie | wilmington nc
I’m giddy, pure giddy to show you these images. There is nothing quite like shooting for your own family and friends to develop a set of images you are excited to show off. I’ve been holding onto these for a couple of weeks. Waiting on film to arrive, then to make the perfect pairings, and pick just the right moment to launch them onto the world wide web. In late April I’m expecting my first niece, Genevieve Hope Holloman. She’s already managed to wiggle her way into my heart right alongside my nephew, Gavin.
For this shoot, we searched to find a brand new location and hoped for baby animals. We were incredibly blessed to find a beautiful pair of newborn lambs and the sweetest person on earth to let us use her farm, our new friend, Faye of Old McFaye’s Farm. Enjoy your introduction to a little piece of how wonderful life is as Brent & Amanda’s wait on little Vie to arrive!
We made new friends in the process of the session. You can be their friend too, like Old McFaye’s Farm on Facebook.
15 Responses to amanda + brent + little vie
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March 22, 2012 | 6:42 PM
Oh, I love this session and I’m so happy for you two! Amanda, I still remember our baby conversation when you were here in Chapel Hill a long while ago – and now look at you mama! YAYAY!!!
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March 1, 2012 | 10:46 AM
Don’t mind me….just coming back to look at these again! So lovely!
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February 29, 2012 | 1:01 PM
Congrats Amanda and Brent! These pictures are amazing and very fun!
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February 29, 2012 | 9:17 AM
These are awesome, Millie, Brent and Amanda!! Such beautiful colors and textures. Can’t wait to meet Baby Vie.
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February 28, 2012 | 10:46 PM
Amanda!!! You look so beautiful. I love every picture. I am so excited for you and Brent. The one of Brent cuddling you is wonderful. And those sweet rabbit photos…could your hair look more perfect? Wow!! You both look so happy.
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February 28, 2012 | 7:54 PM
Everything is just perfect! Congratulations Brent and Amanda! Did the peacock have a name? Maybe Pete the Peacock?
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February 28, 2012 | 6:18 PM
These are soooo awesome!
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February 28, 2012 | 5:33 PM
Amanda and Brent, These pictures are great. Can’t wait to see and hold my Grandbaby. Love you both. Millie did an awesome job.
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February 28, 2012 | 5:08 PM
Of course..this is a great idea for expecting photos!! My style! Maybe one day when I am preggo! These are just so lovely! And…I am loving the film!
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February 28, 2012 | 5:03 PM
Awe….. You guys made me cry. You are sooooo beautiful! I love them all. Miss you so much can’t wait to see you. Can’t wait to love on my little V. Gigi is already crazy about her! Love you both!
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February 28, 2012 | 4:39 PM
Ah–may–zing! So happy for Brent and Amanda! These photos are wonderful family heirlooms. Congratulations to the entire Holloman family! I can’t wait for little Genevieve to get here so everyone can spoil her rotten!
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February 28, 2012 | 4:31 PM
Oh my goodness Amanda you look adorable!!! So happy for your guys!!
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February 28, 2012 | 4:30 PM
Milie! These are unreal! Proud of you for using film and it paying off! Xoxo
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February 28, 2012 | 4:29 PM
I want to be pregnant and in these photos. They are AWESOME. I want to live on this exact farm. I love these photos. I want to see baby Vie… I love these photos! Miss all of you.
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February 28, 2012 | 4:27 PM
I can see why these images made you giddy. Sooooo fun!!!
- Jan
- 23
- 2012
daneen + jim . film
Engagement | Film | Millie
Daneen and Jim joined me the week after Christmas for a walk around downtown Wilmington during their engagement session. It was a beautiful day filled with exciting conversation about their wedding, blue skies, a classic car, the best light a girl could ask for, and a whole lot of love, cuddles and kisses.
On this day: what I remember most is how patient Daneen and Jim were with me while I experimented shooting film, how pristine, shiny and classic her father’s car was, and how beautifully these two just fit together. Like they were cut from the same mold.
7 Responses to daneen + jim . film
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January 25, 2012 | 10:18 PM
Wow, really nice pictures! Artistic talent, great couple, car, weather, historical city…. ! Your other work is great too! Love those captured moments with great facial expressions. Look forward to seeing more from the wedding.
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January 25, 2012 | 9:00 PM
HI! MISS YOU!
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January 25, 2012 | 7:35 AM
I’m the mother of the groom and I LOVE these pictures. Can’t wait to see what you do with the wedding!
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January 24, 2012 | 5:48 PM
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January 24, 2012 | 12:41 PM
MILLIE! I am in love with your film work! You have such great talent!
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January 23, 2012 | 11:30 PM
beautiful! loving the film!
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January 23, 2012 | 10:16 PM
ok my film cameras are coming back out, I know remember why I fell in love with photography all those years to begin with
- Jan
- 18
- 2012
the cheek family . 100% film
Film | Millie | Portraits | wilmington nc
I purchased myself an extra special Christmas present this year. It’s something that had been on my wish list for quite some time. A medium format film camera, it’s a Contax 645 and it arrived to me days before Christmas in mint condition. I pulled it out of the box and stared at it for a while, then I spent the next several days reading and reminding myself of everything that I had not practiced or remembered for years, shooting film.
Right after Christmas, I called some friends and asked if they would mind modeling for me for a little bit at their home while I took a stab at shooting film again. Lindsey and Gray were happy to allow me to test out my skills on little Tilley-Gray, it was her first Christmas. I must have told them 100 times that this could be a total flop because it had been 7+ years since I shot film. I managed to get 16 shots of them before Tilley-Gray was done being patient with us (although you’ll see from the photos she had her moments).
When I shipped the film off to Richard Photo Lab in California I held my breath and hoped for the best. I honestly expected the worst. I could envision them laughing while they were scanning my solid black “images”. When the email came in late last week saying my film scans were complete a wave of nervous anticipation rushed over me. I instantly downloaded the files and opened them up and there they were… a beautiful set of perfectly colored images, I was shocked, I guess I’ve still got it and something about it just feels right. So here it is, my first roll of film in years, shot with my Contax 645 and Fuji Pro 400H film. Completely untouched, no photoshop here folks. enjoy!
18 Responses to the cheek family . 100% film
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January 24, 2013 | 12:32 PM
these are beautiful ! I just ordered a contax 645 myself. im pretty nervous about messing up expensive rolls of film I hope my photos will turn out as amazing as these. what a cute baby too !
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February 16, 2012 | 3:34 PM
they look great. especially the coloring. excited to see more. was it hard to focus?
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January 31, 2012 | 10:23 AM
I LOVE the med format! Digital will never be able to compete with the wonderful and soft quality of film!
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January 26, 2012 | 3:01 PM
Wow, these are beautiful!
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January 26, 2012 | 10:53 AM
Shannon, said so well =-) Millie, your images are amazing and beautiful, looks like the film camera is going to be added to the amazing arsenal of tools that you have to perfect your craft. I absolutely love shooting (and developing) film, have fun with your new present =-)
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January 24, 2012 | 9:59 AM
This is one beautiful family. I was wondering if you could ask Lindsey where she got her moses basket & stand that was featured in the nursery shots that you did for them. I would like to get one for my son & his wife’s new baby. Many thanks!
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January 23, 2012 | 11:19 AM
I love it! Film is amazing and I was so jealous when you posted photos of your Contax I can’t wait to see what else you do with it!
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January 21, 2012 | 12:37 AM
SUPER CUTE!!!! love that you used film. I just bought a film camera and I think its broken
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January 20, 2012 | 2:15 PM
Thank you so much Millie for taking these precious pictures of my family! We are so lucky to have you as a photographer but more so a friend! Thank you again! xo
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January 19, 2012 | 2:57 PM
Millie! You are such a wonderful photographer, of course your film pictures would be just as amazing. But it is so cute that you shared your insecure moment about them laughing at your black images.
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January 19, 2012 | 12:37 PM
Millie! It’s great that you showed the film and camera who is boss! However, regardless of the technical stuff, your ability to capture special moments that people share is phenomenal! We wish you could take our picture every week! Two thumbs WAY up!
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January 19, 2012 | 11:47 AM
Beautiful! These are awesome for your first time in years!
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January 18, 2012 | 7:08 PM
Wow! These are beautiful! What lens did you get to go with the camera or is it interchangeable with your Canon lens?
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January 18, 2012 | 6:41 PM
way to go!!!!!!!!!!! the risk was worth it. yay for not living in the numbing neutral zone, but instead, the vibrant wild ride where something could either fail or soar. clearly, this was one of those times where, yup: it soared. it was worth it.
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January 18, 2012 | 5:47 PM
Beautiful family! These are SO lovely and perfect, Millie! I love the tones and softness of them all. I didn’t buy a film camera yet, but I am currently borrowing one from a friend for a few weeks and am terrified to send away the film for the exact reasons you mentioned! Plus I cannot stop myself from looking at the back of the camera. I laugh at myself every time I do it!
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January 18, 2012 | 4:56 PM
These are so absolutely beautiful. I love love love the film.
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January 18, 2012 | 4:52 PM
Oh my gosh, Millie! These are beautiful! What a sweet sweet family! AND you did a great job!
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Amanda you look beautiful! I love that shirt! I would have loved to wear that when I was great with child! And by the way, this may sound funny but your ankles look great! I didnt even have any by that time in the pregnancy, so enjoy that your ankles and calves have not smushed into cankles! Love ya girl, keep us posted on baby Vies arrival! Millie these look great! Way to go Auntie!
Amanda is looking good and looks about ready to let little Vie leave her tummy.
Mom and I are VERY VERY excited. Anytime now would be fine Amanda.