time lapse

• Concept

  Set within a graveyard where past and present converge, this series combines photography and text to examine mortality and memory. Double exposure techniques on 35mm film create layered narratives about impermanence, while vibrant garments contrast with somber surroundings to highlight life's persistence amidst mortality. Using intentional multiple exposures, the work captures movement and transition in ways that mirror the fluid nature of time and memory. This visual poem reflects on the delicate balance between life and death, inviting viewers to contemplate their own relationship with impermanence and the beautiful fragility of existence.

• Technical

  Shot exclusively on Kodak Gold 200 for its balanced rendering of both shadow detail and highlight retention, the series employs careful manual double exposure techniques within a single roll of film. Each frame is exposed twice: first capturing the static elements of the graveyard – weathered stones and architectural details – then rewinding the film to precisely overlay figures in motion, creating intentional ghosting effects. The process requires meticulous exposure calculations, typically underexposing each layer by one stop to prevent highlight burnout in the final image. Gold 200's characteristic warm color palette adds a gentle luminosity to the shadowed areas while maintaining detail in both layers of exposure, allowing the ethereal movements to emerge naturally from the stone-carved backgrounds.

  Camera: 35mm format
  Film: Kodak Gold 200
  Technique: Manual double exposures within single rollDescription text goes here

• Credits

  Model: Abigail Grohmann
  HMUA: Andie Peirce