I am really into film photography. The process, the approach it allows for, and of course, the tonal range of the different film stocks. To me, digital photography cannot beat any of that. 


When possible, I shoot most of my portrait work on film. The main reason is that using an analogue camera allows you to approach a portrait at a slower pace. Being limited to 15 photos per film roll, every shot counts. 


Instead of taking photos non-stop, there is thought and intention in every photo. This allows the couple behind the camera to feel at ease and interact more naturally.


For this shoot with Emily and Evan, I used a medium-format camera. It’s got a bigger negative than most 35mm cameras, so details, like Emily’s nail polish, are very sharp. 


I love the gritty texture in the black-and-white shots and the decadent urban feeling of the Cork port area.


Shot on Kodak Tri-X for black and white, and Cine Still 800 T for colour.

Black and white portrait of a couple sitting against a brick wall wearing casual winter attire.
Black and white candid photo of a couple sharing a joyful moment against a stone wall.
Intimate black and white portrait of a couple posed against a textured brick wall.
A person in a red beanie and plaid scarf looks out thoughtfully across a harbor on an overcast day.
A couple in winter coats share an intimate moment near a waterfront on an overcast day.
A person with bright blonde hair and dark hoodie sits thoughtfully against a cloudy outdoor backdrop.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple embracing by the waterfront with industrial buildings in the background.
Two people share an intimate moment by the waterfront on an overcast day.
Two people in winter coats embrace tenderly by a waterfront on an overcast day.
A stylish couple poses together against an urban backdrop in black and white.