Episodes
Okay, first off, this is *not* a new episode of All Through a Lens. This is also not a new venture.  It was record before we knew the podcast was ending.  This is the first of what was to be some fill-in episodes. We'd then take our normal summer break and then come back with Vania in August. I know it's not the same, but I hope you give it a listen. I personally think it's a good episode with some good information and some fun along the way.   Quick show notes: For today’s show, Eric will be...
Published 05/11/23
Hello everybody. This is Eric. And I have some pretty bad news for you considering the podcast. As of now the podcast is ending. We are both utterly gutted and heartbroken over this decision. We both loved the podcast so very much. And we love the friends and listeners more than they will probably know.I know for some of you it's just another podcast you listen to. And I get that, I listen to a lot of podcasts myself. But for us it was a colossal part of our lives, and it's absence will leave...
Published 05/05/23
  For photos and show notes: allthroughalens.com   On this episode of Dev Party Vania (@surfmartian) and Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers) try out some new old ideas! But first, Vania developed a roll of Fuji Velvia 50 220 in C-41 - that's right, 220! And it looks amazing! Eric fell back on the old standby of Fomapan 100 in FA-1027 - in 4x5, of course. He had a bad hike and it shows.   We also answered a few questions about developing, film, and the age old battle of cake vs. pie! Who...
Published 04/25/23
For full show notes and photos: allthroughalens.com   On this episode of Dev Party, Vania (@surfmartian on IG) tests out a new color emulsion - Wolfen Color NC 500 by ORWO! Meanwhile Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers on IG) developed Fomapan 100 sheets, including some with a half frame dark slide... you'll see. Vania developed her shots in C-41, and you can see them below!   And Eric's are here:     PATREON Thank you to everyone who supports us! ...
Published 04/11/23
On this episode, Jess Hobbs drops by! Vania talks about the largest pinhole camera ever built, while Eric explains why Indigo isn't a real color. Jess dives into the weird "new" "Rolleiflex" "camera" prank. Jess: IG, YT  There's also a zine review and some interesting banter concerning the differences between US breakfasts and Canadian breakfasts. And guess which one of us has never had Tang. THE CREDITS OF ENDING www.allthroughalens.com Vania: IG, Flickr, ZinesEric: IG, Flickr, Zines, ECN-2 Kit
Published 04/04/23
Full show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com And on this episode - the big 8-0! - we are talking to photographer Kristie Cornell (@kccornell on IG) and sculptor Marla Kristicevich (@marla_kristicevich on IG) about a project they collaborated on around Louisiana's Bayou Teche . We’ll also tell you about Esther Bubley, one of Roy Stryker’s photographers who became much more than just one of Roy Stryker’s photographers. There’s also the answering machine and some witty banter!   Kristie...
Published 03/28/23
Photos and  more here: allthroughalens.com On this episode of Dev Party we develop some film and answer some questions submitted by listeners.   Vania (@surfmartian on IG) developed Cinestill 800 in C-41 chemistry. While Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers on IG) developed Kentmere 100 in 510-Pyro.   We covered questions about how to shoot Fomapan (really, how to develop it), what to do with 120 spools, and find out whether a cap of vinegar is acidic enough to turn 500ml of water into a usable...
Published 03/21/23
Shownotes and photos here: allthroughalens.com   It’s another odd show, and we’re actually changing things up again! For most of the show we’ll be talking to Liz Potter (@lizpotterphotography on IG) and Amy Elizabeth (@itsamyliz on IG) about the Fallacy of the Sunk Cost Fallacy and why you shouldn’t just give up on a project. We’ll have our regular banter, but Eric will also tell you a little about the first photos taken of the entire Earth – it’s both earlier and later than you think. Amy’s...
Published 03/14/23
  Show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com On this episode, we’ll be talking to photographer and playwright, Ed Pavez (@edpavez on IG). We’ll also be telling you about the many varied styles of mediums of Pacific Northwest photographer Virna Haffer. Oh, and Eric visited the Contact High exhibit! We’ll push the button on the answering machine and have a little bit of fun along the way. Eduardo Pavez Goye We were honored to have Ed Pavez as a guest on this episode. Ed is a film...
Published 03/07/23
Full show notes and photos at allthroughalens.com.   On this episode of Dev Party, Vania and Eric are starting something a bit different. We asked listeners to write in with questions about film developing, photography, or just anything, really. If you've got a question, just send it in via email or on IG. While answering questions from Brandy B @film_diary_of_a_redhead, Billy Sanford @bsanfordjr and @analogkilla, we also developed film. Vania developed some sheets of Ilford HP5+ in Kodak...
Published 02/28/23
Full show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com   On this episode of All Through a Lens we’re experimenting with a slightly new format – the Odd Episode! These are the episodes that somehow fall between our regular episodes and the Dev Party episodes. Vania and Santa Cruz First up is Vania who talks about her project in Santa Cruz. She’s filming on Super 8 in the damn water and shooting 120 there too. It’s for an upcoming film that she’ll tell you all about! Here are some of her photos,...
Published 02/21/23
Full show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com   We are back from our long winter’s nap with a wonderful show for you. We’ll be talking with the amazing Kat Swansey (@katswanseyphoto on IG) about her new book, and then sharing with you another story of collaboration and love gone wrong with Lee Miller and Man Ray. We’ve got the answering machine question, and a bit of housekeeping, so welcome the hell back to All Through a Lens! Kat Swansey We first talked to Kat Swansey all the way...
Published 02/14/23
allthroughalens.com On this episode we talk a bit about the Ansel Method – What is it? Why is it? Does it work? But more importantly, while we dev, Vania tells us all about her trip up north. Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartorgraphers on IG) shot Agfa APX25, which expired in 2003, in the greatest medium format camera ever made: the Mamiya RB67. Here are his: Vania (@surfmartian on IG) shot Fomapan 100 in a Pentax 67 (borrowed). And these are Vania’s taken on her recent...
Published 02/07/23
Full shownotes and photos here: allthroughalens.com     On this episode of Dev Party we’re developing film and talking about the ethics of photographing abandoned places (sort of, you’ll see). Eric shot some Kodak TMax 100, expired in 1991. And because of this, we talk a bit about what we were doing that year. We’ve forgotten a lot. Meanwhile, Vania shot some Portra 160, also through the Mamiya RB67. Vania lets slip her complete lack of memory when it comes to 90s game shows. Eric developed...
Published 01/24/23
While we don't have a regular episode for you because we're on a much-earned winter break, Vania and Eric are doing a bit of a check in. Mostly we're discussing Kodak's price increases? Is it just in line with inflation or is Kodak realizing they have a monopoly? We give advice to those wondering what to do now they Kodak has out-priced them. And we also give some advice to the advice-givers (check your privilege, okay?). We also catch you up on stuff going on in our lives (like Eric has a...
Published 01/17/23
Full show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com   On this Dev Party - the first episode of the newest of years, Vania and Eric try some old and some new. There's also quite a bit of graveyard talk, which makes a bit of sense. Vania developed some old ass Ilford Delta 400. It was long ago expired and absolutely looks it. Of course, she shot them while in the water, using her Pentax 645 and waterhousing. She developed it in Rodinal because why not? Here are a few of her pics: ...
Published 01/10/23
For full show notes and photos, go here: allthroughalens.com   On this episode of Dev Party, Vania has a something to share with the class! She got her hands on a Widelux panoramic camera and refuses to give it back! She shot some TMax P3200 around town and let’s see what they look like. Meanwhile, Eric developed the last seven sheets of expired Tri-X that he shot on his trip in July. Is 1981 too expired to work? Probably not, but let’s find out! Here are the shots Vania devved in...
Published 12/27/22
We’ve got a family show for you today! It’s just Eric and Vania for this one. And we want to tell you have Photography Changes Everything. Everything!  We also want to tell you about some projects we’ve got coming up and a camera mystery we solved.  Luis Azarraga and the Camerama Luis Azarraga, a photographer from the Philippines moved to the states in 1914. After a slew of inventions, he became known for his “Camerara” – a mystery camera that could quickly and easily shoot 160-degree...
Published 12/20/22
Full shownotes and photos at allthroughalens.com!   On this episode of Dev Party, we ask the musical question: Why Is Lint? We also sort of somewhat answer it! Even though you didn’t specifically ask for it, we’re giving out unsolicited advice on how to deal with lint! Meanwhile, Vania @surfmartian developed some Fuji Acros in HC-110. She shot it in some Leica she’s borrowing. Eric @conspiracy.of.cartographers, however, developed the old standby: Fomapan 100 in FA-1027! Here are a few of...
Published 12/13/22
For full show notes and photos, head here: allthroughalens.com   We’re talking to Travis Cannady (@travis_cannady on IG), photographer and publisher of Better Off Zine. For our main feature, we’ll tell you the story of the nearly-forgotten, yet wildly influential Margretha Mather (@betteroffzine). And that means we’ll have to talk about Edward Weston too, so… apologizes all around. We’ve also a zine review and maybe even the answering machine.  Travis Cannady Along with being a film...
Published 12/06/22
Check out allthroughalens.com for full show notes and photos.   On this episode of Dev Party, Eric (@conspiracy.of.cartographers on IG) and Vania (@surfmartian on IG) talk a bit about how they plan to incorporate last episode’s inspiration into their lives. Vania shot Kodak Gold 200 in the Rolleiflex with a waterhousing. Eric shot some Foma 100 and devved it in FA-1027 (aka F76+) Vania was inspired by Eliza Withington, but there’s not much you can do there, photographically speaking. It was...
Published 11/29/22
And on this little episode – our 73rd – we’ll talk to Jordanna Kalman (@rabbitsparrow on IG), a photographer whose art doesn’t end with either the photograph or the print. We also look for some much needed inspiration from a few little-known photographers. There’s some tips on making anthology zines, as well as a zine review, the answering machine, and ohh so much more. Jordanna Kalman Our guest today produces work that is as confrontational as it is controversial. Her methods are...
Published 11/22/22
Full show notes and photos here: allthroughalens.com On this episode of Dev Party, Vania tells us all about the time she photographed a funeral - complete with bagpipes!   While talking, Vania developed two things at once. We really don't recommend it, but she apparently pulled it off! First up was some color film from an old disposable camera. She did this in C-41. Meanwhile, she also devved Fomapan 100 sheets in FA-1027! Here they be:         While this was going on, Eric developed some...
Published 11/15/22
Full shownotes and photos here: allthroughalens.com   On this episode we’re taking a look at the new Leica M6 and what it means, if anything at all, to the film community and industry. Jess Hobbs (@jesshobbsphoto on IG) and Danielle Wrobleski (@girlwithtoomanycameras on IG) will help us out as we discuss this weirdly topical topic.  But before that, we’ll be talking to Polaroid photographer Lisa Toboz (@lisatoboz on IG) about, ghosts, horror, and how her work isn’t your typical instant snaps....
Published 11/08/22