Dreamscapes Unveiled: Exploring Travel Through the Art of Double Exposure Film Photography by Virginia Lisbon

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This week, we’re featuring an amazing double exposure series from film photographer Virginia Lisbon. Here is more from Virginia about combining experimental film photography techniques with travel photography…

Among the many creative techniques that have stood the test of time, double exposure film photography holds a special place. This creative approach involves exposing a single frame of film to two different images, resulting in a captivating blend of two worlds. When combined with the magic of travel, the result is a series of images that transport viewers to a realm where imagination and reality intertwine.

This technique demands a meticulous approach – selecting the right subjects, adjusting exposure settings, and often relying on intuition to create something truly unique.

One of the most enchanting aspects of double exposure film photography is its acceptance of imperfections. Light leaks, subtle blurs, and unexpected overlaps become part of the storytelling process, adding a touch of serendipity to the final composition. These “flaws” become a testament to the unpredictability of the medium, reminding us that perfection is not always necessary to create something beautiful and meaningful.

Analog cameras and films used: Nikon F3 (Find at KEH Camera or on eBay), Chinon CS-4 (Find on eBay) | Lomochrome Purple (Find on Amazon)

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35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film
35mm film photography double exposures by Virginia Lisbon on Shoot It With Film

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super cool – love doing double exposures and film swaps – for this one were the frames shot over each other one at a time (shoot a shot > do not advance film to take 2nd shot on image) or was the whole roll shot, then rewound and then shot on top of it. I would like to try more of the former but don’t know which 35mm cameras can do that easily.

Thanks! I used the technique of shooting one frame and not advancing the film before taking the second shot for these double exposures. Both cameras mentioned in my article have a special feature for double exposures, making it easy to shoot one frame and not advance the film before the second shot. It adds an extra layer of creativity to the process!

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