Originally Posted by
Leigh
If I'm shooting a subject I like, and it took some effort to get to it, I'll take several exposures, because sh*t happens.
These usually involve different speed/aperture combinations to change DoF, and over/under bracketing (usually over).
I also love to play with filters, to see what effects I can achieve.
If I really like a shot and think it's a seller, as opposed to just a keeper, I'll take a safety exposure in a different film holder. I think that ensures the safety of the shot to the greatest possible extent.
All of my holders are numbered, with the sides labeled A and B, corresponding to my shooting log entries.
I always process the A sides first, then all of the B sides in a separate run.
That way if there's a process problem of some sort I'll still have some of the images.
I don't consider this "machine-gunning" or "shotgunning". It's experimentation and learning.
- Leigh