camera love

 

Diana. Brownie. Hawk-Eye. Rebel. Regardless their names, our cameras are trusted companions—microscopes, flashlights, paint brushes, pens, instruments, magic wands. They become extensions of who we are not only as photographers but as people. We look through the lens and see the world as only we can see it. Our view finders frame the art of our daily lives and those around us. Now more than ever, photography has become just another part of our human experience, so it would figure that the cameras themselves are as enchantingly eclectic as the artists that use them or the art they collaborate in creating. I find myself drawn to the way we use our beloved cameras; how we hold and carry them, sling them over our shoulder or wield them like conductor’s sticks. There’s a kind of intrigue there. And why not? The art is as much about the process itself as the end result after all.

This post was originally published in the first issue of LP Creative Humans Magazine, on sale now.

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For more on camera love, visit today’s post over at The Creative Photographers Series at The Creative Mama. They happened to be giving away an Epiphanie Bag over there today too...for the love of gear!

Have you taken a photo of your sweet gear? Share your camera love today! We're compiling a list of pet names for your camera. If you got one, share that too.

Comments

[Vanessa]

oh do I love my sweet little camera collection. I am always keeping my eye to add to the 'family' too :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/glitch_nitch/4092034802/

[Lisa G.]

I like to think that if my camera were a real person, her name would be something classic like Mabel. She's a good friend and I like to pretty her up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnattacks/4604458246/

I'm not much of a gear-head, but I have a soft spot for old cameras. I have a few polaroid cameras (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnattacks/3668324355/) and even a duaflex (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yarnattacks/4083866651/).

[Pamela]

I haven't used this camera in years....This was my very first camera given to me by my Dad. I recently found it while clearing out my parents house after my Mom died and my Dad had to move into a facility.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/happydog/4579799860/in/set-72157623756404468/

[cigi]

I come from a long line of shutterbugs and so, with the exception of a few thrifted Polaroids, all of my vintage cameras come with a story. My grandpa's Brownies, my great-aunt's first Polaroid Land Camera, even a home movie camera dating back to the 1930s, I treasure them all and hope to eventually shoot with as many of them as I can. I'm pretty sure there is no film to be found for this one but I love it anyway:

http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/77365/

[claudia]

so addicted to old cameras!! they are serious treasures to me!
here's a new one to me, great for Ttvs :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4730103015/
one I found at a flea market http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4536474871/
found this is a box of my Dad's belongings, that goodness he was a pack rat, it's one wild movie camera!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurohunt/4773403716/in/photostream/

[nikkole]

oh yes, love to collect cameras......
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_nikkole/4289993773/in/pool-sfgirlbybay#/photos/_nikkole/4289993773/in/pool-918371@N22/

[Monica]

I just posted pics from my "new to me" Brownie. It was love at first site. That necklace you featured on here a few years ago is still on my wish list. You know..this one:http://shuttersisters.bigcartel.com/product/the-flash-bulb-necklace

[Amarie]

Here's Ms.Brownie!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/angelndisgizze07/4639234688/

[Shelby]

Not "my" gear, but my girlfriend's. I only have one camera, so I used that one to take this picture. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/girlbones/4788417008/

[Stephanie]

I only have two cameras right now - my 35mm Minolta and my Canon Rebel. I've named the Rebel Claire. It seemed appropriate since the name means "light." But I have grand plans for a camera collection - it's on my list of "30 By 30." :)

Here's me and the Minolta - the camera I "learned" on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4747213196/in/set-72157624262368017/

And me and Claire: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephaniecourt/4747194912/

[Kimberly]

I adore my vintage camera collection! I also adore Ruby - my sidekick Nikon D700. I have a photo with a couple of my favorite vintage cameras on my main page of my website!

http://kimberlytaylorimages.com/

xx

[AnnGeeDee]

Here's my collection of Canon gear: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40070449@N08/4788167067/ 5D Mark I with "The Hulk" attached, my 2nd Rebel body (after my original series Rebel wore out) with a Sigma 70-300 tele, my Powershot Elph purse camera, and it's underwater case. I haven't picked up a pet name yet for my 5D, but we're only in the first year of our relationship, so I still have plenty of time.

[Sally Ann Sloley]

http://blog.daisyprincess.com/2010/07/gigi.html
My Gigi

[Lori]

I love that little camera you have that appears in so many adds. I don't have a pet name for mine but I did want to share an interesting shot of with my Epiphanie Belle bag (which I love love love!).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanderwood/4677248880/

[Shalet]

I have a *huge* collection of vintage cameras. In fact I have too many and have started clearing out my stash (oi vay it's hard to see them go but seriously, how many cameras does a girl need?!!)

I *love* photographing them.

Here's one of my Hawkeyes (just like the gorgeous gal above):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarmomma/4789914777/

And here's one of my favorite self portraits with my Argus (affectionately called "Argie"):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarmomma/2214434293/in/set-72157603785551999/

[Libertad Leal]

I, sadly, lost the couple of vintage cameras I had. I plan to buy more in the future but for now I am happy to drool at all of yours!

Here is a picture with me and my girl (I don't have a formal pet name for her, but I know it's a girl)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/libertadleal/4463476799/in/set-72157623271063003/