Guest: Yant Martin-Keyte and Steve Starr | Released: 2025-08-29 | Duration: 00:50:00
In Photowalk Talk episode 11, hosts Martin and Sandeep are joined by guests Yant and Steve to discuss the upcoming Worldwide Half Frame Photography Day, a celebration of half-frame photography. They explore the origins of the event, personal experiences with half-frame cameras, and the creative storytelling opportunities that arise from using these unique cameras. The conversation also touches on the impact of the Pentax 17 on the half-frame community, the cost considerations of film photography, and the importance of developing and scanning techniques. The episode concludes with thoughts on future zine projects and the overall excitement surrounding the half-frame photography movement.
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Key Takeaways
- Worldwide Half Frame Day is on September 6th, 2025.
- Yant initiated the event after realizing there was no existing half-frame day.
- The event has garnered participation from various locations worldwide.
- Half-frame photography allows for creative storytelling through multiple frames.
- The Pentax 17 has popularized half-frame photography significantly.
- Cost of film and development influences shooting choices.
- Using half-frame cameras can feel liberating and encourage experimentation.
- Developing and scanning half-frame film can be done at home or through labs.
- Future zine projects are being considered to showcase half-frame photography.
- The community is excited about the potential growth of half-frame photography.
Guest Links
- Yant’s Instagram: @yantmk
- Steve’s Instagram: @stig_ofthedump
- Yant’s Website: donkeyislandpress.co.uk
- Steve’s Website: photieplace.wordpress.com
- Worldwide Half Frame Photography Day 2025
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