Behind the camera.
Welcome to My Photography Journey
Hello there, I'm Will Gudgeon, and I call the stunning Sussex coastline on the picturesque South Coast of the UK my home. Since 2010, I've been on an incredible journey, dedicating my free time to explore the captivating coastal landscapes, wander across the rolling South Downs, and lose myself in the enchanting local woodlands. All the while, I've been capturing the magic of these moments through the lens of my camera. In recent years, I've embarked on a transformative artistic journey, steering away from the digital and conventional lens-based cameras that initially sparked my love for photography. Today, my primary focus revolves around the enchanting world of pinhole photography. This website is a window into my world of imagery, a place where I invite you to explore the galleries showcasing my work and immerse yourself in the stories I share through my blog. Here, I'll keep you updated with various personal photography adventures and share the latest news from my creative journey. If you feel compelled to support my work, there are a few ways you can do so: Purchase prints from PinholeLife.com Subscribe to my YouTube channel But me a coffee or roll film to keep me going Thank you for joining me on this photographic odyssey, and I hope you find inspiration and joy in the moments I've captured through my lens. Your support means the world to me, and I look forward to sharing more of my visual stories with you in the days to come.
Hi, what do you recommend for a ‘mini’carbon tripod that will easily get me close to the ground. Thanks, Mike
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Hi Mike, I use the ARTCISE CS15C Carbon Fiber Compact Travel tripod which is small and can sit flat on the floor.
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Hi Will. I have just stumbled on your YouTube account and your web site. I too am a Sussex based (mainly) film photographer in 35mm, medium and large formats. We are lucky to be based somewhere with so much variety of beautiful landscapes. I generally develop my own 35mm and medium format, but although I have a large format camera, that I have used to dabble in Pinhole, I rarely use it because of the processing. Do you develop your own LF negs or do you have them processed professionally? Same question about your printing (or scanning)? A blog post on your work flow would be very interesting. From one introvert to another, keep up the good work.
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Hi Paul,
DeleteThank you for your kind message—it’s always great to connect with fellow film photographers, and introverts :) especially here in Sussex. You’re absolutely right; we’re incredibly lucky to have such a variety of beautiful landscapes around us. It’s all too easy to take it for granted!
I do all my own developing these days. I used to send my film off to labs, but after a few mishaps (including watermarks and other issues), I decided I’d rather take full control and make my own mistakes instead of paying someone else to make them!
As for printing, I’d love to, but for now, I rely on scanning. It feels like a nice blend of old-school and modern approaches, though I do dream of having the time and space to set up for printing in the future, especially time.
It’s been far too long since I shared anything about my workflow, so I’ll make it a goal for next year—thanks for the nudge! :)
Wishing you all the best with your photography (and maybe some large-format adventures too).
Will
Thanks Will. Your videos ahev given me the jolt I needed to get out there with my LF for some pinhole work, maybe the Downs although the weather isn't great (to say the least). I do have a Steerman tank and a scanner so will dig those out.
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Paul