It is our great pleasure to announce that /u/hbn14 is our Photographer of the Week. This accolade has been awarded based upon the number of votes during week 28, with this post having received the most when searching by top submission: https://www.reddit.com/r/analog/comments/1lz6z60/japan_is_overrated_go_to_mongolia_instead/ How long have you been taking photographs? I've been taking pictures for 17 years (!!) now. I started when I was 17, with a Nikon D90. I kept it for a long time until I finally switched to Film. Why do you take photographs? What are you looking to get out of it? Although I rarely post what I shoot, I truly enjoy those interactions with the people and the subjects that I shoot. I guess it's the thrill of not knowing and getting out of my comfort zone. What inspired you to take these photos? I'm attracted to the places I see. I have been living in Japan for 9 years now. I can see why Tokyo is visually appealing but it has worn out a bit on me and I chase that thrill traveling outside of Tokyo (most of the time outside of Japan). So to make it short, places and faces. Do you self develop or get a lab to process your film? I send everything to a lab I trust called National Photo in Tokyo. They are wonderful and they know me. What first interested you in analog photography? I think I fell in love with Analog Photography when I realized I had to let go. Obviously I research systems and tools that work for me, but in the end, everything is on the negative and that's my favorite part. Those images do physically exist and I enjoy that aspect of image making. What is your favourite piece of equipment (camera, film, or other) and why? My favorite piece of gear is probably my Bronica SQ. I've carried this bad boy around so many places. It's heavy, I hate it but I deeply love it at the same time. I've recently acquired a Canon EOS 1 and it's the perfect combo between slow/composed & fast/intuitive. Do you have a tip or technique that other film photographers should try? I think the tip I can share is, take the time to take / make your images. That's the beauty of a roll (it being 12/24/36 frames). Make it count. Also find a package that brings you inner peace and that can become an extension of your eyes. Do you have a favourite analog photographer or analog photography web site you would like to recommend? I don't have a favorite photographer or website but I really liked the books: 'Susan Sontag on Photography' and also 'In Praise of Shadows'. Is there anything else you would like to add about yourself or your photography? I think the title of my post ruffled quite a many feathers and I find it funny that people are so protective of Japan. While I agree that Japan is a beautiful country, I think Japan has become the 'easy exotic destination' for Photographers. I rather see great images from the country side of the US, Europe or other countries in Asia.   submitted by   /u/Malamodon [link]   [comments]