It’s been almost a year now, since I started to dive more into film photography. I learned to shoot with my dad’s Canon TX 35mm in high school which taught me the ropes of learning photography settings and the intricacies of taking photos. Last year, I wanted something more automatic that I could focus solely on the coloring, symmetry and subject of the photo instead of the ISO, shutter speed, etc. and was more compact to bring while traveling. I found a point and shoot camera on a vintage Instagram account and it has been my companion for the past year on my travels and day-to-day.

These photos were taken on two rolls of film from beginning of July to late August in New York. Capturing the city while exploring, coming across inspiring art, taking photos of some of my best friends visiting and some new friends that I’ve made. Being up here, I also have the privilege being close to my aunt, uncle and cousins in Maine. Some photos were taken while on a roadtrip to Bangor, Maine. On the trip, we stopped in Camden, Maine which soon became one of my favorite towns for its charm.