Wedding Photos shot on 100% film

Aperture has a sister company. In fact, that sister company, Easywind Studio, came onto the scene about 7 years ago. Easywind is a wedding photography studio with great style and timeless images.
This past Saturday Easywind went out with a former bride, Kim, and had her get back into her wedding dress, so we can shot more photos. This time, we only shot film. We used a Canon AE-1 loaded with Ilford HP5 and Kodak Portra 160, a Rolleiflex with Fuji Acros 100, and a Polaroid 250 packed with some expired Chocolate film.

The results were outstanding, and it’s one small step towards offering some serious wedding packages that will be strictly shot on film.
Thought you might like to see the results. Here they are, on the Easywind Studio blog. If anyone is interested, give us a call. We travel very well.

A Sartorial Exposition. May 5th, 2012

Rifle Quality and Aperture presents A Sartorial Exposition… Custom Suits, Shirts, and Accessories.
Saturday the 5th of May, 6pm in the evening at Aperture.

Theodore Crispino, Esquire, is the best dressed man to sit for the Ohio State Bar since 1892. He is also a custom tailor of fine, fine men’s suits and accessories.
A Sartorial Exposition will feature Theodore’s work, fabrics, and ideas, plus analog and instant photography of his work, shot by his wife, Sarah Sloboda.
This is a not-to-be-missed show, and will be a show unlike anything Aperture has curated. This will not be the ‘typical’ gallery show, we can promise you that.

As early as 1860 the manufacture of ready-to-wear clothing became one of Cleveland’s leading industries. The famous garment industry reached it’s peak during the 1920s, when Cleveland ranked close to NYC as one of the country’s leading centers for garment production. Take a ride through Cleveland’s near east and west sides, and you can still see the warehouses and factories that made this industry what it was.

Balancing his law career with his love of tailored clothing, Theodore’s twelve years of New York City credentials place him amongst the most trusted resources in menswear.  In 2003, he co-founded a British-style men’s clothing store in New York’s Nolita, growing it from one small shop to four stores nationwide.
Designing everything from tweed suits to silk ties, his inspiration runs the gamut from Victorian-era top hats to 1970s Russian prison tattoos.
Rifle Quality, founded in 2010, combines his loves of the historic and the refined.
Theodore lives with his wife in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves on the board of directors.
Rifle Quality on the web.
Facebook event page found here.

Melanie’s Impossible Bachelorette Party

This past Saturday, Melanie and her girls came into Aperture before heading out into Cleveland for her bachelorette party.
They wanted to spend a few hours shooting Polaroids with Impossible’s new film, so after a 30 minute lesson, it was on!
The girls brought food, props, decor, wine, jello-shots, and amazing spirits. We brought out our best SX70′s and Spectra cameras, and loaded them with some PZ600, PX70, PX100, and PX680 film. This was the first bachelorette party to come into the store for such an evening, and I have to say, it was a total blast! Apparently is was Melanie’s idea to come in, so… Thanks Mel!! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and great job on the photos girls!!

Dapper – A Distinct Photography Show -

Dapper – A Distinct Photography Show - opens at Aperture on April 14th.
This outstanding show will feature the work of Mat Marrash, who you may know from the Film Photography Podcast. Mat’s show at Aperture is a documentary exhibit on the world’s second oldest profession, barbering. Mat toured the Northeast and Midwest in search of old-school barbershops, and shot his images with an Eastman Commercial B 8×10″ camera. He then meticulously processed and printed each image in the darkroom, by hand. He used Ilford HP5+ film, and all the prints were made on silver gelatin fiber paper, then selenium toned for archival permanence.

This are some of the most unbelievable images we have seen in a very long time. Mat even made a special trip to the Barber College in Ohio City!

Dapper will run from April 14th to April 28th, with an opening reception/party on April 14th. Aperture’s opening receptions are always a blast!
The Facebook event page can be found here.

Analog’s Pulse… A Weekend in Cleveland

We heard the calls, now it’s ON!
June 29th and 30th, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Sponsored by A&A Studios, Aperture, Film Photography Project, and Old School Photo Lab.
3 Days of events, with an opening reception held at Aperture on the 29th. We are planning some super-fun events, walks, networking, and experiments, so get your cameras ready, bags packed, and make your plans to head to the City by the Lake!
Here’s the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/245579965536957/
Twitter #analogclev

Hotels in the heart of Cleveland, in neighborhoods where we will be spending most of our time:

-The Hyatt at the Old Arcade – Cleveland’s Best!
-Radisson
-Holiday Inn Express
-Marriot
-Wyndham
All 4 of these hotels are less than 3 blocks away from the center of the city. Very walkable, very nice.
Food, drinks, and sleep are all within a 10 minute walk. Aperture is located within a 5 minute drive.
Parking on the street is FREE starting at 6pm Friday night, until 6am Monday morning. Just read the street signs, because if there is an event nearby sometimes parking is restricted. Also, sometimes the valets use certain spots on Friday and Saturday night. The Indians are out of town that weekend, so unless there is a big concert at Gund Arena, you’ll be fine on the street.
Cleveland also offers some very nice B&B’s, so don’t be afraid to go that route.

We’ll start Friday night with a social hour(s) at Aperture, where we’ll go over Saturday’s itinerary, meet one another, and listen to a great talk by Michael Raso
However, there are TONS of outstanding restaurants and bars in Tremont (where Aperture is located), so for those that want to stay in the Tremont neighborhood, we’ll be there with you. If you’re headed back downtown, East 4th Street is where you’ll find the best food and drinks. The Greenhouse Tavern and Lola are top-notch! Lola also has a sister restaurant in Tremont, called Lolita. East 4th Street offer’s modern bowling, comedy clubs, pubs, music, etc… So much to do you’ll never fit it in 2 nights.
In Tremont you have Dantes, Parallax, Prospertiy Social Club, Tap House, and The South Side. All amazing.
The historic neighborhood of Ohio City is a 3 minute drive from downtown and Tremont. There you can find The Great Lakes Brewing Co., Market Garden Brewery, Momocho, The West Side Market, and plenty more. These are all just food and drink… There are so many quality, unique, and local shops – it’s amazing!

On Saturday we’ll have a full day of fun, starting at 8:30am.
On Friday we’ll be hanging out at Aperture. Drinks and Music, along with a nice talk from Michael Raso, founder of Film Photography Project.
Here’s what’s on tap for Saturday:
8:30am – Meeting and coordination in a yet to be determined downtown location

9-11:00am – The SLIDE / XPROCESS walk. You will be given a roll of slide film (courtesy of A&A Studios) and we will head towards Cleveland’s Warehouse District. After shooting your slide film, you will have the option to give your roll to Jake from Old School Photo Lab. He will take your film back to their lab in New Hampshire, develop it, then ship it to your doorstep. The cost for the film + developing + shipping will be only $11.00

11:15-1:30pm – The INSTANT walk/contest. Film Photography Project will be there to lend some Automatic Polaroid Land Cameras, and we’ll have some Impossible Project, and Fuji Instant film for you to purchase. If you have your own Instant camera, please bring it. This will be a contest with the Grand Prize winner walking away with their very own, refurbished Auto Land Camera and a pack of film! Second and Third place winners will take home nice film packs. Each contestant will enter their ONE BEST instant photo, and the winners will be announced at the evening mixer. Your best instant photograph must be turned in by 1:45pm at a location to be announced.

1:45pm – Lunch at our preferred locations. We’ll be utilizing the E4th neighborhood and it’s outstanding eateries.

3:15pm-5:15pm  - The STREET PHOTOGRAPHY walk. Local Cleveland photographers, Dave Lam and Scott Meivogel will be offering their insight on the how to’s, plus a few tips on what makes a good street photographer. This is where you shoot what you bring. Use your favorite camera and film. If you need to purchase film, you can on Friday (at Aperture), or we’ll have some on Saturday.

5:30pm – We’ll meet at a local (outdoor) bar/restaurant to announce the contest winners, enjoy some dinner and drinks, and talk about our day.

I hope that covers the basics. Please feel free to call us at 216-574-8977 to ask any questions. Obviously, feel free to shoot what you want, when you want. We will be breaking up into 4 groups for each walk, each with a local guide. We cannot wait to see the amazing photographs that are captured this weekend!
See you soon!!!

New cameras stocked at Aperture

We are gearing up for spring and have recently stocked some outstanding cameras!
The Kodak Retina IIIC, the Yashica Electro 35, a Mamiya 1000DTL, plus a few limited edition SX70′s. We have also restocked our handcrafted Pinhole cameras!
Our store where you can purchase these cameras is located here, or stop in the store and play around!
Here’s a few pics:

The Yaschica Electro 35

The Mamiya 1000DTL

The Kodak Retina IIIC

The SX70 Sonar, Sky Blue Edition

The SX70, Brown Ostrich Edition

 

Studio Space Available to Photographers

Why keep it to ourselves?
Our studio space is now available for hourly/day rentals! The studio can be used for a variety of shoots, from portraits, body forms, and still life, to headshots, family photos, and pets. Whatever you have in mind! Call 216-574-8977.
We have both a black and white muslin backdrop, 2 softboxes, 1 video light, tripods, chairs, couches, props, and hardwood floors. The backdrops can be taken down and the room can be emptied to create some nice open space. The windows provide natural light, or move to the back to have complete control of your lighting. Finally, we have changing rooms and wash rooms.

You can use our equipment, or bring your own. You can also feel free to bring your own backdrops, props, or whatever you need to complete your project.

Here is the pricing:
Hourly rate: $50
Day rate: $200
Lighting rental: $50
Tripod rental: $10

Call 216-574-8977 to schedule your date and time.

Workshop Images

We had our first workshop this past Saturday, Impossible No More. It was a smashing success! After the workshop we turned everyone loose on our still life’s and models. I want to share my personal photos from the day. I used PX70 (not the test film) and the new PX100 (test film). A huge thanks to our outstanding models, Anthony and Ashley, and an even larger thanks to all that came out!!

Best of 2011… Aperture’s Flickr Group

2011… done.
so many great photos were uploaded into our Flickr Group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/aperturetremont/) and these are the best of the best.
only 10, but we could have added 20+ more.
we kept Aperture employees out of the loop, so these photos are entirely yours! great work folks!! outstanding.

Heather Sid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54842772@N04/

Wes C: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69087959@N08/

Andy Jenkins: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ercodeblue/

Tim Logan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/13181641@N00/

Pamela Herrick: http://www.flickr.com/photos/photege/

Ryan Poorman: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanpoorman/

Cindy Long: http://www.flickr.com/photos/calong2009/

Steve Syd: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22417503@N03/

Cindy Long: http://www.flickr.com/photos/calong2009/

Tim Arai: http://www.flickr.com/photos/timarai/

Impossible No More… An Instant Workshop

We are stoked to finally announce our first workshop, specifically a workshop dedicated to Impossible Project film and original Polaroid cameras.
The Impossible Project has been creating new film for the original Polaroid cameras for over two years now. With that new film comes a entirely new way of shooting. As one of the few and privileged Impossible “Partner Store Plus” spaces in the USA, we want to share our knowledge with you, and offer you an exclusive look at the new film, tricks, and tips.

During this hands-on workshop we’ll be covering techniques of working with Impossible film and vintage Polaroid cameras. Our workshop will be ran by Aperture owner and photographer, Scott Meivogel, plus Cleveland Polaroid expert, Tim Logan. Tim shot for our One Hundred Impossible Portraits event, and has been featured in Cleveland Magazine for his instant photography.

Finally, 1/3 of the workshop will be spent photographing two live models dressed in perfect vintage attire. You’re guaranteed to leave with photographs that’ll knock your socks off, taken with the latest Impossible film!! If you have your own Polaroid camera, please feel free to bring it. If not, we’ll have loaner cameras for you to use while you’re here. Just let us know in advance.

Registration is $39.99 and includes a pack of Impossible film. We’ll also have some drinks and snacks. Registration can be completed by calling 216-574-8977, or purchasing on our website FOUND HERE.

IMPOSSIBLE NO MORE… AN INSTANT WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, FEB. 4TH 2012 1PM-3:30PM