Ted Orland - Advisory Board of Photographic Professionals

Ted Orland lives in Santa Cruz, California, and pursues parallel careers in teaching, writing & photography. He served as Ansel Adams' Assistant in the 1970's, taught at Adams' annual Yosemite Workshop for fifteen years, and currently teaches photography at Cabrillo College.

Ted is co-author (with David Bayles) of the classic artists' survival guide, Art & Fear, and author of its recent companion piece, The View From The Studio Door. (He's also the creator of the delightfully subversive Photographic Truths poster.)

Ted has explored a wide range of subject matter and photographic technique over the years. His recent Holga camera images are featured in Michelle Bates' wonderful book Plastic Cameras.

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Mr. Orland, Are you having trouble finding labs to process 120 size color neg(C-41)? I am in Columbus, OH and we no longer have a pro lab at all. I prefer Kodak Portra films too and like the look from scanned film and digital prints as well. -Jeff B.

Mr. Orland's Answer:

Hi Jeff, Its true, photo labs are dropping like flies, and were all pretty much at the mercy of the fates in that realm. Im fortunate to live in a small city that still has a lab that processes 120 color negative film, but Im always keeping my eye...full answer

QUESTION:

Dear Ted, What speed of film do you recommend using for Holgas? I seem to have a lot of trouble with my holga exposures. Justin

Mr. Orland's Answer:

Hi Justin, I always use ISO 400 film, either BW or color negative. ISO 400 film yields negatives that are a bit overexposed in very bright sunlight, and a bit underexposed in overcast conditions -- but in both cases entirely useable. ISO 100 fi...full answer