Aivaras Sidla

Photography is my hobby. It lets me see the world differently, to notice small miracles in dull environment, to detach from daily life, to recreate inner balance and to remain constantly positive. To sum up photography is a drug for me, and as I mostly shoot film – this drug costs money. Ha ha. While I don't consider myself "big artist” in terms of my shooting results, I try to be active in photography world in order to: -promote photography as an instrument that enriches personal view to the world - I mean that when you start to shoot you start not to look, but to SEE. World becomes more beautiful place to live. - promote film photography and to encourage new users to enter it. I have twofold reasons for it: a) it beautiful and people should try it b) as a means of “self defence” - more users means longer life of film and film cameras in the market :)

Norita 66 system review: Pleasure and pain from my need for speed

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Hello. My name is Aivaras and I am a bokeh junkie. I got into film photography mostly because of my ability to play with limited …

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My Yashica Mat-124G, Aivaras Sidla

5 Frames… Of my first time trying Kodak EKTACHROME E100 on a Yashica Mat-124G – by Aivaras Sidla

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From the start of my “film shooters career” I was shooting either negative color film or BW negative film. My favorite emulsions were and still …

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My Rolleiflex 2.8GX, Aivaras Sidla

5 frames… of people with FujiFilm Velvia 50 and Rolleiflex 2.8GX – by Aivaras Sidla

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I’m getting back to my “summer experiment” -– testing medium format slide film. This time I’d like to share results from FujiFilm Velvia 50. Why …

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Essay: It's all been done before so why bother taking photographs

Essay: It’s all been done before so why bother taking photographs?

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I’m constantly getting back to this thought and feel it’s about time to share something with you that comes very close to my inner monologue. …

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Reviewing the Rolleiflex 2.8GX Expression 75 years edition - it's bloody gold!

Reviewing the Rolleiflex 2.8GX Expression 75 years edition (it’s gold!) – By Aivaras Sidla

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Let’s start with the elephant in the room – this camera comes with some serious bling. It is in fact, a special gold-dipped version officially called the “Rolleiflex 2.8GX Expression 75 years edition”.