The reputation of Kodak Portra 400 precedes itself. Warm, forgiving, with a soft grain that shows up velvety. The colors that Portra highlights well are warm ones; reds, ambers, earthy browns, mossy greens, and turquoise. Skin tones are true and highlights can sometimes appear just a touch golden. It’s one of my favorite films, and […]

Author Archives: Kerry Constantino
Kerry Constantino is a Southern Maine based photographer, specializing in documentary family photography. I began my journey into photography with a roll film, an old Diana F+, and a curiosity to learn everything I can about photography. I now consider myself a "hybrid" photographer but I always feel more at home with old cameras and film.
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5 Frames… Back in San Diego after 5 years (Kodak Color Gold 400 / Pentax K1000 + SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2)
I made these photos while working over the course of a few days in San Diego, my old city. I went on a quick solo visit there this past June, my first trip away from home in over 15 months and the first time I’d been back in 5 years. In between clients, I would […]