What made you want to try half-frame, and what was your first half-frame camera?

I normally shoot medium format, but wanted something easy to carry around for everyday use and not worry about carefully rationing every exposure. An Instagram friend doing scientific fieldwork in Antarctica took a Kodak Ektar H35 point-and-shoot with her and I loved the images she later shared from it. I ended up buying an H35n pretty soon after that and it’s been a blast to use. At the time, I didn’t even know that other half frames existed. Earlier this year I upgraded to a classic Olympus Pen F, which I use more than even my Nikon 35mm now.

What is it you like most about Half-frame?

It’s a bit controversial, but I like the emphasized grain. When shooting film, I like it to look like film, otherwise I’d just shoot digital. Some people hate grain, but it’s preference. Out of all my film cameras, the Pen F especially produces images that are most easily recognized as originating with film. Also, I love the small size and light weight of half frame cameras!

Favourite subject and/or Half-frame photo?

I deeply admire people who have a specific aesthetic and a cohesive body of work, but I’m a little chaotic and very curious in my personal life. I think that carries over into how and what I shoot. I’m interested in everything! If I had to pick one subject though, I’m probably most drawn to architecture. Or maybe cars, as cliche as that is.

Your top tip/s for shooting half frame photos?

This really goes for all film, but especially half frame: get some neutral density filters. With 72 exposures it’s unlikely you’re going to end up in ideal lighting conditions for all 72 of those shots. Most people take a while to run through that number of exposures, so having an ND filter on hand means you can expand your options a little.