Bank Shoots Candid Couple Photography with the Lomomatic 110 Camera
1 2 Share TweetDespite being such a small camera, the Lomomatic 110 opened up new perspectives for Thai photographer Bank, allowing him to naturally capture couples with a unique 110 film style. Let’s get to know Bank better as he shares his ideas and techniques behind this photography series using Lomography Color Tiger 110 and B&W Orca 110 film.

Hello! Please introduce yourself and tell us about the beginnings of your photography journey, and your Facebook page.
Hello, My name is Bank. The idea for my page started when I saw a photographer I admired. I thought, “This is so cool”. At that time, I was about to start university, so I chose a faculty with classes related to photography. It wasn’t directly aligned with photography, but it gave me the foundation to begin learning. As I practiced more and built a portfolio, I started taking on photography work. Around that time, Facebook pages were booming, so I created my page to showcase my work.
What was your first impression of using the Lomomatic 110 camera?
It’s such a cute camera. It's small, portable, and fully functional. My favorite feature is the auto-exposure meter, which I haven’t seen in other 110 format cameras I’ve tried. It’s so reassuring not to worry about overexposed or underexposed shots. Shooting with it was pure fun.

Tell us about the concept for this photo series.
There’s this road I drive past every day on my way home, and I always thought it would be cool to shoot a street couple scene with flash there. I never got around to it until I had the chance to try out the Lomomatic 110. So, I invited a junior couple to be my models and made it happen.
As a photographer specializing in couple and pre-wedding shoots, why do you choose film over digital?
I’ve been shooting film for over 10 years, and I never get bored of it. The charm of film is still the same and it’s always exciting. I love the feeling of waiting for the developed photos, and no matter how they turn out, too dark or too bright, I always find them beautiful in their own way. With digital, it’s the opposite. What I love most is the unique tone film offers. Even when I shoot digitally, I try to replicate film tones, but it’s never quite the same.
Did you have any special techniques or pre-shoot planning for this series?
For the color negative film shots, I focused on using flash. I had a general idea of the scenes I wanted, but I kept the direction loose. I’d suggest a few actions to the couple and then let them interact naturally while I captured the moments. For the black-and-white shots, I wanted strong contrasts between sunlight and shadows filtering through trees, so I took them to a forest during bright daylight. This time, I aimed for a calmer, minimalist vibe, emphasizing light and shadow.
How do you bring out the natural chemistry of each couple in your shoots?
I usually tell couples not to worry too much about posing. I’ll guide them with basic instructions, like "let’s hold hands and walk while chatting, then on the count of three, start running." The rest is spontaneous. I just capture the moment. I also try to make them feel like they spending time with a friend or sibling rather than posing for a stranger.
You often use color film, but this time you also challenged yourself with B&W Orca 110 ISO 100 film. Was it harder than color film, and what’s the charm of black-and-white photos?
I think black-and-white is slightly more challenging because it requires more attention to highlights and shadows. That contrast is its charm. If done well, the image becomes striking and memorable. I’ve seen many incredible black-and-white street photos that makesme wonder, “How did they even capture that?” Personally, shooting in black-and-white requires a lot more thought than color photography.
Any special experiences while shooting these photos?
Nothing too extraordinary, but it was a lot of fun. The models were so enthusiastic and gave it their all. During the black-and-white shoot in the forest, the mosquitoes were relentless. The models didn’t complain once, but I grumbled quite a bit. We all left with mosquito-bitten legs, but it was fun.
Finally, please tell us where people can follow your work.
I’d love for everyone to follow my Facebook page, One day long. I’m also on Instagram, and you can DM me on either platform for work. Additionally, I’ve started a new Facebook review page called Free time location., which also has a TikTok channel under the same name. Please check it out and support me. Thank you.
Thank you, Bank, for sharing your insights and beautiful photography with us. The Lomomatic 110 and wide range of 110 film are available now through our online store.
written by aomschll on 2025-01-25 #gear #people #portrait #couple #110 #thailand #110-camera #lomography-color-tiger #b-w-orca
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