SUMMARY
Photographer Teo Crawford embarked on a demanding February trip to Aomori, Japan, the snowiest city on Earth, to shoot entirely on film amidst blizzard conditions. He navigated extreme winter challenges, switching from Kodak Gold 200 to Fuji 400 as light levels dropped. Crawford also implemented a custom, portable film scanning setup using a digital camera and light box, sharing his candid experiences with its learning curve. The journey included documenting snow festivals, blizzards, and natural winter phenomena, with Crawford reflecting on both successful shots and unmet expectations.
TAKEAWAYS
Teo Crawford shot film in Aomori, Japan, during heavy February snow and blizzards.
He adapted his film choices (Kodak Gold 200 to Fuji 400) based on light conditions.
Crawford used a DIY digital camera scanning workflow on location.
The trip involved documenting snow festivals and natural winter landscapes.