@summerwashedout
Tell us a little about yourself and where you're from.
My Name is Pascal and I’m a Swiss photographer based near Zürich in Switzerland.
I’m 38 Years old and a father of baby girl which is now two and a half years old now. What initially pulled you toward film photography?
My journey into analog photography began in 2022.
Attracted by the warm, soft, and washed out tones, an aesthetic that underlines and emphasizes the nostalgic effect of film, this was the primary motivation for immersing myself in the analog world.
Do you remember the first photo you ever took that meant something to you?
It was photo of our baby girl. The connection and the memory is a very special feeling which I never felt before when I looked on photos.
What made you fall in love with photography?
My approach follows a Less is More philosophy since working with film. that’s what I love very much. You are in a good way limited but it gives you joy and development to work and see things different when shooting with film. And also I think each image stands on its own and the film's character gives the photograph a unique touch that is difficult to reproduce digitally.
When you go out to shoot, what are you usually looking for?
I try to explore themes of memory, stillness, and subtle emotion, often focusing on vast landscapes or quiet, intimate scenes. My images invite the viewer to slow down and engage with the delicate interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere.
Do you develop your own film or send it to a lab?
I send it to a lab. The lab is called @urbanfilmlab and is based in germany. they are making a great job.
Is there a place or memory that has shaped your work the most?
It's an ongoing process with each photo or project, you grow a little more. But I'm thinking specifically about our holiday in Lanzarote. Those photos gave me something new, especially when it comes to a kind of story or documentary. Normally, my photos aren't presented as a series they're more about capturing a moment, combined with the atmosphere, mood, and light. So, this experience in Lanzarote opened my eyes to seeing my photos more in the context of series or stories.
What keeps you motivated to keep shooting?
The joy and the curiosity. Constantly seeking out these moments, rediscovering them, capturing them, and creating something. You never reach a point where you can say, "Now it's finished." It always continues and continues; as you develop yourself, you also develop your art.
What do you hope people feel when they see your work?
My images should invite the viewer to slow down and engage with the delicate interplay of light, texture, and atmosphere. It's about those moments we all enjoy and feel safe in. That calm yet secure feeling that everyone longs for at some point.
