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22-03-08, 07:41 PM
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Old photo shop having tough time in digital world
Located at the 100 year old Samchuk market, the “Sinthammachad” old photo shop has been open for more than 50 years and seen rapid changes in photography technology. The shop continues to attract customers who love black and white photos including prime minister Samak Sundaravej.
Suree Iamphichairit is the second generation to run her family business. She does everything herself to make sure customers are satisfied with their ‘old’ looking photos. She helps her customers dress up in old style costumes and get the right posture. Then, she shoots the photos and develops the film herself.
As a result, she can handle only 30 customers a day, so it’s a problem when almost 100 people queue at the shop for black and white photos during the weekend.
“ I look at my customers to check for nice postures, smiling faces, to make sure they don’t blink as I shoot photos. If there is any mistake like a customer blinking, I will take the shot again for perfect pictures.”, said Suree.
This large German camera costs 8,000 baht and is almost 100 years old. Photographers need special skill to use this camera with an inverted viewfinder and air bulb shutter and a viewfinder which shows the pictures upside down. The black and white photos created by Sinthammachad photo shop give a unique and different feeling from those taken on a modern day camera, which can create a sepia effect. Most customers are impressed with the shop’s old style customers and photo setting decorated with old utensils.
“ After taking photos, customers have to wait for a month. It takes a period of time to develop the film to make the photos durable. Their photos will be delivered to their home by mail.”, said Suree.
The problem Suree’s business is facing is where to find film, which is rare and costly. Suree has used the brand Forte from Hungary but no product has been available in the market for two months, so she ordered Foma’s film from England . If the film manufacturers stop producing their products, she’ll have to stop her business. In the future, she said it’s possible she might instead turn her photo shop into a museum.
Last Update : 2008-03-21, 2008-03-21 (GMT+7:00)
http://enews.mcot.net/clip.php?nid=8281
Old photo shop having tough time in digital world
Located at the 100 year old Samchuk market, the “Sinthammachad” old photo shop has been open for more than 50 years and seen rapid changes in photography technology. The shop continues to attract customers who love black and white photos including prime minister Samak Sundaravej.
Suree Iamphichairit is the second generation to run her family business. She does everything herself to make sure customers are satisfied with their ‘old’ looking photos. She helps her customers dress up in old style costumes and get the right posture. Then, she shoots the photos and develops the film herself.
As a result, she can handle only 30 customers a day, so it’s a problem when almost 100 people queue at the shop for black and white photos during the weekend.
“ I look at my customers to check for nice postures, smiling faces, to make sure they don’t blink as I shoot photos. If there is any mistake like a customer blinking, I will take the shot again for perfect pictures.”, said Suree.
This large German camera costs 8,000 baht and is almost 100 years old. Photographers need special skill to use this camera with an inverted viewfinder and air bulb shutter and a viewfinder which shows the pictures upside down. The black and white photos created by Sinthammachad photo shop give a unique and different feeling from those taken on a modern day camera, which can create a sepia effect. Most customers are impressed with the shop’s old style customers and photo setting decorated with old utensils.
“ After taking photos, customers have to wait for a month. It takes a period of time to develop the film to make the photos durable. Their photos will be delivered to their home by mail.”, said Suree.
The problem Suree’s business is facing is where to find film, which is rare and costly. Suree has used the brand Forte from Hungary but no product has been available in the market for two months, so she ordered Foma’s film from England . If the film manufacturers stop producing their products, she’ll have to stop her business. In the future, she said it’s possible she might instead turn her photo shop into a museum.
Last Update : 2008-03-21, 2008-03-21 (GMT+7:00)