The Joy of Analogue Photography: Sensational Old-Fashioned Portraits, 1955-1995 - Flashbak

As part of London PhotoMonth, Wonderland celebrates The Joy of Analogue: Portraits from 1955-1995. In testament to the skill of analogue photography, the show incudes polaroids and platinum and silver gelatin prints by the likes of Mary Ellen Mark, Sandra Lousada, Brian Griffin, David Bailey, Herb Ritts, John Claridge, Joel-Peter Witkin and Eve Arnold.

In a time dominated by digital technology, an old-fashioned roll of film invites attention and care. It can be slow, frustrating and fiddly. You have to wait and to see what you captured. And when you rediscover the truth, and if you don’t get it right, those imperfections became part of the story. The process becomes part of the picture. No instant digital tints and filters – these pictures run on brainpower and are rooted in reality. The analogue photograph doesn’t just show you something, it represents it. A great analogue picture is reward for skill and patience. And here are some fabulous examples of the art form.