With his hands shaking, the photographer unwound the reel in the darkroom, hoping the vintage negatives wouldn’t be ruined. He shook the liquid in the tank, waiting for the moment when he would unspool the reel. He had no idea that the faint shapes that would slowly form would send him on an exciting quest. What did the photographer discover and how did he find a film that was nearly 90 years old?
It Started With a Walk
Believe it or not, Martijn van Oers’ day began with a walk in his hometown. It was a great day for a walk, so he planned to have a photoshoot of the beautiful town Breda. That’s when he saw an antique shop and decided it would surely yield some great photos. But he had no idea that he would stumble upon a treasure!