flashback // Camden Town, London

I can't believe it was only a year ago that I was in merrie London town! I was traveling there with my good friend Latella, and while I was there primarily for a photography workshop, we were also there to attend the London Lomography Store launch party. Good, good times.

Anyway, I feel like reminiscing. So let's reminisce together, shall we?

We spent a lot of time in Camden Town. Probably because of all the sensory overload, which we both thrive off of. Everywhere you look, there's something to see, smell, taste, touch, and take a photo of. And scooter seats. You can't beat a good scooter seat.

And food. So much food. So many street food vendors packed into one place, it's fantastic. Indian food? Check. Thai? Mexican? Spanish? It's all there.

I reallly regret not packing an extra suitcase for that trip. Once you got past the usual touristy merchandise, there were some really great vintage and antique shops that I easily could've spent hours poring through.

Jamie Oliver's restaurant! Okay, this wasn't in Camden Town, but I'm adding it anyway.

You know why I love big cities? People-watching. And in this case, baby-on-a-traffic-light-pole-watching. Even though I was well across the street when I shot this, I'm positive that kid was staring right at my soul. Look how hard he's mean-mugging me. I forgave him though, he had cool shoes.

Speaking of people-watching, one of my favorite parts of Camden Town was going up to perfect strangers and asking if I could take their photo. I had never done this before, and I was kinda nervous at first, but everyone I asked happily obliged. It has since sparked a desire to keep on with the 'stranger portrait' series now that I'm in San Diego. Must. Do this.

Here's some of my film photos from the trip, taken with my Diana Mini.

/reminiscing. Sigh.