Black and white 35mm film portrait of a woman next to a wall
A colored 35mm film of a chair swing at a funfair
A colored close-up 35mm film of the ferris wheel at the funfair

Preserving the stories, emotions, and fleeting moments that make us human.

Hi, I’m Lena Safari, a film photographer based in  Eygelshoven, NL, originally from Cyprus. I work primarily with 35mm film, Polaroid, and occasionally 120 film.

Black and white 35mm film portrait of a woman sitting on stairs with a camera next to her

I photograph people and pets in a documentary style, creating space for their stories to unfold through emotion, connection, and imagery. I’m also drawn to landscapes that speak to me, places that hold a certain magic.

A colored 35mm film at the funfair
A black and white 35mm film of a cat next to a couch
A colored portrait 35mm film of a german shepherd in a fied
A colored portrait 35mm film of a side profile of a woman
A colored 35mm film of the inside of a church
A colored 35mm film of the bumper cars in funfair
A black and white portrait 35mm film of two women with their small dachshund mix dog sitting on a bench
Black and white portrait 35mm film of a woman dancing between two walls
A colored 35mm film of grey and white cat in grass next to a red car
A black and white portrait 35mm film of a small dachshund mix dog with its ball
A colored close-up 35mm film of the ferris wheel at the funfair

 

Type of work

 

A colored portrait 35mm film of a german shepherd in a fied

Pet

Photography

A colored 35mm film of a music stand with music sheet and white rose

Landscapes / Other

Black and white 35mm film portrait of a woman sitting on stairs

Portrait

Photography

 

rationalearchive@gmail.com

 

Film photography taught me to slow down and pay attention to the moments we often overlook in our busy lives. Through my work, I hope to tell the stories of people who deserve to be heard, document their journeys, and help them see their own strength and beauty.

If you’re ready to tell your story, I’d love to hear from you.

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