After working for years as a freelance photographer, Colt Walker said he knows his photos meet client’s needs. Now, he hopes to provide attendees the chance to capture images from their own perspective with The PicBox, a company that turns disposable film into digital photos.
The company gives customers a box of two, three, or five disposable film cameras and a list of prompts to help inspire guests on how to capture events, family gatherings, weddings, or any other occasion from the perspective of those in attendance.
With 10 years of professional photography experience, he has photographed artists such as Nelly, Flo Rida, Colt Graves, Chief Keef, and many more. He said while he and other contracted photographers capture everything needed, they miss out on some shots that can add to the experience.
“I know what we miss. I know the things we don’t capture because we’re focused on our assignment, and it’s also a different type of experience for the guests. When you have the film photo, there’s a different type of nostalgia,” Walker said.
He said the business is not meant to replace freelance photographers but to complement their work.
Since launching in December, Walker has taken The PicBox on tours and other events. More recently, he attended ROMP Fest at Yellow Creek Park, where he was a complementary photographer for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Walker gave two ROMPers a camera and dropped off three more in the VIP section and artists area while he managed the rest.
Once the cameras were returned, he edited, fully developed, digitized, and placed the photos in an online album within 5 days.
“That’s what sets us apart from all other film-developing companies. The whole idea of the film is the anticipation and surprise, and the few-day buffer time allows the surprise to be greater,” Walker said.
Walker said he hopes the business will grow to become a connector for local photographers and wants to open a brick-and-mortar location eventually.
“This is the startup, but the whole goal of The PicBox is to be photography everything,” Walker said. “I have a big vision, but this is just the startup part.”
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