Siheyuan: The young man starts off and beats the stick.

Teacher Chen smiled gently and said, "Su Ming, you have talent and passion, I just ignited the fire in your heart. Photography is a never-ending art, and I hope you can always keep your original intention and capture the beauty and truth of life with your lens.

Under the guidance of Mr. Chen, Su Ming gradually gained an in-depth understanding of the profundity of photography and the uniqueness of old-fashioned cameras. One day, he asked Mr. Chen for advice on how to use an old-fashioned camera.

Su Ming: Mr. Chen, I've always been fascinated by old-fashioned cameras, but I've never tried them. Can you teach me something about them?

Teacher Chen: Of course, Su Ming. Vintage cameras are an old and fascinating art. It requires the photographer to think more carefully about each photo, as you can't take an unlimited number of photos like a digital camera. Every negative is precious.

Su Ming: It sounds challenging, but it's also fun.

Mr. Chen: First of all, learn about the different types of old-fashioned cameras. Each camera has its own unique characteristics. You can choose between a medium-format camera, a large-format camera, or a foldable camera, depending on your interests and budget.

Su Ming: I'll probably choose a medium format camera because it seems to suit my needs better. Is there anything else I need to pay attention to?

Mr. Chen: Yes, a medium format camera is a good choice. Also, learn to set the shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity, which directly affect the exposure of the photo. Remember, you only have a limited number of negatives, so use them sparingly. Also, it is very important to learn to focus, as older cameras often do not have autofocus.

Su Ming: Thank you for your suggestion, Mr. Chen. I'll go looking for a vintage camera that fits me and start my vintage photography journey.

Teacher Chen: Very good, Su Ming. Vintage photography is a fascinating art that will give you an unusual experience. Be curious, keep exploring, and photography will become an integral part of your life.

Su Ming decided to delve into vintage cameras and started looking for a suitable camera in the market. He is excited to improve his photography skills and capture more of life's moments with his vintage camera.

Su Ming bought an old-fashioned medium-format camera and returned to Mr. Chen's shop with great anticipation.

Su Ming: Mr. Chen, I bought an old-fashioned camera, and I'm ready to start my old-fashioned photography journey.

Teacher Chen: Great, Su Ming! The old-fashioned camera is not only a tool, it also represents a tradition and culture. In the digital age, people are starting to miss this authentic way of photography.

Su Ming: I completely agree that old-fashioned photography has a unique charm. But I still need to learn a lot, such as how to adjust the aperture and shutter speed, and how to work with negatives.

Teacher Chen: No problem, Su Ming. Old-school photography requires more hands-on, but that's the beauty of it. Adjusting the aperture and shutter speed gives you more control over the exposure, while the choice and processing of negatives also affects the quality of the photo. Let me teach you some of the basics.

Su Ming: Thank you very much, Mr. Chen. I'm really looking forward to learning these tricks and then taking some special photos with an old-fashioned camera.

Teacher Chen: You will find that in old-fashioned photography, each photo is unique. And, you need more patience and meticulousness to capture those moments. This will make you cherish every photo even more.

Su Ming began to learn the skills of old-fashioned photography, and practiced it in Mr. Chen's shop every day. He abandoned the convenience of modern digital photography and plunged into the world of old-fashioned photography, slowly discovering the different charms of photography. He stepped out of the streets and used his vintage camera to record the hustle and bustle of the city, as well as the stories of people's lives.

The dialogue and cooperation between Mr. Chen and Su Ming not only helped Su Ming master photography skills, but also enriched his understanding of photography. The mentor and apprentice grew up together in vintage photography, constantly inspiring each other's creativity and inspiration. Their photographic journey continues, and they look forward to more wonderful moments being captured and preserved on film.

Su Ming's old-fashioned photographic skills gradually improved, and he began to delve into the techniques of handling and processing negatives. One day, he walked into Mr. Chen's shop with a stack of freshly shot negatives in his hand.

Su Ming: Mr. Chen, I have some negatives that need to be developed, can you help me fix the photos? Mr. Chen:

Of course, Su Ming. Retouching is an important part of photography. Let me look at these negatives and let's decide on the style of retouching.

They sat at the back of the shop and began to scrutinize the photographs on the negatives. The negatives record a variety of scenes, from night views of the city to natural scenes, each with its own characteristics.

Su Ming: I want to make this photo look more retro, can you add some old tones?

Mr. Chen: Absolutely, it will bring a nostalgic feeling to the photo. We can achieve this effect by adjusting the color balance and adding some graininess.

Together, they made some adjustments to make the photo look like Su Ming had expected.

Su Ming: That looks pretty good. And this photo, I want to highlight the subject, can I blur the background a little bit?

Mr. Chen: Absolutely, it will highlight the subject and create more depth. We can use focus to achieve this.

They collaborated again to adjust the focus of the photo and make the subject stand out more.

Su Ming: Thank you, Mr. Chen. Your retouching skills are truly unique.

Mr. Chen: Retouching is another important skill in photography, which can give photos more expressiveness and emotion. Now that you've mastered a lot of photography skills, it's time to try new styles and methods to develop your own photography style.

Su Ming continued to move forward, his photography skills continued to improve, and his retouching skills became more and more proficient. He began experimenting with different styles and themes to capture more impressive moments in life. Under the guidance of Mr. Chen, he continued to explore the vast field of photography and find his own unique photographic voice. It's a creative and collaborative journey as a photographer and his mentor go together in their quest for the pinnacle of the art of photography.

Su Ming's photographic skills continued to improve, and he began experimenting with a variety of different photographic projects, including portrait photography, landscape photography, and still life photography. One day, he returned to Mr. Chen's shop with a series of newly shot negatives.

Su Ming: Mr. Chen, I have some new negatives, but I have encountered exposure problems on some of the photos, which are not bright enough.

Ms Chen: Exposure is a common challenge, especially in different lighting conditions. Let me look at these negatives, and together we can talk about how to adjust the exposure.