Josie On Film

“Josie On Film” - aka, The Ricoh Queen

Josie Goris is a 35mm Film Specialist and current Australian Pentax 17 Ambassador based near the Lower Blue Mountains, Australia. She captures the raw beauty and power of cars and their owners, transforming their stories into timeless masterpieces. She is known for her work with vintage Ricoh and Pentax film cameras, creating one-of-a-kind images that evoke nostalgia, along with her sparkling reputation of being a 'master' at her craft.

An active member of the Sydney car community, Josie's 35mm Film Photography captures the scene's energy and passion. With 9 years of experience and over 400 rolls of film hand-developed, her work showcases the unique qualities of this medium. Her talent has also led to collaborations with brands like For The Girls, Fortune, AMMO NYC, Stash, Unmarked, C.R. Kennedy Imaging, Zhiyun, and Pentax.

A disabled teaching artist and advocate for inclusivity, Josie is passionate about the technical side of film, repairing cameras, developing, scanning, editing, and film restoration. She shares her knowledge through both free and financially accessible community resources such as blogs/newsletters, donation based content days, sharing her expertise and showcasing her work at networking events, and private mentorship.

Overcoming a secondary spinal injury in 2020, Josie found immense healing through her creativity practice and is now creating 35mm Film Workshops designed for accessibility, aiming to assist marginalized folks, and educate on the importance of inclusive arts, all while having fun experimenting with film!

Outside of her 35mm Film practice, Josie is a published written and spoken word poet with over 6 years of experience as a performer. Recently awarded a High Commendation by Varuna, she has participated in multiple scholarships and workshops such as Kinkeeping and Throughline with Desire Dallagiacomo, Button Poetry, and The Writer's Space between 2020-2024 - where her hybrid form of writing poetry, memoir, and documentary photography create a vulnerable and new form of art showcasing her lived experiences as a disabled artist.

She is currently working on a poetry novel, alongside personal film projects, and continues to be heavily involved in the local writing scene, sharing resources and her journey with her community through a weekly Substack.

"That's what I love about 35mm Film, the raw vulnerability of it all.
A second of your life captured forever, just as it was in that moment."

— Josie Goris

Hi, I'm Josie!