Ralph D. Apel

Hello, I’m Ralph. I shoot mostly film, sometimes digital and never use A.I.. I like shooting street, portraits, events and BTS stills. Feel free to email me at ralphapelfilm@gmail.com for any needs. Thanks for stopping by. Click for testimonials: apelfilm.myportfolio.com/testimonials

Maya Canon 5D Mark III

Jason Ritter Holga 120N | Kodak Gold #believeinfilm @jasonritter.bsky.social

Ruha Taslimi Holga 120N | Kodak Gold #believeinfilm

Haley Stiel Holga 120N | Kodak Gold #believeinfilm

Matt Jones Holga 120N | Kodak Gold #believeinfilm

Summer as #TankGirl Holga 120N | Kodak Gold #believeinfilm

Billy Canon 5D Mark III

In the makeup trailer Canon 5D Mark III

Dave Theune at the Famous People Improv Show 8/23/26 @davetheune.bsky.social Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Corin Wells at the Famous People Improv Show 8/23/26 @charitycorin.bsky.social Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Elyse Willems at the Famous People Improv Show 8/23/26 @elysewillems.bsky.social Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Caitlin Reilly at the Famous People Improv Show 8/23/26 Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Summer | Canon 5D Mark III

Summer | Canon 5D Mark III

Summer | Canon 5D Mark III

Summer Pentax ME Super | CineStill 800T #believeinfilm

Renata Pentax ME Super | Kodak Portra 400 #believeinfilm

Echo Kellam Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Lauren Holt Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Keiko Agena @keikoagena.bsky.social Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

I had so much light poured onto him

Rob Huebel @robhuebel.bsky.social Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Anna Camp Holga 120N | Kodak Gold 200 #believeinfilm

Pentax 17 | Fuji 400 #believeinfilm

Pentax 17 | Fuji 400 #believeinfilm

Pentax 17 | Fuji 400 #believeinfilm

Pentax 17 | Kentmere Pan 400 #believeinfilm @ilfordphoto.com

It’s me. Pentax 17 | Kentmere Pan 400 #believeinfilm @ilfordphoto.com

Anyone in Southern California want to hire me?

Pentax 17 | Kentmere Pan 400 #believeinfilm @ilfordphoto.com

Pentax 17 | Kentmere Pan 400 #believeinfilm @ilfordphoto.com

Pentax 17 | Kentmere Pan 400 #believeinfilm @ilfordphoto.com

How do I get people to want to shoot with me?

Catalina #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Jennifer #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Makenna #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Annabel #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Sabrina #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Stella #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Maya #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Lyndsey #Holga120N | #KodakGold #believeinfilm

Celebrating at half mast. #Pentax6x7 #CineStill #believeinfilm @cinestillfilm.bsky.social

I’ve got a ton of editing to do this week and shouldn’t be farting around online, but... I really like these photos and wanted to share. #Canon5DmarkIII

Think I’m going to take a bit of a social media break this week. I’ll be back with some new Holga portraits.

Pentax 17 | Arista 400 #believeinfilm

Challenge accepted.

Pentax 17 | Kodak 400TX #believeinfilm