Learn Film Photography
With Us
We tried digital once.
But it didn’t work out.
We started out as journalists and fell in love with film back when it all started to die off. Since it’s hard to find good information online, we’ve had to learn it all the hard way. Now we’re dedicated to becoming one of the best, fastest-growing film photography blogs on the Internet, so nobody has to learn the magic of film the way we had to!
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We’ve made a thousand mistakes so you don’t have to
Shoot
Learn how to get the best results when taking photos with film. Our favorite film stocks, books, cameras, lenses, and inspiration.
Develop
Tried and true guides to developing film. From using the right chems, to the interesting tools and techniques that make film cool.
Scan & Print
Darkroom setups, tips and tricks, scanning, and alternative processes that’ll make your images stand out on Instagram
The Internet’s Simplest Guide to Developing B&W Film at Home
The perfect guide for anyone getting into film photography. This short and simple guide goes over what you need in every step of the process.
Cawanol Professional B&W film developer review (with photo comparisons)
Cawanol Professional by Caffenol Lab is a contrasty, full-grain, environmentally-friendly developer and is worth trying out. Here’s why
What is lens fungus? (and what can I do to fix it?)
A lens fungal infection can ruin image quality and severely harm the resale value of your film photography equipment. Here’s what you can do about it.
How this photographer is building a sustainable wonderLAB
Marina Llopis, the film photographer behind @IFWEFILM_ is dedicated to preserving film photography for future generations.
Do I need to buy a light meter for film photography?
In the majority of cases, a hand held light meter will be more of a hindrance than a help. Here are a few cases where you’ll need a light meter.
The best Instagram hashtags for film photographers in 2021
Be kind, write good captions, use good hashtags, and shoot film. There’s no better combination for growing an Instagram account in 2021.
How to travel without ruining your film
Film is the best photographic medium for travel. Here’s how to protect this sensitive medium so that you don’t come home with soggy negatives.
Kai Wong’s Old School Photography review: a witty and informative read
Kai Wong’s book Old School Photography is an encyclopedic book filled to the brim with advice for new photographers on how to shoot film
Why this light meter app is better than any hand held meter.
It took a long time, but I finally found the perfect light meter app. Here’s how it works and why I think it’s better than a hand held meter.
11 gifts a film photographer will actually use
Here are 11 useable gift ideas that every film photographer would love to receive for their birthday or during the holidays.
Film scan shootout: DSLR scans with extension tubes vs macro lens
Do you need to scan film with a macro lens? Or is a cheaper set of extension tubes good enough? Here’s a real, scientific comparison.
DSLR film scanning lightsources: 3rd gen iPad VS Amazon tracing tablet
How much does the DSLR film scanning light source matter? Here’s a simple test using an old iPad versus a cheap tracing tablet from Amazon.
