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 shooting film. Our favorite film stocks, books, cameras, lenses, and inspiration.
Develop
Tried and true guides to developing film. From using the right developing chems to the tools and techniques that make film unique.
Scan & Print
Darkroom setups, tips and tricks, scanning, and alternative processes that’ll make your images stand out on Instagram

9 tips for getting started with film photography in 2022
Here are the 9 most important tips for photographers who are learning to take photos on film. This quick guide is the perfect place to start.
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.
7 Tips for Taking the Best Polaroids of Your life
Have you struggled to take good Polaroid photographs? Here are my top 7 methods for creating better Polaroid photos every time.
MiNT Flashbar II review after purchasing my second copy
The MiNT Flashbar II is a fantastic for SX-70 shooters who want to take better portrait photographs. Even with the downsides, this flashbar is a great solution for instant photographers who need perfect exposures.
MiNT SLR670-x review — nearly perfect with one fatal flaw
What is a Polaroid camera could have easy to control manual settings and a flash sync port? The MiNT SLR670 camera is a nearly perfect camera for instant film shooters.
9 tips for shooting better black and white images
There’s a steep learning curve for shooting the images on black and white film. In this guide, we’ll get into the tips that made my images stand out in B&W.
Every way to shoot Polaroid 600 film on an SX-70 camera
Here is every way to use Polaroid 600 film in an SX-70 camera, along with all the benefits and trade offs of each method.
What’s the difference between Polaroid SX-70 and 600 film?
Here’s what you need to know about the differences between SX-70 and 600 film. This results of this test were a huge surprise to me.
Is the Polaroid SX-70 worth it? Thoughts after spending $1000 on film
The Polaroid SX-70 is iconic. It’s been used by thousands of photographers to create incredible images for years. But is it worth buying today?
How to dispose of film developing chemicals
Here are the best solutions for safely disposing of your film developing chemicals. Fixer and most developers must be disposed of properly so that they do not harm the environment.
Polaroid Go 1 Month review with photos: is this camera worth it?
After using the Polaroid Go for a month, I have to say that the image quality and metering of this camera are subpar, making it one of the least useful cameras on the market.
Which film-developing chemicals can be reused?
Here’s where to find out which film developing chemicals can be reused, and how to store and dispose of those that cannot be reused.