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
9 important tips for new film photographers
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.
How the heck do coffee and Vitamin C develop film? (all about caffenol)
Have you ever wondered how coffee and Vitamin C can develop a roll of HP5? You’re not alone. I searched everywhere to find out how exactly this process works.
Are budget films bad?
Is it worth purchasing cheap or budget film stocks? While they may be of lower objective ‘quality,’ these films have a much more interesting appeal for many photographers.
How do film grains work? (with photos!)
Here is how film grain works (with some cool illustrations) and how to accentuate or reduce it through a variety of exposure and developing techniques.
Essential Film Holder review after scanning 100 rolls
There are plenty of sponsored reviews of the Essential Film Holder available online, but not that many from actual users. Here’s my take on the EFH after scanning over 100 rolls on it this past year.
Which film developers are the most environmentally-friendly?
Learn about the black and white film developers you can use today to minimize waste as well as your impact on the environment.
When is digital better than film?
There is a time and place when a digital camera will create better results than film. Here are the cases where I always reach for digital, even though I always prefer shooting on film.
What’s the difference between Ilford FP4+ and Delta 100?
Other than the price tag, is there really much of a difference between Ilford Delta 100 and FP4+? Here’s what we found in our scientific test.
Flic Film: a new film developer supplier standing with the giants
Flic film is a new environmentally-conscious film developer supplier in Canada ready to topple the industry giants with consistent supply of in-demand products
Does the B&W film developer matter? 6 popular film developers compared
Does the B&W film developer you use make all that much of a difference? Here’s how I choose the film developers that I use regularly.
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
