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Long-form guides and posts geared towards new film photographers. These are typically helpful guides that will give the best basic information for anyone starting out.

Paterson Developing Tank review: are they worth buying?

by Daren

Paterson developing tanks have incredible value and will serve most photographers throughout their entire film photography career. Here’s why.

What film stocks should I give a photographer as a gift?

by Daren

Finding the right film stock to give is hard — especially if you want to keep the gift a secret. Here are the best films to give as gifts.

Do I need to use a stop bath when developing or printing film?

by Daren

In most cases, it’s necessary to use a stop bath when developing film and prints to maintain the integrity of the fixer solution.

Improper agitation leads to surge marks on film, like the ones shown on this contact sheet.

Create more consistent results when shooting film with these 10 tips

by Daren

Consistency is key when shooting, developing, and scanning film. Learn the simple steps to get the most out of every roll of film.

Messed up negative

28 Film Developing Problems and How to Solve Them (with photos)

by Daren

Light leaks? Solid lines across the film? Surge marks? Or patches of light/dark exposures on your negatives? Here’s how to fix these problems.

7 ways to reduce your environmental impact when shooting film

by Daren

Here are seven easy methods that you can add to your workflow today that’ll reduce your film developing environmental impact.

7 Tests Before Buying a Film Camera

by Daren

Buying your first film camera is always an exciting venture. Use these 5 tests to make sure your first camera is in good working order!

Can you put any film in any film camera?

by Daren

35mm cameras can use any 135 film, whether it’s color or B&W. Medium Format cameras use 120 film, and 110 cameras will use 110 cartridge films.

Create sharper film images with these 17 photoshop-free techniques

by Daren

These are 15 genius methods photographers have used to make their images sharper long before computers and Photoshop were invented.

A closed down aperture on an enlarger lens

Does the Enlarger’s Lens Aperture Matter?

by Daren

Printing high-quality images in the darkroom requires a lot of knowledge. But does the enlarger lens and aperture really make a difference?

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