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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 the best, fastest-growing film photography blog 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
Can you put any film in any film camera?
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.
6 Months with the Ilford Sprite 35-II (With Photos!)
The Ilford Sprite 35-II is the most fun camera in my collection right now. It’s the perfect camera for anyone who loves candid photography.
The Top 5 Sharpness Enhancing B&W Film Developers
Once you’ve got the photographic technique down, the next step to getting sharp negatives is to use the right sharpness-enhancing developers.
Why the Bronica ETRS is the Best Deal in Medium Format System Cameras
After using this camera for more than a year, it’s become apparent to me that the Zenza Bronica ETRS is the best deal in medium format.
Create sharper film images with these 17 photoshop-free techniques
These are 15 genius methods photographers have used to make their images sharper long before computers and Photoshop were invented.
Does the Enlarger’s Lens Aperture Matter?
Printing high-quality images in the darkroom requires a lot of knowledge. But does the enlarger lens and aperture really make a difference?
How Long does Fixer Last? Everything there is to know about fixing film
Have you ever found your film came out cloudy or milky in appearance? Chances are your fixer solution went bad. Here’s how to fix it!
The misunderstood art of film agitation
Film agitation is as much of an art as taking the photos in the first place. Get your developing game to the next level by learning agitation.
5 Photo books That’ll Make You a Better film Phographer
Film Photographers Dorothea Lange, Dave Heath, Trent Parke, Hengki Koentjoro, and Michel Campeau all walk into a bar. Here’s what they said.