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 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
How long can I wait to develop film? And how to develop decade-old rolls
Have you found some rolls of film that have been sitting on your shelf for a couple of years? decades? centuries? Here’s how to develop them.
What are film developers made from?
Have you ever wondered what makes film developers work? Find out everything there is to know about film developing chemicals here.
What do I need to scan film negatives with a digital camera?
There are no easy kits that can be found for digitizing film with a digital camera. Here is what I use to create good scans quickly.
What is the resolution of film? Using crowd-counting techniques to find out
Here’s how I found out what the real resolution of film is after developing. Here’s how I used crowd-counting techniques to find out!
Rodinal should be your first black and white film developer: here’s why
If you’re new to developing black and white film, you have to try Rodinal. Here’s why this is still the world’s oldest film developer still in production.
11 pieces of bad advice new film photographers hear all the time
Here are the top 11 worst pieces of advice that I ever heard when starting with film photography.
What we can learn about film by doing everything wrong
The Attic Darkroom channel on YouTube is breaking down all the lessons we were taught we had to follow else every roll of film we touch would be ruined.
A beginner’s guide to medium format film photography
Here is everything you need to know when getting started with medium format photography, including affordable camera suggestions and advice
What is bleach bypass? And can I do it at home (with a blix kit)?
Have you ever wondered about bleach bypass? This article contains everything you need to know, and how to do it at home, even if you have a blix kit!