B&W Film Stock Comparisons: Kodak Tri-X vs Ilford HP5 vs Kodak T-Max by Amy Elizabeth
It’s no secret I love black and white photography. When I was in high school photography class, it’s all we shot, developed, and enlarged. There’s something so pure about it; all distraction is stripped away and you’re left with light...
5 Reasons to Try Shooting Film by Samantha Stortecky
I don’t think it comes as any surprise that I have a deep love for film. When I started my journey into photography way back during my high school days, I started with film, and still, to this day, film...
Ilford Ortho Plus 80 Film Stock Review by James Baturin
As a film photographer, there might be nothing more exciting than hearing of the release of a new film stock. Of course it means a new film to try, but in a digital world where the relevance of film is...
Our Top Ten Film Photography Tutorials of 2019
As we wrap up 2019 and set our sights on 2020, we wanted to take a minute and share some of our most popular film photography tutorials from the past year...
Olympus OM-1 35mm Film Camera Review by Jennifer Stamps
The Olympus OM-1…what a dream this camera is to shoot with. I bought this camera at the beginning of 2018. I was looking for a 35mm camera that was a good travel companion – it basically needed to be compact...
7 Awesome Film Soup Recipes to Try on Your Next Roll of Film
We rounded up some amazing film photographers to share their favorite film soup recipes and tips! If you're looking for a little creative boost to your film photography, film soup might be just the thing. It's an experimental film photography...
Transitioning to Film for Client Sessions by Amy Elizabeth
Having been born in the early ‘80s means I spent a good chunk of my formative years shooting on film cameras. I still remember the very first digital camera I bought; it was the first and only time I stood...
Use Creative Filters to Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary by Brandon Aguilar
Talk to any photographer, and they’ll be able to describe a time when they felt utterly uninspired, often resulting in a lull for their craft. As a matter of fact, talk to any artist - this occurrence is rather common!...
Nikon FE 35mm Film Camera Review by James Baturin
When it comes to old 35mm SLR cameras, there are really no shortage of options. But if you’re looking for an SLR with a classic look, lots of lens options, and that makes taking double exposures a breeze, here are...
3 Tips for Photographing Children on Film by Samantha Stortecky
Whether you're a beginner or you've been shooting film for years, making children the subject of your photography can be intimidating at times. Kids are squirmy, they run around, and they can burst into tears at the drop of a...












